Mentor Graphics — Pads Version History ((top))

Focused on integrating Mentor's advanced technologies, such as the DxDesigner schematic tool and HyperLynx for signal integrity analysis.

: Mentor shifted to the VX (Version X) nomenclature to align PADS with its high-end Xpedition technology.

Mentor Graphics launched the platform, built on the robust Central Database technology borrowed from their enterprise-level Xpedition software. mentor graphics pads version history

Brought significant updates to the PADS Router , optimizing the shape-based autorouting algorithms for high-speed digital designs. PADS 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5 (2011–2013)

: This era stabilized the "classic" PADS flow, with versions 9.0 through 9.5 refining integration with DxDesigner and HyperLynx. Brought significant updates to the PADS Router ,

A landmark release focused on design reuse .

Implemented 3D visualization capabilities. It added physical design reuse features and enhanced thermal pad management. Implemented 3D visualization capabilities

Advanced thermal analysis and extended high-speed design.