ModelSim Informant - March/April

ModelSim User Conference

This technical conference is designed to help users gain more from their use of the tool, and to introduce you to the latest methodologies for the design and verification of complex ASIC and FPGA devices.

Join experts from both Mentor Graphics and Cadence to learn more about the OVM. The OVM brings together the combined verification knowledge and experience to provide an approach to building verification IP and testbenches that is easy to adopt, yet powerful enough to meet the most demanding requirements. This seminar will illustrate all aspects of the OVM.

Beijing, China - April 3rd
Shenzhen, China - April 8th
Hsinchu, Taiwan - April 11th
Tokyo, Japan - April 18th

Want to learn about DO-254 from a real DER (designated engineering representative of the FAA)?

Want to better understand the design flows and tools you can use to address the challenge areas of DO-254, like verification, requirements traceability, configuration management, and so on?

Then come to our IESF event, in Orlando, Florida May 1, 2008 at Disney Yacht Club. This don't miss event includes breakfast, lunch, and a cocktail reception with prize giveaway. For more information or to register.

2008 Automotive Event Locations
- May 27: Paris, France
- June 10: San Paulo, Brazil
- November 12: Seoul, Korea
- November 14: Tokyo, Japan
- December 9: Detroit, MI, USA

2008 Military/Aerospace Event Locations
- May 1: Orlando, FL, USA
- May 29: Berlin, Germany
- June 12: San Jose Campos, Brazil

Learn more and register.

U2U 2008 - November 4-6, Santa Clara, CA. Submit a paper, win a prize!

Each year, Mentor hosts a highly interactive user conference in which designers and engineers exchange their best practices, experiences, challenges, and tricks with colleagues from around the world. But it doesn't happen without you!

The Call for Papers is now open. If selected to present paper, you are automatically entered to win the "Best Paper" award in your track and a prize of $1000 USD.

Questa and AVM Boost Verification Productivity and Quality at Hynix
Dot Hill Systems Increases Productivity and Reuse with Mentor AVM
View these new success stories!

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