ARM Selects Mentor Graphics XRAY Technology to Power All Future Software Debugging Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 25 --
Mentor Graphics Corp.(Nasdaq: MENT) and ARM (LSE:ARM; Nasdaq: ARMHY) today
announced that ARM has licensed Mentor's XRAY® debugger technology for use
in future ARM Developer Suite(TM) (ADS) software solutions.
The advanced XRAY
debug technology will form the backbone of a powerful environment for the fast
and efficient development of ARM Powered(TM) system-on-chip (SoC)
applications. ADS is a proven design solution that provides software engineers with
everything they need to rapidly develop applications for devices based on the
ARM® architecture.
With the incorporation of the XRAY technology, which
includes industry-leading real-time debug capabilities, ARM will be able to
provide system developers with a complete solution for multi-core (multi-ARM
core and DSP) designs, which are key in applications including networking and
next-generation wireless solutions. Allant Software, who also licensed XRAY technology for their ASPEX
debugger, was recently acquired by ARM (``ARM Acquires Allant Software''
-- Sept. 20, 2000). ``The acquisition of Allant brings ARM a leading-edge debugger based on the
XRAY technology,'' said Warren East, vice president of operations.
``With the
integration of this technology into our development system solution, we will
now be able to provide a complete development and debug environment for
mixed-architecture, multi-processor system-on-chip designs.'' ARM's next-generation ADS solutions, that incorporate the XRAY technology,
will be available in 2001.
Mentor Graphics and ARM will work together to
ensure that releases of XRAY through the next year will be fully compatible
with ARM's next-generation ADS solution. ``Mentor Graphics has long been a valuable partner of ARM,'' said
Robin Saxby, chairman, president and chief executive officer for ARM.
``Extending the relationship by licensing the XRAY technology will allow us to
continue to meet the growing needs of today's complex multi-core designs''. ``The ARM licensing agreement validates our position as the leading
technology provider for the development and debug of multi-core SoC designs,''
said Walden Rhines, president and chief executive officer of Mentor Graphics.
``Through our Embedded Software Division, we're committed to partnering with
the major embedded microprocessor companies to create highly-integrated
software solutions that enable faster time-to-market for our customers.'' About XRAY Mentor Graphics' industry-leading XRAY debugger significantly reduces the
amount of time needed to identify and resolve problems in multi-core SoC
applications.
It provides a common debugger interface for all stages of the
embedded development process and supports all phases of embedded software for
SoC design, including simulation, integration and hardware/software
co-verification.
Through the Mentor Graphics Seamless® Co-Verification
Environment (CVE)(TM), the XRAY debugger can be used to develop software and
hardware in parallel, allowing users to verify system-level software, such as
startup code and device drivers, against a gate-level simulation of the target
hardware.
Application development can proceed even when no hardware is
available by using the XRAY debugger with an Instruction Set Simulator.
When
connected to the final target hardware via the JTAG interface, the XRAY
debugger can provide complete control over the processor, with zero target
intrusion, ensuring rapid project completion and shortened time to market. About ARM ARM is the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC
microprocessor solutions.
The company licenses its high-performance,
low-cost, power-efficient RISC processors, peripherals, and system-chip
designs to leading international electronics companies.
ARM also provides
comprehensive support required in developing a complete system.
ARM's
microprocessor cores are rapidly becoming the volume RISC standard in such
markets as portable communications, handheld computing, multimedia and
embedded solutions.
More information on ARM is available at
http://www.arm.com . About Mentor Graphics Corp. Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and
software design solutions, providing products and consulting services for the
world's largest electronics and semiconductor companies.
Established in 1981,
the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of more than
$500 million and employs approximately 2,600 people worldwide.
Corporate
headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon
97070-7777, Silicon Valley headquarters are located at 1001 Ridder Park Drive,
San Jose, California 95131-2314.
World Wide Web site:
www.mentor.com . NOTE:
Mentor Graphics, XRAY and Seamless are registered trademarks of
Mentor Graphics Corporation.
Co-Verification Environment (CVE) is a trademark
of Mentor Graphics.
ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Ltd.
ARM Developer
Suite and ARM Powered are trademarks of ARM Ltd.
All other company or product
names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
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