Mentor Graphics Introduces over 140 Enhancements to Capital Harness Systems in Version 2005.1
WILSONVILLE, Ore.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Aug. 11, 2005—
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) today
announced availability of release 2005.1 of the Capital Harness
Systems(TM)(CHS) product suite. CHS is a comprehensive end-to-end
software toolset for the design, analysis, engineering and production
of complicated electrical interconnect systems such as those found on
transportation platforms. Users can select from a range of fully
integrated tools within the CHS product range.
Mentor Graphics releases a new version of the CHS toolset twice
per year. Each new version is available to new customers, and also as
an upgrade for existing customers with a valid support contract. The
latest release, version 2005.1, contains more than 140 separate
enhancements across the various software tools. Some of the highlights
include:
-- Preferred component declaration and selection
-- Configurable release behaviors
-- Extended name composition capabilities
-- Support for connector backshells
-- Configurable cross-referencing
-- Flexible electrical analysis scoping
-- Whole vehicle wiring diagram synthesis
-- Layered insulation display
-- Additional cost modeling variables
-- First integration capabilities with UGS TeamCenter Engineering
"Many of the enhancements we've introduced with CHS version 2005.1
have originated from customer requests," says Nick Smith, product
marketing director for Mentor's Integrated Electrical Systems
Division. "Because we have worked closely with our customers on this,
we are confident this release strongly boosts the value to be gained
from CHS, whenever any of the various tools in the toolset are
deployed."
More information on the Capital Harness Systems product suite is
available by visiting www.mentor.com/products/cabling_harness/.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation 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 $700
million and employs approximately 3,900 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.
Mentor Graphics is a registered trademark and Capital Harness
Systems is a trademark of Mentor Graphics. All other company or
product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.
Contact:
Mentor Graphics, Wilsonville
James Price, +44 161 926 1637
Email Contact
Suzanne Graham, 503-685-7789
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