Award recipients were selected in eight categories:

Category 1: IC Design Tools

• Xilinx for the Xilinx ISE Design Suite 11

Category 2: Design Verification Tools

• DFT Microsystems for the DV1600 SerDes Validation Tester

Category 3: Interconnect Technologies and Components

• Samtec for BullsEye^TM

Category 4: PCB Design Tools and Technologies

• Simberian Inc. for the Simbeor 2008.01

Category 5: Semiconductor Components and ICs

• SiBEAM for SiBEAM's Second-Generation SB9220/SB9210 HRTX and SB9221/SB9211 WirelessHD HRRX Chipsets

Category 6: Semiconductor IP

• Coreworks for the CWda60 - Sideworks Dolby Digital Professional Encoder IP

Category 7: System Modeling and Simulation Equipment

• Mentor Graphics for the HyperLynx PI

Category 8: Test and Measurement Equipment

• LeCroy Corporation for the WaveMaster 830Zi