Magma and LogicVision Demonstrate Streamlined Methodology for SoC Design
Hierarchical Implementation Combined With Advanced Modeling Capabilities Provide Large Productivity Improvement
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2002--
LogicVision, Inc. (Nasdaq:LGVN - news), a leading provider of embedded
test IP for integrated circuits and systems, and chip design solutions
provider Magma Design Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA - news), today announced
the successful completion of placement, routing and timing
verification of a high-performance system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed by
a major broadband communications and networking services company,
using advanced technology from the two companies.
The 10 million-gate, 200 MHz, 0.13-micron design SoC was
partitioned for layout into several hierarchical blocks, including
LogicVision's embedded test designed to implement at-speed self-test
of logic and memories. LogicVision's hierarchical test architecture
enabled its micro-testers to coexist with the functional logic in each
block designated for layout, improving the ability of the physical
design software to meet timing specifications. Timing constraints for
the functional and the LogicVision embedded test circuits were handled
simultaneously by Magma's Blast Chip(TM), enabling the timing-driven
layout to be completed without costly iterations. Achieving compliance
with timing specifications typically requires several sets of
constraints and analysis runs and many passes through placement and
routing. Blast Chip includes advanced modeling capabilities that make
it possible for designers to combine constraints for all modes of
operation into a single set and achieve timing closure in a reasonable
and predictable amount of time.
This successful completion of this project is an important
milestone in the relationship between LogicVision and Magma. The two
companies now plan to accelerate efforts to fully automate the
interfaces between LogicVision and Magma products.
"We're extremely pleased with the initial results of our
collaboration with Magma," said Mukesh Mowji, vice president of
marketing and business development for LogicVision. "This project
demonstrates the excellent fit between the LogicVision hierarchical
logic test architecture and the advanced Magma physical design
environment."
"Having pioneered the concept of integrating design solutions to
deliver better results and faster time to market, we're constantly
looking for ways to interface more closely with other important tool
providers," said Bob Smith, Magma's vice president of product
marketing. "We're very excited to be working with LogicVision to offer
mutual customers an automated and seamless flow between our
implementation solution and their industry-leading embedded test
products."
Continuing the theme of close cooperation, LogicVision will
participate in Magma's European Seminar Tour in Stockholm, Sweden;
Dusseldorf, Germany; and Nice, France on April 16-23, 2002. For
details about the seminar tour go to www.magma-da.com/EuropeSeminars.
About Magma Design Automation
Magma software products enable chip designers to reduce the time
required to design and produce complex integrated circuits in the
communications, computing, consumer electronics, networking and
semiconductor industries. Magma provides a single executable for
RTL-to-GDSII chip design. The company's products, Blast Fusion(TM),
Blast Chip(TM), Blast Plan(TM), and Blast Noise(TM) utilize Magma's
proprietary FixedTiming® methodology and single data model
architecture to reduce the timing-closure iterations often required
between the logic and physical processes in conventional IC design
flows. Magma's Diamond SI(TM) also leverages the single data model
architecture to provide an integrated, standalone platform for
post-layout, sign-off quality signal integrity verification.
Magma maintains headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., as well as
sales and support facilities in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange
County and San Diego, Calif.; Boston, Mass.; Durham, N.C.; Laurys
Station, Pa.; Austin and Dallas, Texas; Newcastle, Wash.; and in
Germany, Israel, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom. The company's stock trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol
LAVA. Visit Magma Design Automation on the Web at www.magma-da.com.
About LogicVision Inc.
LogicVision (Nasdaq:LGVN - news) provides proprietary technologies for
embedded test that enable the more efficient design and manufacture of
complex semiconductors. LogicVision's embedded test solution allows
integrated circuit designers to embed into a semiconductor design test
functionality that can be used during semiconductor production and
throughout the useful life of the chip. For more information on the
company and its products, please visit the LogicVision website at
www.logicvision.com.
Forward Looking Statements:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the
matters set forth in this press release, including statements as to
Magma and LogicVision's plans to accelerate its efforts to fully
automate the interfaces between their products, and the features and
benefits of Magma's and LogicVision's products and of the integration
of those products, are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements and are subject to risk and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but
not limited to, whether technical problems will impede the ability of
Magma and LogicVison products to interface and provide desired
results, whether LogicVision and Magma choose to continue to work
together, and other risks detailed from time to time in LogicVision's
SEC reports, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2001, and in Magma's Prospectus dated November 19,
2001 filed with the SEC and from time to time in Magma's SEC reports,
including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 31, 2001. These forward-looking statements speak only as of
the date hereof. LogicVision and Magma disclaim any obligation to
update these forward-looking statements. LogicVision, Embedded Test,
LogicVision Ready and LogicVision logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of LogicVision Inc. in the United States and other
countries. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of
their respective owners.
Magma and FixedTiming are registered trademarks and Blast Chip,
Blast Fusion, Blast Noise, Blast Plan and Diamond SI are trademarks of
Magma Design Automation. All other product and company names are
trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Contact:
LogicVision
Clarisse Balistreri, 408/453-0146
clarisse@logicvision.com
or
The Loomis Group (for LogicVision)
Vincent Mayeda, 909/614-1767
vincent@loomisgroup.com
