| Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software and hardware, methodologies, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, printed-circuit boards and systems used in consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. Cadence reported 2005 revenues of approximately $1.3 billion, and has approximately 5,000 employees. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available at www.cadence.com. |
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Dr. Chi-Ping Hsu
Corporate Vice President, Synthesis and Power Forward
Cadence Design Systems
Dr. Chi-Ping Hsu is Corporate Vice President, Synthesis and Power Forward. He was President and COO of Get2Chip before merging with Cadence in April 2003. Chi-Ping also initiated and is leading the Power Forward Initiative with organizations across the company. Prior to Get2Chip, Chi-Ping was Executive Staff of Technology and Products (CTO) at Avant! for seven years, during which he played a crucial role in the growth of the Avant! annual business from $7M to $380M. He was leading the engineering, product strategies, marketing, business development, M&A, and strategic investments. His vision, management, and execution led to the success of Avant! in the marketplace from 1995 to 2001. |
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