SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 13, 2011) - Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ CDNS ])

WHO:
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ CDNS ]), a leader in global electronic design innovation, will host its 2012 CDNLive! Users Conference and is issuing a call for papers.

WHAT:
CDNLive! Silicon Valley 2012 provides a unique opportunity for Cadence users to network with industry experts and other power users of Cadence® technologies. At this interactive event, participants exchange ideas and best practices for boosting design productivity, eliminating risk, and developing differentiated products. Participation helps design engineers stay on the competitive edge by sharing knowledge with top designers and executives alike. CDNLive! Silicon Valley enables attendees to strengthen business relationships while discovering holistic solutions to today's most pressing design challenges.

Thecall for papers is now open![ Submit your Abstract ]

Papers: Papers considered should address new technologies and methodologies for realizing next generation systems, silicon, and differentiated IP.

WHEN:
Deadline for paper submission is November 11, 2011

WHERE:
Selected papers will be presented at the CDNLive! Silicon Valley:

March 13-14, 2012
Doubletree by Hilton San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110

About Cadence
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, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. 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 ].