WILSONVILLE, OR – Mentor Graphics Corp. today announced the call for entries of its 23rd annual Technology Leadership Awards competition, recognizing excellence in printed circuit board design.

Started in 1988, this program is the longest running competition of its kind in the electronic design automation industry. It recognizes engineers and CAD designers who use Mentor Graphics’ technology to address complex PCB systems design challenges and produce industry-leading products.

PCB industry judges include Happy Holden, retired and former CTO, Foxconn Advanced Technology; Gary Ferrari, technical support director, FTG Circuits; Pete Waddell, president of UP Media Group, publisher of PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN & FAB and CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY; Andy Kowalewski, senior interconnect designer, AdvantagePCB, and Rick Hartley, senior principal engineer, Avionics Division of L-3 Communications.

This year, entrants will be able to submit their design accomplishments in any of six categories: consumer electronics and handheld; industrial control, instrumentation, security and medical; military and aerospace; computers, blade and servers, memory systems; telecom, network controllers, line cards; and transportation and automotive.

Winners will be named for each category, as well as a Best Overall Design recipient.

The timeframe for submitting entries is from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30.

Entrants can apply online at www.mentor.com/go/tla.

Judging will start Oct. 1, and winners will be announced Nov. 17.