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Agilent   Agilent Technologies provides a wide range of test and measurement instruments; systems; services; and software for high-speed digital design and test. Our signal-integrity solutions address high-performance probing (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDR, network analyzers); high-speed interconnect analysis/simulation, jitter analysis, FPGA debug, FBD/DDR memory analysis, Serial-ATA analysis, PCI Express analysis, HDMI 1.3, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel and much more. See the solutions designed to help you gain insight into your digital designs.
 
IP Summit Sponsor
Denali   Denali Software, Inc., is a world-leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and intellectual property (IP) for system-on-chip (SoC) design and verification. Denali delivers the industry's most trusted solutions for deploying PCI Express, NAND Flash and DDR DRAM subsystems. Developers use Denali's EDA, IP and services to reduce risk and speed time-to-market for electronic system and chip design. Denali is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California and has offices around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about Denali, its products and services is available at www.denali.com.
 
Corporate Partner
Rambus   Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies specializing in the invention and design of high-speed chip interface solutions. The company's patented innovations, breakthrough technologies and integration expertise have helped industry-leading chip and system companies solve their most challenging and complex I/O problems and bring their products to market. Rambus' interface solutions can be found in numerous computing, consumer, and communications products and applications. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com
 
Diamond Sponsors
Lecroy   LeCroy Corporation offers high-performance oscilloscopes; protocol analyzers; and serial data analyzers that drive product innovation. Our instruments offer a powerful combination of large and informative displays combined with advanced analysis capabilities. LeCroy's 40-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today's information and communications technologies.
 
Tektronix   Visit the Tektronix booth and find answers to your most elusive high-speed serial test challenges. Whether for signal integrity or compliance testing, serial data network analysis or digital validation — we have the complete high-speed serial test bench. Come experience how the latest automated test solutions, oscilloscopes, AWGs and logic analyzers provide the performance you need and deliver instant insight into digital and analog behavior of the most complex serial data measurements. Stop by our booth #405 and enter to win a PS3!
 
Platinum Sponsor
Bertscope   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 $850 million and employs approximately 4,450 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com/.
 
Gold Sponsor
Bertscope   For accurate compliance test solutions covering DisplayPort; Gen 2 and 3 validation of PCI-express; SATA; SAS; 8x Fibre Channel and 802.3; engineers bet on BERTScope™; a trademark of SyntheSys Research; Inc. The 20 GHz bandwidth BERTScope with expanded software and hardware tools offers the vision of a scope and the confidence of a BERT. For further information call (650)364-1853 or visit www.BERTScope.com

 

IP Ecosystem Sponsor
Chip Estimate.com   The ChipEstimate.com chip planning portal is an ecosystem comprised of over 200 of the world's largest IP suppliers and foundries. These companies all share in the common vision of helping the worldwide electronics design community achieve greater profitability and success. To date, a diverse global audience of over 20,000 users has joined the ChipEstimate.com community and has collectively performed over 70,000 chip estimations. Chip Estimate is a subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS); the leader in global electronic-design innovation.

 

 
Corporate Registration Sponsors
Bayside Designs  
Cisco  

National Semiconductor  

National Semiconductor  

Sun Microsystems  

Xilinx  

 
Merchandise Sponsors
Bertscope   For accurate compliance test solutions covering DisplayPort; Gen 2 and 3 validation of PCI-express; SATA; SAS; 8x Fibre Channel and 802.3; engineers bet on BERTScope™; a trademark of SyntheSys Research; Inc. The 20 GHz bandwidth BERTScope with expanded software and hardware tools offers the vision of a scope and the confidence of a BERT. For further information call (650)364-1853 or visit www.BERTScope.com

 

 
CST   Computer Simulation Technology (CST of America, Inc.), makers of electromagnetic field simulation software, has become one of the fastest growing simulation software companies in North America. Its products allow you to characterize, design and optimize electromagnetic devices all before going into the lab or measurement chamber. This not only saves substantial costs especially for new or cutting edge products, but also reduces design risk and improves overall performance and profitability.
 
