Device Library provides building blocks for EDA software.

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Device Library contains electrical models of NEC Compound Semiconductor Device Ltd's discrete low-noise bipolar transistor products, for use in general-purpose high-frequency designs. Library is configured for use within Ansoft Designer(TM) EDA (electronic design automation) software. It improves design accuracy by supplying vendor-authorized device models directly as ready-to-use components. Users can search for components by name, performance data, or other specification.



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Ansoft Announces Availability of NEC Compound Semiconductor Device Library for Ansoft Designer



PITTSBURGH - April 1, 2003 - Ansoft Corporation (NASDAQ: ANST) today announced the release of a new device library based on NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd.'s Low Noise Bipolar Transistors for use within Ansoft Designer(TM).

The new device library contains electrical models of NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices Ltd.'s discrete low-noise bipolar transistor products for use in general-purpose high-frequency designs. These devices are key building blocks in the development of microwave frequency circuits and subsystems found in many of today's commercial applications. This library improves design accuracy by supplying vendor-authorized device models directly as ready-to-use components.

"Our products play a key role in the design of high-performance electronic products and systems of microwave frequency," said Mr. Kose, Engineering Manager at NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd. "Our company places significant value on developing and providing our customers with highly accurate SPICE parameter models."

This library is available from NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd.'s Web site (csd-nec.com) and is easily downloaded and configured for use within Ansoft Designer. This site provides Ansoft Designer users with the ability to search for components by name, performance data, or other specification. NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd. will maintain model support and upgrades, while Ansoft will address all customer support for Ansoft Designer.

For more information, please go to www.ansoft.com/products/hf/ansoft_designer.

About Ansoft
Ansoft is a leading developer of high-performance electronic design automation (EDA) software. Engineers use Ansoft software to design state-of-the-art electronic products, such as cellular phones, Internet-access devices, broadband networking components and systems, integrated circuits (ICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), automotive electronic systems, power electronics, and fuel-cell technology. Ansoft markets its products worldwide through its own direct sales force and has comprehensive customer-support and training offices throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. To learn more, please visit www.ansoft.com.

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