Accelerated Technology Extends Nucleus Support to the ARM10 Processor to Meet Increasing Customer Demands

MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2003--Accelerated Technology(R), the Embedded Systems Division of Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT), today announced a new version of the Nucleus(TM) Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) for developers using the ARM10(TM) family of processors.

Responding to the needs of system-on-a-chip (SoC) developers, Accelerated Technology (AT) has provided a Nucleus solution for the ARM1020E(TM) and ARM1022E(TM) hard macrocell products, and the synthesizable and highly configurable ARM1026EJ-S(TM) core, the newest ARM10 family member.

SoC developers require a high-performance, low-power solution to build applications ranging from next-generation hand-held products and digital consumer products to automotive and industrial control systems. The robustness and scalability of Nucleus software provides a customized and solid foundation from which developers of ARM Powered(R) products can build these devices. By implementing the Nucleus RTOS, system developers can extend the capabilities of their embedded applications by taking advantage of a wide range of Nucleus add-on products including prototyping software, a networking suite, graphics package, file management system and web-enabling software.

"Accelerated Technology closely follows the ARM(R) architecture roadmap and together we are delivering solutions which scale from the basic, through to high performance, high integrity, memory protected, application areas," said Rod Crawford, ARM's OS Awareness product manager. "The Nucleus RTOS, coupled with quality tools from both ARM and Accelerated Technology, provide a high degree of visibility into the complex world of today's high-performance applications based on the ARM10 core family."

"Accelerated Technology has a complete scalable product offering covering the ARM architecture. We are now strengthening this offering by being one of the first vendors to provide full RTOS support for the ARM10 family. Our source code, royalty-free Nucleus product line will provide a solid solution for developers looking for a cost-effective and proven environment for their product development," said Robert Day, director of marketing, Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division.

Pricing and Availability

Available now, licenses for Nucleus start at U.S. $12,495. This initial release is supported by the both the code/lab Embedded Developer Suite and the ARM RealView(R) Developer Suite. For more information, please contact Accelerated Technology at 800/468-6853 or info@acceleratedtechnology.com.

About Mentor Graphics

Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of about $600 million and employs approximately 3,500 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: http://www.mentor.com/.

Accelerated Technology, Embedded Systems Division of Mentor Graphics Corporation, is located in Mobile, Alabama with sales offices and distributors worldwide. By providing embedded systems developers with a focus on service, well-documented source code and industry-leading non-royalty-based Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) software, AT's RTOS software shortens time-to-market and provides a complete solution for engineers. For more information, please visit www.acceleratedtechnology.com or email us at info@acceleratedtechnology.com.

Mentor Graphics and Accelerated Technology are registered trademarks and Nucleus is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

ARM, ARM Powered and RealView are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. ARM10RM1020E, ARM1022E, ARM1026EJ-S and ARM Developer Suite are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc (LSE: ARM and Nasdaq: ARMHY); its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS; and ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

CONTACT: Mentor Graphics/Accelerated Technology
             Jennifer Whiddon, 251/661-5770 ext 5032
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             Suzanne Graham, 503/685-7789
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