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The 1298.2001 part of Mentor Graphics is a component of its Valor Division, which provides software solutions for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry. This software component is a design-for-manufacturability (DFM) suite, which uses automated rules checks, data preparation tools, and real-time production simulation to streamline the design, fabrication, and assembly of PCBs. The component includes a number of core features, such as a configurable rules engine, fast DFx simulation, yield management, intelligent component placement, vision system support, and a wide range of reporting and documentation capabilities. This software is designed to improve product quality and yield, reduce the cost of onboard materials, and maximize assembly throughput.