Mentor Graphics Pads Version History ^new^
PADS Software
PADS (Personal Automated Design System) is a long-standing PCB design software suite that has evolved through several corporate ownerships, including , Innoveda , Mentor Graphics , and currently Siemens EDA . Ownership History & Major Milestones
PADS Logic
Around 2007, Mentor Graphics rebranded the suite, dropping the "Power" prefix to simplify the product identity and align it with other Mentor flows. The tool became known simply as , PADS Layout , and PADS Router . mentor graphics pads version history
- Continued improvements to high-speed design features, differential pair tuning, and SI/PI analysis links.
- Enhanced BOM management and manufacturing data outputs.
Mentor Graphics acquired Innoveda in 2002, integrating PADS into its broad Electronic Design Automation (EDA) portfolio. : Introduced GUI standardization, the Project Explorer PADS Software PADS (Personal Automated Design System) is
Introduction: The People’s PCB Tool
VX.2.15
As of late 2024, the latest production version is . Mentor Graphics acquired Innoveda in 2002, integrating PADS