Axis' Xtreme Verification System Assists in Speeding Up Time to Market for New Graphics Processors
Combined simulation/emulation solution scales to meet debugging requirements
for a new generation of high-performance 3D processors from NVIDIA
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - February 20, 2002 - Axis Systems Inc., makers of
high-performance system-on-a-chip verification solutions, today announced
that NVIDIA Corporation has purchased Axis' Xtreme acceleration/emulation
systems to verify designs for its 3D graphics processors.
"A company like NVIDIA needs to be at the forefront of processor development
to stay ahead of its competitors," said Mike Tsai, Axis president and CEO.
"Xtreme is fast and flexible, and gives customers like NVIDIA an edge in
getting even the most complicated chip ready for market in a relatively
short time."
"NVIDIA's designs have grown substantially from generation to generation,"
said Chris Malachowsky, NVIDIA co-founder and vice president of engineering
at NVIDIA. "By adding Xtreme to our verification arsenal we are able to
seamlessly progress from accelerated simulation to in-circuit emulation all
with in the same system. When coupled with the powerful and familiar
capabilities of Axis' advanced debugging capabilities, our overall
productivity is greatly enhanced."
Used by chip and system-on-chip designers, Xtreme is based on Axis' patented
ReConfigurable Computing (RCC) technology that enables software simulation,
accelerated simulation, in-circuit emulation and hardware-software
co-verification on a single platform and one design database.
NVIDIA purchased four Xtreme systems, which the company's engineers will use
to debug the company's graphics processor designs. By bringing the
simulation acceleration and emulation environments together, NVIDIA expects
to shorten the development time for new processors. Xtreme is scalable and
can handle increasingly complex chip designs.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq - NVDA), located in Santa Clara, CA, is the
global leader in advanced graphics and multimedia processing technology for
the consumer and professional computing markets. Its 2D, 3D, video and
multimedia capabilities make NVIDIA one of the premier semiconductor
companies in the world. NVIDIA offers a wide range of products and services,
delivering superior performance and crisp visual quality for PC-based
applications such as manufacturing, science, e-business, entertainment and
education.
About Axis Systems
Axis Systems, Inc. offers high-performance verification platforms for the
hardware and software development of complex electronic system and
system-on-a-chip designs. Axis' products help increase confidence in new
designs, improve overall verification productivity and shorten time to
market. On a single platform and with one design database, patented RCC
technology provides software simulation, accelerated simulation, system
emulation and hardware/software co-verification. Customers include the world
's leading networking and multimedia companies. Axis is headquartered at 209
Java Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. To learn more about Axis, visit
www.axiscorp.com.
Contacts
NVIDIA - Derek Perez, (408) 486-2512, dperez@nvidia.com
Axis Systems -Yukari Chin, (408) 588-2000 x154, yukari@axiscorp.com
Cayenne Communication - Lois DuBois, (650) 854-5485,
lois.dubois@cayennecom.com
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