May 12, 2008

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Standards Corner

Open Source and Apache License:

The right choice when Mentor’s collaboration on OVM (Open Verification Methodology) with Cadence reached a stage to determine how to make the source code available to users, the right choice was open source under Apache 2.0. The design and verification community has come to respect the business friendly terms offered by the Apache license and the unfettered access it gives all users.

The last thing anyone wants is to have their data hostage in a vendor-specific format. Our product foundations were built on open VHDL and Verilog standards, both maintained by the IEEE. As such they were built to work in a design solution that promoted data portability in an open environment. In today’s world, OVM continues to be the only verification methodology that is open and supports your data portability needs. To check out OVM and how open source under the Apache license can work for you, visit OVM World.

- Dennis Brophy

Dennis Brophy is the Director of Strategic Business Development for the Design Verification and Technology Division at Mentor Graphics.

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Informant Spotlight:

The Design Automation Conference 2008
Anaheim CA, June 9th - 13th

Innovation in Verification Luncheon
Tuesday, June 10th, 12:00 PM

The Verification landscape is rapidly changing and challenges keep coming. Come and find out how Mentor Graphics is changing the direction of verification to keep you ahead of the game.

Our special guest for this luncheon is Mr. Benedetto Vigna - the man behind the chip inside every Wii gaming console. You can win a Wii just by attending and entering our special drawing.

Experience for yourself the innovation in verification that Mentor Graphics delivers. It will be the most memorable 2 hours at DAC.

Seating will be limited. Reserve your spot now!

Featured DAC Workshops

Design and Verification of Low Power SoCs: An Application Oriented Approach Workshop

Sunday, June 8th | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 303C

More information.

Beyond Syntax and Semantics: Industry Experiences with OVL/SVA/PSL Workshop

Monday, June 9th | 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 207D

More information.

OSCI TLM-2.0 in 2008 – A Leap Forward for Transaction-Level Modeling Standards

Monday, June 9th | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ballroom E

You can find further info and registration.

Getting real with OVM, a True Open Source Verification Standard

Wednesday, June 11th | 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Room 201A

The Solutions Workshops will explore the evolution of OVM, the growing OVM ecosystem and the current status of the OVM libraries. The significant features of OVM will be detailed from a user's perspective and its application will be illustrated in the context of Questa. Finally based on experience of adopting and applying OVM a set of practical adoption tips will be outlined from an independent perspective by Doulos.

Learn more and register.

Featured DAC Presentations and Panel Discussion

Exhibit Floor Presentation

 “What you should know about The Open Verification Methodology”

Monday, June 9th | 10:50AM to 11:30 AM | Exhibitor Forum, Hall D, Booth 2849

Booth and Suite Presentations

Join us in the Mentor booth, #2301, to hear the latest in Advanced Verification with sessions on Low Power Design, Clock-Domain Crossing, Formal Verification, Intelligent Testbench Automation, Verification Management, the Open Verification Methodology and more.

Learn more and register.

Panel Discussion

Real World Advantages of the OSCI TLM-2.0 Standard for Interoperability and IP Reuse

Monday, June 9th | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch provided in Ballroom E

Learn more about this panel discussion.

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