Sigrity   Sigrity delivers advanced software solutions for package physical design and for analyzing power and signal integrity in chips, packages and printed circuit boards. Sigrity's patented electrical analysis methodologies run orders of magnitude faster than general-purpose electromagnetic tools, helping leading companies in the semiconductor, computer, graphics, communications and networking industries ensure high performance and reduce time to market.
 
DesignTOUR Sponsors
Agilent Technologies   Agilent Technologies provides a wide range of test and measurement instruments; systems; services; and software for high-speed digital design and test. Our signal-integrity solutions address high-performance probing (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDR, network analyzers); high-speed interconnect analysis/simulation, jitter analysis, FPGA debug, FBD/DDR memory analysis, Serial-ATA analysis, PCI Express analysis, HDMI 1.3, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel and much more. See the solutions designed to help you gain insight into your digital designs.
 
Anritsu   Anritsu is a global leader in test & measurement solutions for Fixed-Mobile Convergence. Solutions: device & system design, network activation & network monitoring. Technologies include Ethernet to 10G, Bluetooth, WiFi, W-CDMA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, SONET/SDH, OTN, VCAT/LCAS, GFP/X.86, SS7, Internet Protocol, SIP, & IMS, OTDRs & Spectrum Analyzers.
 
LeCroy   LeCroy Corporation offers high-performance oscilloscopes; protocol analyzers; and serial data analyzers that drive product innovation. Our instruments offer a powerful combination of large and informative displays combined with advanced analysis capabilities. LeCroy's 40-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today's information and communications technologies.
 
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 $850 million and employs approximately 4,450 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com/.
 
Rambus   Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies specializing in the invention and design of high-speed chip interface solutions. The company's patented innovations, breakthrough technologies and integration expertise have helped industry-leading chip and system companies solve their most challenging and complex I/O problems and bring their products to market. Rambus' interface solutions can be found in numerous computing, consumer, and communications products and applications. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

 

 
Samtec   Samtec manufactures Board-to-Board; Cable Assemblies; and Panel and I/O interfaces. High speed systems include strips; high density arrays; cable and flex circuit assemblies; RF; and I/O. Samtec also manufactures micro pitch; board-to-board; rugged/power; and cable assemblies. Samtec is privately held with worldwide revenue of $400 million. Samtec is ISO/TS 16949:2002; ISO 9001:2000; and ISO 14001:2004 registered. Samtec is the Sudden Service leader with 17 locations worldwide.
 
Tektronix

 

  Visit the Tektronix booth and find answers to your most elusive high-speed serial test challenges. Whether for signal integrity or compliance testing, serial data network analysis or digital validation — we have the complete high-speed serial test bench. Come experience how the latest automated test solutions, oscilloscopes, AWGs and logic analyzers provide the performance you need and deliver instant insight into digital and analog behavior of the most complex serial data measurements. Stop by our booth #405 and enter to win a PS3!
 
Tec Preview Sponsors
Denali   Denali Software, Inc., is a world-leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and intellectual property (IP) for system-on-chip (SoC) design and verification. Denali delivers the industry's most trusted solutions for deploying PCI Express, NAND Flash and DDR DRAM subsystems. Developers use Denali's EDA, IP and services to reduce risk and speed time-to-market for electronic system and chip design. Denali is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California and has offices around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about Denali, its products and services is available at www.denali.com.
 
LeCroy   LeCroy Corporation offers high-performance oscilloscopes; protocol analyzers; and serial data analyzers that drive product innovation. Our instruments offer a powerful combination of large and informative displays combined with advanced analysis capabilities. LeCroy's 40-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today's information and communications technologies.
 
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 $850 million and employs approximately 4,450 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com/.
 
Tektronix   Visit the Tektronix booth and find answers to your most elusive high-speed serial test challenges. Whether for signal integrity or compliance testing, serial data network analysis or digital validation — we have the complete high-speed serial test bench. Come experience how the latest automated test solutions, oscilloscopes, AWGs and logic analyzers provide the performance you need and deliver instant insight into digital and analog behavior of the most complex serial data measurements. Stop by our booth #405 and enter to win a PS3!
 
