WASHINGTON -- The Department of Defense won't be joining the ranks of semiconductor manufacturers, no matter how rampant the problem of counterfeit components is.

CHICAGO – Premier Farnell has developed a book focused on embedded design. The book provides design engineers with project advice from an engineer’s perspective, reflecting the challenges faced by designers when working with embedded applications.

WILSONVILLE, OR – Mentor Graphics reported record fiscal fourth quarter revenues of $478 million, up 42% year-over-year.

PITTSBURGH – Ansys reported fiscal fourth quarter GAAP revenue up 8% year-over-year to $270.6 million. GAAP net income for the quarter was $70 million, up 3% year-over-year.