Mentor Graphics Improves Simulation Performance and Load Sharing Features with ModelSim 5.7
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2003--Model
Technology(TM), a Mentor Graphics(R) company, today announced the
availability of the ModelSim(R) Version 5.7 tool.
This release offers improved simulation performance, new debug
capabilities, additional support for Verilog 2001, and new
job-management functionality for simulation farms.
Intrinsix, a leading independent electronic design services
company, has made extensive use of Model Technology's simulators. The
company has implemented a large number of System-on-Chip designs that
have required very efficient HDL engines running Verilog, VHDL or
mixed languages.
"Model Technology has made continuous improvements to ModelSim
that we have capitalized on to streamline our overall design process,"
said Mark Beal, CTO and Co-Founder of Intrinsix Corp. "In particular,
improved code coverage reporting features have helped us understand
design issues earlier in the design cycle, with greater ease. With the
extended capabilities added in V5.7 we have increased our usage of
integrated features included with the MTI simulators and as a result
we have realized significant savings on our bottom line."
"The release of the ModelSim 5.7 tool continues our strategy of
offering the best simulator price/performance coupled with the best
integrated verification solution," said Robert Hum, vice-president and
general manager, design verification and test division, Mentor
Graphics. "We believe that reducing the time it takes to find and fix
bugs is a critical metric in today's design flows, and the ModelSim
5.7 version offers engineers a balanced combination of performance and
debug capability."
ModelSim 5.7 Improves Simulation Performance up to 2X
The ModelSim 5.7 product includes new simulation optimizations for
VHDL, Verilog, and mixed-language designs. Customers are realizing
performance gains between 1.3X and 2X over previous versions.
Powerful New Coverage Capabilities
The ModelSim tool was the first simulator to have code coverage
built into the kernel of the simulator, delivering the best
performance possible and eliminating the need for users to instrument
their source code. With Version 5.7, the ModelSim tool has expanded
the capability of its built-in code coverage tool to provide even more
data and substantially improve ease-of-use. New code-coverage features
include instance-based coverage, statement and branch coverage, and a
new user interface.
ModelSim Features Built-in C Debugger
With the ModelSim 5.7 version, users can now debug C or C++ code
directly in the ModelSim source window. This allows users to debug
VHDL, Verilog and C/C++ code within the same user interface, greatly
simplifying the debug and analysis of mixed-language designs and
testbenches. Users can access all data structures used in the C code
as easily as the HDL signals and nets, and 'single-step' from the HDL
code into C code and back again.
Advanced Simulation Farm Support
For increased throughput during regression testing with simulation
visibility and control, the ModelSim 5.7 tool introduces JobSpy(TM).
This powerful new feature further enhances the functionality available
in standard load balancing software, as well as being available to any
batch users of the ModelSim product. JobSpy technology now supports
GridWare(TM) from Sun Microsystems in addition to the current support
for Platform Computing's LSF software. For applications notes/white
papers on JobSpy, as well as JobSpy with Gridware and LSF, visit
http://echo.model.com/model/jobspy/jobspy_reg.asp.
More Verilog 2001 Features
The ModelSim tool offers the most Verilog 2001 support of all
major simulator vendors, and new Verilog constructs have been added in
every release since the approval of IEEE 1364-2001. The ModelSim 5.7
product continues this legacy, adding more Verilog 2001 features,
including the generate statement. For a complete list of supported
items please go to
http://www.model.com/products/verilog_ad/verilog_2001.asp.
Pricing and Availability
The ModelSim 5.7 version is available now. Perpetual pricing
starts at $4,495 for the ModelSim PE tool and $19,000 for the ModelSim
SE tool. A variety of licensing options is available. Term licenses
are also available.
About Model Technology
Model Technology, a Mentor Graphics company, is the industry's
leading supplier of HDL simulation tools. Model Technology provides
ASIC and FPGA designers with the latest in simulation technology
regardless of the language (VHDL, Verilog or mixed-HDL) or platform
(Unix, Windows, Linux) used. Model Technology is headquartered in
Wilsonville, Ore., with 28 sales and distribution offices in the
United States, Europe, Japan and the Pacific Rim. For information on
the nearest Model Technology representative or Model Technology
products email sales@model.com, or visit www.model.com.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) 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 about
$600 million and employs approximately 3,500 people worldwide.
Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road,
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777; Silicon Valley headquarters are
located at 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, California 95131-2314.
World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com.
Mentor Graphics and ModelSim are registered trademarks and JobSpy
is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. Gridware is a trademark
of Sun Microsystems. LSF is a trademark of Platform Computing. All
other company or product names are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Model Technology
Shawn Hiday, 503/685-7805
shawnh@model.com
or
Weber Shandwick
Jeremiah Glodoveza, 415/354-8375
jglodoveza@webershandwick.com
