Concurrent engineering realization through multichip module vehicles: technology and CAD tool requirements

It is noted that multichip module (MCM) product developments provide a natural and essential basis for motivating technology and CAD (computer aided design) tool requirements. These requirements are reviewed with reference to three different minimum levels of maturity required for MCM design tools which are to be used, respectively, for near-term, intermediate-term, and long-term system impact. MCM tool status is then examined in connection with Mentor Graphics. It is pointed out that Mentor´s commitment to strategic new project support has produced a relationship in which Mentor continually upgrades tools and introduces new ones in actual new product development contexts