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WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq: MENT) announced today the availability, through their Education Services unit, of expanded hardware description language (HDL) course offerings in the United States and Asia. This new set of course offerings will provide comprehensive HDL design instruction and are based on materials licensed through Doulos, a leading HDL training provider headquartered in Europe.

These courses feature industry-leading HDL products from Mentor's HDL Division including the ModelSim® VHDL/Verilog simulator and the LeonardoSpectrum(TM) synthesis solution. Courses are led by Mentor Graphics subject-matter experts and are available as regularly scheduled public classes and as private classes conducted at customer sites.

``With the addition of these offerings, we are able to deliver leading-edge HDL education solutions to our customers,'' explained John Fronius, Director of Education Services for Mentor Graphics. ``Our goal is to provide our customers with knowledge transfer covering the most current applications and design methodologies available. The Doulos course offerings paired with Mentor's HDL products enable us to do just that.''

Anne Sanquini, Vice President and General Manager of Mentor Graphics' HDL Design Division commented, ``Both FPGA design and ASIC verification are continually evolving. We provide our customers with courses focused on the latest design issues, using the industry's leading HDL tools to keep them ahead of the power curve.''

Initial courses available from Mentor Graphics are Comprehensive VHDL, Comprehensive Verilog, and Expert VHDL. Comprehensive VHDL and Comprehensive Verilog teach the application of their languages for programmable logic and ASIC design. Expert VHDL is intended for design engineers who wish to deepen their knowledge of RTL and behavioral synthesis and advanced verification issues. Additional focus is given to improving VHDL coding style with design re-use in mind. All classes include hands-on workshops, designed to reinforce the material presented and deepen the process of learning through laboratory exercises.

``We are pleased Mentor Graphics has decided to license Doulos HDL materials in the US and Asia,'' said Rob Hurley, director and co-founder of Doulos. ``The direct provision of our proven course materials by Mentor in these regions will offer their customers a best-in-class HDL training solution.''

For more information about Doulos, visit http://www.doulos.com .

For more information on Mentor Graphics Education Services offerings, visit http://www.mentor.com/es/ .

About Mentor Graphics

Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products and consulting services for the world's largest electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of more than $525 million and employs approximately 2,600 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777, Silicon Valley headquarters are located at 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, California 95131-2314. World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com.

NOTE: Mentor Graphics and ModelSim are registered trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. LeonardoSpectrum is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Leanne White, Marketing Communications of Mentor Graphics Corporation, 503-685-1984, or leanne_white@mentor.com; or Jeremiah Glodoveza of Benjamin Group/BSMG Worldwide, 415-352-2628, or Jeremiah@benjamingroup.com, for Mentor Graphics Corporation