Lattice Semiconductor and Mentor Graphics Extend OEM Agreement
ispDesignEXPERT and Future Lattice Design Tools Will Continue to Include LeonardoSpectrum Synthesis and ModelSim RTL and Timing Simulation Tools
HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2001--
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq:LSCC - news) and Mentor
Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT - news) today announced the extension of
their OEM agreement.
Under the agreement, Lattice will continue to bundle the Mentor
Graphics® LeonardoSpectrum(TM) synthesis tool and custom versions of
the ModelSim® tool with Lattice's ispDesignEXPERT(TM) programmable
logic device (PLD) design tools. The Lattice and Mentor Graphics tools
are fully integrated and provide users with leading design performance
and the ease-of-use in a single flow to support all of Lattice's
programmable logic device families, including the ispMACH®,
ispLSI®, ispGDX®, ispGAL® and GAL® device families.
"LeonardoSpectrum and ModelSim have been a powerful part of
Lattice's tools solution," said Stan Kopec, vice president of
corporate marketing for Lattice Semiconductor. "This extension allows
us to continue to provide best-in-class tools that complement our
leading-edge silicon portfolio. Users demand these tools in parallel
with our new silicon releases to continue innovation in their
competitive markets."
"We are pleased that Lattice has extended their OEM relationship
with Mentor Graphics. Our continued partnership demonstrates Mentor
Graphics' commitment to providing the most comprehensive PLD front-end
design solutions available," said Anne Sanquini, vice president and
general manager of the HDL Design division, Mentor Graphics.
"Integrating ModelSim and LeonardoSpectrum into Lattice's design tools
provides the enhanced performance and faster time-to-market demands
required by its customers."
Lattice, the inventor of In-System Programmability, holds a
dominant position in the 3.3V CPLD market with its extensive portfolio
of innovative SpeedLOCKED, SuperBIG, SuperFAST, and SuperWIDE ISP(TM)
architectures. The ispDesignEXPERT software, supporting the complete
line of Lattice digital devices, is tightly integrated with Mentor
Graphics tools to supply powerful out-of-the-box solutions for every
design need.
The Mentor Graphics ModelSim mixed-language HDL simulator tool is
aimed at today's multi-million gate ASIC and FPGA designs. The need to
detect errors in the development cycle, before synthesis and place and
route, becomes increasingly important in improving engineering
productivity. ModelSim Lattice Edition enables VHDL and Verilog
testbench design verification, allowing Lattice users to simulate the
design based on system-level VHDL and Verilog specification.
The LeonardoSpectrum synthesis tool allows Lattice users to create
PLD designs in VHDL or Verilog using one synthesis environment.
Mentor's LeonardoSpectrum Lattice Edition provides Lattice PLD
designers with industry-leading synthesis technology targeted for
Lattice devices. Combining push-button ease-of-use features and
sophisticated design strategies, Lattice designers can carefully
control and optimize PLD designs to meet their exacting design
requirements.
Availability
ispDesignEXPERT, including Mentor Graphics design tools, are
available for immediate shipment starting at $995 list price. Contact
a Lattice Semiconductor Corporation sales representative for further
information.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT - news) is a world leader in
electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products,
consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most
successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in
1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of more
than $600 million and employs approximately 2,975 people worldwide.
Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road,
Wilsonville, Ore. 97070-7777; Silicon Valley headquarters are located
at 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, Calif. 95131-2314. World Wide Web
site: www.mentor.com.
About Lattice Semiconductor
Oregon-based Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, a world leader in
programmable devices, designs, develops and markets the broadest range
of high-performance ISP programmable logic devices (PLDs) and offers
total solutions for today's advanced logic designs. Lattice introduced
in-system programmable CPLDs to the logic industry in 1992.
Lattice products are sold worldwide through an extensive network
of independent sales representatives and distributors, primarily to
OEM customers in the fields of communications, computing, computer
peripherals, instrumentation, industrial controls and military
systems. Company headquarters are located at 5555 NE Moore Court,
Hillsboro, Ore. 97124 USA; Telephone 503/268-8000, FAX 503/268-8037.
For more information on Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, access our
World Wide Web site at http://www.latticesemi.com.
Statements in this news release looking forward in time are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including
technological and product development risks, changes to industry
standards, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Securities
and Exchange Commission filings. Actual results may differ materially
from forward-looking statements.
Lattice Semiconductor, L (stylized) Lattice, ISP, In System
Programmable, ispMACH, ispLSI, ispGAL, GAL, ispGDX, ispGDXV2,
ispLEVER, ispEXPLORE Tool, ispUPDATE Performance Analyst and
SpeedSEARCH are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lattice
Semiconductor Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Mentor Graphics and ModelSim are registered trademarks and
LeonardoSpectrum is a trademark of Mentor Graphics.
Contact:
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
Tim Schnettler, 503/268-8589
tim.schnettler@latticesemi.com
