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IKOS Systems Offers Emulation for Every SoC Designer
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2001--IKOS Systems,
Inc. (Nasdaq:IKOS), a leading provider of high-performance design
verification solutions, today announced its rental and rent-to-own
program, iEN (iEmulate Now). iEN enables virtually every company doing
SoC designs to bring the power of emulation to the designer's desk.
IEN is a low-cost rental program that requires no payments during the
first 90 days.
Companies are increasingly looking to system-on-chip (SoC)
solutions to satisfy stringent time-to-market and price requirements
in a competitive market. Complex multi-million gate designs require
high-performance verification methodologies, in addition to
traditional software simulation. And, high-performance emulation
solutions have a track record of providing all the performance needed
to successfully verify complex SoC designs. In order to meet these
requirements for designer companies of all sizes and varied budgets,
the iEN program was created to enable small organizations and others
restricting capital outlay to cost-effectively use emulation on their
site.
``Companies trying to verify complex, large designs don't question
whether or not they need emulation technology, but when they can fit
it into their budget,'' said Linda Prowse Fosler, vice president of
marketing for IKOS. ``With our new iEN program the answer is -- right
now. The iEN rental program allows virtually any SoC designer to start
emulating today with every dollar of that rental investment applicable
toward future purchase for those who wish do so.''
``iEmulate Now'' gives customers immediate on-site access to IKOS'
VStation-5M, an industry-leading, high-performance verification
system, for as little as $40,150 per month. Customers who rent for 24
months will own their VStation-5M at a price below full list. The key
elements of the program are:
- absolutely no payments for the first three months
- immediate availability of a VStation-5M emulation system at
the customer site
- low monthly rental fees
- the rental can be converted to a purchase at any time with
100% credit of all rental fees
About VStation-5M
IKOS' VStation-5M emulation system is a complete system-on-a-chip
(SoC) verification station offering a simulation-like user interface;
easy-to-use in-circuit emulation, high-performance co-modeling through
the Transaction Interface Portal (TIP); data streaming with virtually
unlimited vector width and fully integrated RTL compile and debug
capabilities. The VStation-5M emulator verifies highly complex designs
up to 5 million gates, has expandable memory capacity up to 48Mbytes
and operates at emulation speeds up to 2MHz. It incorporates IKOS'
patented VirtuaLogic(TM) compiler and VirtualWires(TM) technology. The
VStation-5M features easy memory modeling; accurate modeling of
asynchronous clocks; fast, fully automated partitioning and
compilation, as well as 100% visibility of internal and external
signals. It has a compact form factor, weighs 110 lbs (49.9 kg) and
operrates on 90-264V AC power.
Pricing and Availability
Through the iEN program, the Vstation-5M is available for customer
shipment and installation immediately. Pricing depends on the exact
system configuration and starts as low as $40,150.00 per month,
beginning with the fourth month, for a 3-board system capable of
emulating designs up to 2million gates and 24Mbyte of memory.
About IKOS
IKOS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:IKOS) is a technology leader in
high-performance design verification solutions including hardware and
software simulation for language-based design, logic emulation for
system integration and compatibility verification, and verification
services. The company's mission is to develop and deliver high
performance solutions that enable our customers to verify the
functional correctness of their complex electronic system design. IKOS
has direct sales operations in North America, UK, France, Germany, The
Netherlands, Japan, and India, and a distribution network throughout
Asia-Pacific and Israel. The corporate headquarters is located at 79
Great Oaks Blvd., San Jose, Calif., 95119, 408/284-0400. For more
information, visit http://www.ikos.com.
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to
the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without
limitation, continued acceptance and development of the company's
existing and new products, increased levels of competition for the
company, new products and technological changes, the company's
dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights,
and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the company's periodic
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Note to Editors: IKOS VirtuaLogic, VirtualWires and VStation are
trademarks of IKOS Systems. All other brand or product names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and
should be treated as such.
Contact:
IKOS Systems
Linda Prowse Fosler, 408/361-9667
linda@ikos.com
or
Pam Wasserman, 650/363-0142 (PR)
pam@leepr.com
or
Peter DeNardo, 925/938-2678 ext. 223 (IR)
ikosir@demer-ir.com
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