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How do you envision the AWR software platform meshing with Cadence tools? What makes sense to integrate and what will stand alone? Is there a long-term plan for deeper integration? When we look at the challenges our customers are facing, we certainly see a need for a tighter integration across our product portfolio. Accordingly, while we continue to actively develop the AWR product suite, we've also identified a number of oppor- tunities where tighter integration makes sense. There are ongoing development efforts for both near- and longer-term solutions, and we'll be sharing more details when we finalize our plans. What is Cadence's "Intelligent System Design" strategy, and how does AWR fit in or expand that strategy? The Cadence Intelligent System Design™ strategy enables our customers to achieve greater efficiencies and design excellence through the use of our broad portfolio of solutions. We recognize that most end users rarely buy just a chip, rather something in which the chip is a critical component. We know we need to extend our focus beyond chip design to address how that chip is ultimately used. And further, with the explosion of data, there are many more opportunities for our customers to make their products more intelligent. Cadence and AWR have great synergies. Designers need to address many challenging RF/microwave integration problems across a wide range of applications, and that's in the DNA of the AWR products and team. What inspires the work you do? When I think about the mentors I've had in my life, they've all demonstrated a strong commitment to their " job," whether that was at home or at work. They executed with great integrity and treated everyone with the utmost respect, displaying an intense desire to help others achieve their goals. I try to exemplify these traits as well and, at work, that means doing whatever my team and I can to ensure our customers tape out successfully and on time, every time. We are passionate about customer success, and it drives every decision we make. This has been true for the Virtuoso and Allegro™ teams for a long time, and it's very true of the AWR team, as well. I think this shared culture has been critically important in making our integration seamless. We are passionate about customer success, and it drives every decision we make. This has been true for the Virtuoso and Allegro teams for a long time, and it's very true of the AWR team, as well. I think this shared culture has been critically important in making our integration seamless. Glen Clark, Cadence The complete interview is available at microwavejournal.com/articles/33716. 3 www.cadence.com/go/awr