QThink Expands Capabilities with Synopsys Multi-Year Tool Deal

QThink has signed a multi-year agreement with Synopsys, Inc., significantly extending the companies current agreement and giving QThink access to multiple licenses of advanced EDA tools such as Physical Compiler, Astro, and Primetime-SI, some of the key components of the Galaxy Design Platform.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 6, 2003 -- QuantumThink Group, Inc. (QThink®), the leading pure-play IC design services company, announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Synopsys, Inc. [Nasdaq:SNPS], significantly extending the companies current agreement and giving QThink access to multiple licenses of advanced EDA tools such as Physical Compiler, Astro, and Primetime-SI, some of the key components of the
Galaxy Design Platform. The agreement also provides QThink the option of adding additional tools as needed and earliest access opportunities to future technology. This latest acquisition offers a total solution to clients who require the use of Synopsys tools in their design flows.

This agreement demonstrates that we remain committed to being the best design services company in the industry," stated Charlie Kahle, QThinks vice president of engineering. Our pure-play business model, along with our Constraint-Driven design approach, allows us to use 'best-in-class commercial tools and tailor a solution to any specific requirement our clients may have. This additional Synopsys technology enhances our capability of delivering a total front-to-back digital design and chip assembly solution for mixed-signal and SOC projects."

About QThink
QThink designs high-performance chips offering full front-to-back design capabilities, from design spec to GDSII, to companies involved in wired and wireless communications, high-speed networking, multimedia and high-speed computing. Its San Diego-based design center is home to engineers with extensive experience in chip design and flow automation. QThink has successfully completed many complex multi-million-gate designs targeted to various deep sub-micron technologies. The company strives to implement the best solution for each customer, utilizing its broad knowledge and experience with numerous leading EDA tools, libraries, and foundry technologies, while protecting clients unique product intellectual property. Visit QThink at www.qthink.com.

About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. [Nasdaq:SNPS], headquartered in Mountain View, California, creates leading electronic design automation (EDA) tools for the global electronics market. The company delivers advanced design technologies and solutions to developers of complex integrated circuits, electronic systems and systems on a chip. Synopsys also provides consulting and support services to simplify the overall IC design process and accelerate time to market for its customers. Visit Synopsys at www.synopsys.com.

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Tammy Wood
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(858) 362-8162
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