Introduced a major architectural shift. Mentor rebranded the tiers into PADS Standard , Standard Plus , and PADS Professional .
A major update that introduced virtual pins for branch point definition, full DDRx routing support , and a simplified Chinese interface. It also integrated the HyperLynx 8.2 suite for 3D field solving and thermal analysis. The VX Era & Rebranding (2015 – Present) mentor graphics pads version history
The late 90s saw PADS bolster its technical capabilities through strategic acquisitions before undergoing significant corporate changes. Introduced a major architectural shift
In 1994, Mentor Graphics acquired PADS Software, Inc. This was a strategic move by Mentor to capture the mid-range market, complementing their high-end "Board Station" enterprise suite. full DDRx routing support