Ticona   V-0 Halogen-Free Solutions for Greener Electronics. Ticona, the global leader in LCP for consumer electronics, knows high-performance E/E components. We focus the full power of our world-class engineering polymers, global reach, deep technical knowledge, and design and application development experience to help you “Navigate the Green Landscape”. Ticona can support you at every level of the product development cycle, from design to prototyping and product approvals to production. Main offices are located in Florence, KY; Kelsterbach, Germany; and Shanghai, China.
 
Official Media Sponsors
eda
  Thousands of IC, PCB and system designers visit EDACafé.com and PCBCafé.com to learn the latest news and research design tools and services.  The sites attract more than 100,000 unique visitors each month and leverages TechJobsCafé.com to bring you targeted job opportunities.  And daily e-newsletters reach more than 35,000 engineering professionals. For more details visit EDACafe.com.
 
pcb   Thousands of IC, PCB and system designers visit EDACafé.com and PCBCafé.com to learn the latest news and research design tools and services.  The sites attract more than 100,000 unique visitors each month and leverages TechJobsCafé.com to bring you targeted job opportunities.  And daily e-newsletters reach more than 35,000 engineering professionals. For more details visit PCBCafe.com.

 

 
TechJobsCafe.com  

For more details visit TechJobsCafe.com.

 
PR Sponsor
Cayenne Communications   Cayenne Communications is a consulting company specializing in strategic, integrated corporate and marketing communications for emerging technology companies. For more information, see www.cayennecom.com.

 

 
Media Sponsors
chipdesign2007   Chip Design magazine is the only publication 100% devoted to the advanced IC design market. If you are seeking information about IP, PCB, PLD or Verification--Chip Design is the premier source for staying up-to-date! Chip Design's email newsletters provide in-depth and invaluable product knowledge. Sign up for your copy today (www.chipdesignmag.com)!

 

 
Circuit Cellar   Circuit Cellar magazine's unique combination of editorial products and services provides a tremendous value to the embedded systems design community. Through its monthly publication and management of numerous design contests, Circuit Cellar continually assists its global readership and industry vendors by focusing on real-world design techniques and workbench-level advice. www.circuitcellar.com

 

 
CircuiTree   CircuiTree magazine is the only BPA-audited publication serving the vital technical information needs of more than 12,000 professionals within the global PCB industry. CircuiTree serves the industry by providing cutting-edge technical information and features designed to improve the daily processes and business aspects for those involved. CircuiTree is read and utilized by PCB manufacturers/assemblers, suppliers, and OEMs worldwide. www.circuitree.com

 

 

  Connector Specifier provides information on connector and interconnection technology, as well as product information, to design engineers, purchasing management, and others in R&D and OEM applications. The website and magazine combine a mix of new products, technology articles, and industry news, enabling professionals to make informed buying and design decisions. www.cs.pennnet.com.
 
connector supplier
  ConnectorSupplier.com gives you information only a connector industry specialist can know! A twice-monthly e-newsletter and website, ConnectorSupplier.com is the source of communication between the worldwide connector suppliers and its' customers. ConnectorSupplier.com Extra is a new e-newsletter which provides the OEM buyer and engineer with information about wire harness and cable assembly, and other connector-related value-added services. The website includes the most extensive industry links to the connector suppliers that are the connector industry. The subscription is free to industry professionals. www.ConnectorSupplier.com

 

 
eg3
  eg3.com identifies the best of the web for embedded, dsp, board-level (advancedtca, compactpci, pc/104...), fpga, chip design (eda), rtos/realtime, and open source for embedded. we browse, research, and organize the best of the web keyword-by-keyword. we distribute e-clips each week to 43,000 registered subscribers, and we publish a series of insiders' guides on key topics. the result? less noise, and higher quality information for you. best of all it's free! www.eg3.com

 

 
inside chips   InsideChips is a web-based service tracking and analyzing emerging semiconductor ventures and technologies. Startups are covered from the "kitchen table" stage through IPO. The service includes web access to proprietary profiles, financial information, archives, and other content. The service is oriented to executives in the electronics industry, venture capital and financial communities. www.insidechips.com

 

 
pcb 2007   Design 007 is the leading real-time, online magazine for the global printed circuit board design industry. As part of the I-Connect team, Design007 covers the PCB design and design engineering community through written, audio and Real Time video content in the form of breaking news, technical articles, interviews, analysis and event coverage. www.iconnect007.com

 

 
Penton Electronic Media Group   Penton Media's Electronic Design Group educates and informs design engineers about the technology trends and emerging commercial applications that speed their designs and separate them from commodity products. With 200,000 magazine subscribers, 400,000 monthly unique website visitors, and 380,000 email newsletter recipients, the Electronic Design Group has unparalleled reach to the design engineers and engineering managers you need to reach.
 
