Ansoft Joins Synopsys in-Sync Program

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2003--Ansoft Corporation (Nasdaq:ANST) recently joined the Synopsys in-Sync(R) program to improve the interoperability between Synopsys' Encore(TM) chip packaging software, HSPICE(R), the golden standard for accurate circuit simulation, and Ansoft's HFSS(TM), SIwave(TM), Spicelink(TM) and Turbo Package Analyzer(TM) (TPA).

"Design-tool interoperability is critical for the design of complex ICs, PCBs, IC packages and high-speed components," said Karen Bartleson, director of quality and interoperability at Synopsys, Inc. "The in-Sync program establishes relationships between Synopsys and electronic design automation (EDA) vendors like Ansoft to identify and implement optimal joint flows that maximize the productivity of our mutual customers."

Users of Synopsys' Encore can now export their designs to an Ansoft tool and then, if desired, output their files to Synopsys HSPICE for further analysis. This is especially advantageous in the design of complex, high-speed passive interconnects, where electrical behavior depends on effects not included in circuit-simulation tools.

"Synopsys' in-Sync program helps our mutual customers meet their stringent design-flow requirements," said Brad Cole, Ansoft's Product Marketing Manager, Signal Integrity Products. "This important link to Synopsys Encore and HSPICE enables our customers to benefit from the enhanced accuracy the Synopsys and Ansoft design flow provides."

About Ansoft

Ansoft is a leading developer of high-performance electronic design automation (EDA) software. Engineers use Ansoft software to design state-of-the-art electronic products, such as cellular phones, Internet-access devices, broadband networking components and systems, integrated circuits (ICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), automotive electronic systems and power electronics. Ansoft markets its products worldwide through its own direct sales force and has comprehensive customer-support and training offices throughout North America, Asia and Europe. To learn more, please visit www.ansoft.com.

HFSS, SIwave, Spicelink and Turbo Package Analyzer are trademarks of Ansoft Corporation. in-Sync and HSPICE are registered trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Encore is a trademark of Synopsys, Inc.

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