Following the acquisition, the tool was rebranded as . The versioning became standardized, aligning with Mentor’s corporate release schedules.
Understanding the version history is critical for opening old designs. Here is a compatibility matrix: mentor graphics pads version history
In 2017, Siemens completed its acquisition of Mentor Graphics. While the software is now officially , the legacy of "Mentor Graphics PADS" remains in the version numbering. Following the acquisition, the tool was rebranded as
PADS expanded its capabilities by acquiring HyperLynx (1997) for signal integrity and ACT (1998). Following the acquisition