WILSONVILLE, OR — Mentor Graphics has acquired XS Embedded,

a developer of automotive system architectures and hardware reference platforms. XSe has over 10 years in automotive electronics design across 20 automotive programs that combine hardware and software expertise. The company provides automotive-grade hardware and software to reduce the time to SOP.

In a press release, Mentor said it is now well-positioned to address the cross-functional collaboration needs required to address the trends towards integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Driver Information and Infotainment domains.

“XS Embedded is recognized for its deep automotive domain expertise and unique IP including the AXSB automotive-ready reference board and software modules,” said Glenn Perry, Mentor Graphics Embedded System Division general manager. “The hardware design and architecture expertise of XS Embedded combined with Mentor’s extensive automotive technology suite, including Android, Linux, AUTOSAR, Security and Hypervisor solutions, provides greater flexibility while also reducing the time to SOP.”