news article:Mentor Graphics Introduces FloTHERM IC, a Comprehensive Solution for Semiconductor Package Thermal Characterization and Design

SEMI-THERM, Santa Clara, Calif., February 24, 2010—Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the FloTHERM® IC productivity tool targeting the semiconductor industry for thermal characterization and design. Addressing increased complexity, chip density, and high-speed requirements for today’s silicon designs, the FloTHERM IC solution is deployed as a unique web-based platform that delivers a high level of automation to the design tasks associated with full-spectrum thermal characterization and validation.