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Panasonic and Ansoft Corporation (NASDAQ: ANST) today announced the release of a new device library for Nexxim(TM) and Ansoft Designer(R) based on Panasonic's high-density miniaturized surface-mount technology (SMT) components. Engineers designing electronic equipment, such as cellular handsets, car navigation systems, and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), can now design large-scale PCBs with accurate electrical models for these high-performance parts. "Panasonic is pleased to complement Ansoft's powerful simulation technologies with a device library for our most advanced surface-mount components," said Mr. Hiroshi Takahashi, Senior Operating Officer, Product Development, at Panasonic. "We look forward to expanding the library in the future to include LCR composites, noise suppression components, baluns, SAW devices and power supplies to benefit our mutual customers." The library currently consists of three principal passive SMT components: -- 159 multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC) -- 186 chip resistors -- 45 chip inductors Panasonic SMT components are offered in both equivalent circuit and S-parameter form and can be used in Nexxim and Ansoft Designer. Panasonic device models are reputed for their accuracy and robustness, and all extracted parasitic elements and coupling have been verified to converge under all operating conditions. The library is available from Panasonic's Web site (http://industrial.panasonic.com/i/library.html) and is easy to download and configure for use within Nexxim and Ansoft Designer. This site provides Ansoft customers with the ability to search for components by name, performance data or other specification. Panasonic will maintain model support and upgrades, while Ansoft will address all customer support for Nexxim and Ansoft Designer. For more information, visit www.ansoft.com/ansoftdesigner/designkits.cfm. About Panasonic Panasonic USA Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Panasonic Co. Ltd., a multinational manufacturer of passive electronic components, printed circuit board (PCB)-mounted DC/DC converters, DC/AC drivers for flat panel display backlighting and optical recording media. Panasonic USA operates sales and engineering offices in Elgin, Illinois; component sales and support is provided through a large network of electronics distributors. To learn more, please visit www.panasonic.com. 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 and power electronics. 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.