IKOS Systems Announces VStation-15Mx Emulation Replicate
IKOS Offers 15-Million Gate Capacity Replicate for Hardware/Software Co-verification At Less Than 7 Cents Per ASIC Gate
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2002--IKOS Systems,
Inc. (Nasdaq:IKOS - news) today announced the availability of its latest
product offering, the VStation-15Mx Replicate Station. The
VStation-15Mx extends the hardware/software co-verification power
(introduced with VStation-5Mx) to 15million gate capacity.
The ability to verify hardware and software in parallel is the
true power of the replicate solution. At 15-million gate capacity in a
single system, VStation-15M emulator plus VStation-15Mx replicates
provide solutions for even the largest of today's designs. The IKOS
VirtualWires technology used in full VStation systems ensures that the
same database can be reliably implemented in every VStation replicate.
It is expected that users will be able to shave months off their
verification schedules by using this hardware/software co-verification
methodology.
"Users can see the tremendous advantage to be gained by using
VStation-15Mx replicates with their full emulation systems. A number
of our leading-edge customers are designing very large SoC designs
containing embedded processors that require hardware-software
verification. VStation-15Mx is an ideal solution for these customers,"
commented Linda Prowse Fosler, vice president of marketing for IKOS
Systems.
VStation-15Mx Expands IKOS Breakthrough Co-modeling Capability
Both VStation-15M and -15Mx solutions offer IKOS' breakthrough
co-modeling capability. Co-modeling enables high-performance
system-level verification using abstract system models running on a
workstation connected to the design under test through a high-speed
interface between the workstation and VStation-15M emulator and
VStation-15Mx replicate. These systems are widely used for both
co-modeling and traditional in-circuit emulation.
Ikos Systems Fully-compatible Compilation
The VStation-15Mx replicate uses the proven compiled database from
a fully-featured VStation-15M emulator. This provides a known database
and environment for the total hardware and software design team. The
hardware design team chooses when the design is stable enough for the
balance of the team to start the system integration verification. The
existing database is then loaded onto one or more VStation-15Mx
replicates. IKOS' VirtualWires technology ensures that all systems
function exactly the same with the same database. With all systems
using the same database there is no verification-based uncertainty.
Debug is provided by the VStation-15M full-emulation system.
The VStation-15Mx is available now from IKOS at a US List Price of
$90,000 per array board with a capacity of 1.67 million usable ASIC
gates. This results in a price per gate of less than 7 cents per gate.
About IKOS
IKOS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:IKOS - news) is a technology leader in high
performance, hardware-assisted design verification. IKOS' mission is
to develop and deliver high-performance solutions that enable its
customers to verify the functional correctness of their complex
electronic system designs. IKOS has direct sales operations in North
America, the U.K., France, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan, and India,
and a distribution network throughout Asia-Pacific. The corporate
headquarters is located at 79 Great Oaks Blvd., San Jose, Calif.,
95119, (408) 284-0400. For more information, visit IKOS' web site at
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, current economic conditions, 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.
IKOS, VStation, and VirtualWires are trademarks of IKOS Systems,
Inc. All other brands or product names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies and should be treated as
such.
Contact:
IKOS Systems, Inc.
Linda Prowse Fosler, 408/361-9667
linda@ikos.com
or
Investor Relations
Peter DeNardo, 925/938-2678, ext. 223
pdenardo@demer-ir.com