  Printed Circuit Design & Fab is the leading trade magazine serving the PCB design and fabrication markets. It covers the latest PCB design and fabrication technologies, techniques, processes and market conditions. The magazine's 37,300 subscribers include engineers, designers, managers, executives and fabricators at OEMs, design service bureaus and merchant/captive fabrication facilities, and their suppliers. Published by UP Media Group, PCD&F is free to qualified professionals. To subscribe, visit www.pcdandf.com.

 

 
  XrossTalk Magazine provides hardware engineers with the information and practical knowledge to solve the most challenging high speed design problems. Combined coverage of chip, package and PCB board issues give readers true insight. Each issue is filled with design tips, interviews, and an always interesting and thought provoking feature.
Associate Sponsors
IBIS   The IBIS Open Forum is the industry organization responsible for the management of the IBIS specification. The Open Forum meets every three weeks by teleconference. Membership is open to all interested companies. The Open Forum also holds IBIS summits several times per year around the world, to give its members an opportunity to meet face-to-face and exchange technical information and elect officers. Summit announcements and presentations are posted on IBIS's Web site; summit activities are also financed through member dues and sponsorships. For more information, visit www.eigroup.org/IBIS
 
  The mission of Ethernet Alliance is to promote industry awareness, acceptance, and advancement of technology and products based on existing and emerging IEEE 802 Ethernet standards and their management. Ethernet Alliance will provide resources to establish and demonstrate multivendor interoperability of IEEE 802 Ethernet products and their management. The Alliance is open to all constituencies and stakeholders of IEEE 802 Ethernet. For IT professionals, Ethernet Alliance members work toward equipment interoperability across vendors. Component and system vendors gain efficient product development and decreased time to market. To learn more about the benefits of membership and what it means to be a member of Ethernet Alliance, visit www.ethernetalliance.org
 
  The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) mission is to accelerate the growth and increase the return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by fostering a more effective fabless ecosystem through collaboration, integration and innovation. It addresses the challenges within the supply chain including IP, EDA/design, wafer manufacturing, test and packaging to enable industry-wide solutions. Providing a platform for meaningful global collaboration, the Alliance identifies and articulates market opportunities, encourages and supports entrepreneurship, and provides members with comprehensive and unique market intelligence. Members include companies throughout the supply chain representing 25 countries across the globe. http://www.gsaglobal.org
 
  MEPTEC (Microelectronics Packaging and Test Engineering Council) is a trade association of over 600 semiconductor suppliers, manufacturers and individuals committed to enhancing the competitiveness of the back-end portion of the semiconductor business. MEPTEC is concerned exclusively with assembly, packaging and test issues and is dedicated to the advancement of that segment of the industry. For more information visit www.meptec.org.
 
  Power Architecture technology is behind millions of innovative products, including the world’s fastest supercomputers, leading video game consoles, and electronic systems in most of today’s car models. Every phone call, email and Web page touches hundreds of Power Architecture systems.

The open Power.org community, formed in 2005, is the organization driving collaborative innovation around Power Architecture technology. Power.org’s mission is to optimize interoperability, accelerate innovation and drive increased adoption of this leading processor architecture. For more details, visit www.power.org.

 
  SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display, and photovoltaic industries. SEMI member companies create smarter, faster, and more economical products that improve the quality of our lives. Since 1970, SEMI has helped members increase profit, create new markets, and meet common industry challenges. For more information, visit www.semi.org.
 
  Si2 is a not-for-profit organization of industry-leading semiconductor and EDA tool companies focused on improving productivity and reducing cost in creating and producing integrated silicon systems. We believe that through collaborative efforts, the industry can achieve higher levels of systems-on-silicon integration while reducing the cost and complexity of integrating future design systems. Si2 represents members throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information visit www.si2.org.
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