Antrim pioneered the concept of Burst licensing to utilize network resources for simulating multiple design variables within its Verilog-AMS characterization and calibration software program without the need to purchase multiple floating simulator licenses. With Sun Grid Engine software, the list of available network processors is managed by the system administrator. Sun Grid Engine software then takes advantage of Burst capabilities by farming out the simulations to the best available CPUs. Sun Grid Engine software manages the workload to maximize CPU utilization.

DEMONSTRATION HIGHLIGHTS
Antrim will be offering two demonstrations on the compute farm in Sun's booth. The first is a characterization analysis of the components of a phase-locked loop (PLL). The second is an optimization example over multiple domains and multiple parameters. Antrim will highlight its mixed-signal tool suite, including Antrim-ACV for automated analysis, characterization and verification; Antrim-AMS single kernel mixed-signal simulator; and Antrim-MSS mixed-signal synthesis.

"Sun Grid Engine software, combined with Antrim's Burst licensing capabilities, can significantly enhance productivity in the mixed-signal design community," said Fred Kohout, director of marketing for Sun Microsystems' Technical Market Products Group. "Antrim tools offer virtually unparalleled advantages to today's designer. The integrated one-two punch of Sun Grid Engine software and Burst on the industry's most popular design platform is designed to greatly improve designer productivity and reduces costs."

"Antrim has had a long-standing relationship with Sun Microsystems, and we've always been pleased with the opportunities they've presented to enjoin our technical expertise," said Roy McGuffin, president and CEO of Antrim. "The Burst-Sun Grid Engine software combination allows designers to fully exploit the capabilities of our industry-leading, mixed-signal design tools. High CPU utilization made possible by Sun Grid Engine software and the Sun Technical Compute Farm system is crucial to hitting tight design windows. We recognize this as a critical element in today's design environment, and welcome the opportunity to continue working so closely with Sun. "

About Antrim
Antrim Design Systems, Inc. has delivered the world's first complete mixed-signal synthesis system incorporating design software, intellectual property and expert design services. Targeting the communications, multimedia and consumer electronics markets, Antrim leverages the knowledge of mixed-signal designers in a system that maximizes optimization, reuse and retargetability. Antrim is a member of the Cadence (NYSE: CDN) Connections Program, the Sun Developer Connection Program (NASDAQ: SUNW), and Hewlett Packard's Solutions Provider's Program (NYSE:HWP). Based in Scotts Valley, California, the company is privately held.

Headquarters: 5550 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite 300, Scotts Valley, California 95066. Telephone: 1.831.430.1900. On the web at http://www.antrim.com

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