), spans over 30 years and transitions from a standalone desktop PCB design tool to a sophisticated suite integrated with high-end enterprise technology. Siemens Blog Network Origins and Early Acquisitions Early 1990s
As operating systems evolved, PADS moved away from its DOS roots to support the graphical user interfaces of Windows, becoming a staple for small design bureaus. Acquisition and the Innoveda Years: 1997–2001 mentor graphics pads version history