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Cadence Takes Mixed-Language Simulation to Next Level
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001--Cadence Design
Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CDN), the world's leading supplier of electronic
design products and services, today announced an upgrade to its
flagship NC-Sim mixed-language simulators. Cadence® NC simulators
now include the code coverage analysis functionality of NC-Cov and the
interactive training courses of the Cadence Internet Learning Series
(iLS). Building on its leadership in mixed-language simulation,
Cadence is the first to provide a single-vendor solution in this
important arena.
Integrating NC-Cov code coverage analysis into the simulators
substantially increases performance while retaining a low overhead.
Providing iLS helps NC-Sim users increase productivity by making
interactive training available 24x7.
``We listened to our customers and added both NC-Cov and training
to our simulators - an industry first,'' said Rahul Razdan, corporate
vice president and general manager of Systems and Functional
Verification at Cadence. ``NC-Sim now comes with two critical tools --
NC-Cov for low overhead and high performance, and Cadence Internet
training, a convenient and effective training solution. These
enhancements further enable design teams to increase productivity
early in the design cycle.''
NC-Sim 3.3 also offers a number of other performance and usability
enhancements. The fastest mixed-language simulator is now even faster
for Verilog, VHDL, and mixed-language designs. Several new features
add a new level of simplicity for mixed-language verification.
Memory usage has been dramatically reduced to support verification
of larger designs using existing computing platforms. New language
features have been added to support new IEEE standards like
1076.4-2000 and 1364-2001.
The NC-Sim family of simulators includes the powerful SimVision
debug environment. SimVision supports the quick analysis and debug of
simulation results and features an integrated array of debug tools
including a source browser, waveform viewer, hierarchy browser,
connectivity viewer, Tcl/Tk interface, and many others. NC-Cov is
built directly into NC simulator products and requires no external
interfacing. Traditional coverage tools decrease overall performance
and add significant overhead to the simulation process because of the
extra effort required by the coverage tool to monitor and record
simulation behavior. Now the designer no longer has to make a choice
between tracking code coverage or obtaining the highest simulation
performance available: NC-Sim with integrated code coverage provides
both. NC-Cov also has a powerful graphical analyzer to view coverage
results and can help identify which parts of the design do not meet
the coverage criteria.
``By providing a comprehensive Internet-based approach for NC-Sim
training, we offer engineers the convenience of `anywhere, anytime'
learning,'' said Bonnie Willoughby, group director of Cadence Education
Services. The NC-Sim iLS courses augment productivity by providing
on-demand modular training with downloadable labs and quizzes, search
engines, and audio and auto-run capabilities.
Price and Availability
Available immediately, NC-Cov and the Cadence iLS courses are
included with NC simulators (NC-Sim, NC-Verilog, and NC-VHDL) as a
basic feature at no additional cost. For a complete list of Internet
Learning Series courses and prices please refer to
http://www.cadence.com/education.
About Cadence
Cadence is the largest supplier of electronic design automation
products, methodology services, and design services used to accelerate
and manage the design of semiconductors, computer systems, networking
and telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and a variety
of other electronics-based products. With 5,700 employees and 2000
revenues of approximately $1.3 billion, Cadence has sales offices,
design centers, and research facilities around the world. The company
is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and traded on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol CDN. More information about the company, its
products, and services is available at www.cadence.com.
Cadence and the Cadence logo are registered trademarks of Cadence
Design Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Contact:
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Valerie J. Smith, 408/428-5795
vsmith@cadence.com
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