Synopsys Collaborates with STMicroelectronics to Lower Cost and Power Consumption for Embedded Bluetooth Designs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2003--Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), the world leader in integrated circuit (IC) design software, today announced that the company is collaborating with STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) on an embedded Bluetooth(TM) solution. The collaboration will provide joint customers with a low-cost, low-power solution, by extending Synopsys' DesignWare(R) BlueIQ Bluetooth core to support STMicroelectronics' STLC2150 radio IC. Designers will be able to easily integrate the DesignWare BlueIQ core into their system-on-chip (SoC) designs and connect it directly to the STMicroelectronics radio to create cost-effective, low-power Bluetooth wireless systems.

The joint solution includes the Synopsys Bluetooth Development Kit, featuring the DesignWare BlueIQ core and the STMicroelectronics' STLC2150 radio, for designers interested in a proven, embedded solution for Bluetooth-enabled applications. STMicroelectronics' STLC2150 is a fully integrated Bluetooth single-chip radio transceiver that offers low-cost, compact and complete short-range wireless connectivity for a variety of applications.

"We are working closely with Synopsys to ensure that our Bluetooth radio and Synopsys' BlueIQ core provide customers with an easy-to-integrate, low-cost, low-power and low-risk solution for their embedded Bluetooth systems," said Jacques Wenin, Bluetooth Business Unit director at STMicroelectronics. "Bluetooth technology can be easily incorporated into designers' ASICs, FPGAs and SoC designs."

"Synopsys seeks opportunities to work with semiconductor leaders such as STMicroelectronics to deliver proven Bluetooth technology to our mutual customers," said Joachim Kunkel, vice president of marketing, Intellectual Property (IP) and Design Services Group at Synopsys. "By extending our DesignWare BlueIQ core to work optimally with the STMicroelectronics STLC2150 radio, our companies will provide designers with a complete Bluetooth solution that takes advantage of the latest features of the standard."

Synopsys' DesignWare BlueIQ Core is a synthesizable IP core that includes a complete Bluetooth Link Manager and Baseband Controller. It can be targeted to ASIC processes or field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The core is optimized for low power and easy integration into new and existing designs and includes a 6811-compatible 8-bit microcontroller that completely offloads the host CPU of all real-time Bluetooth activity.

Pricing and Availability

The DesignWare BlueIQ core support for the STMicroelectronics STLC2150 radio will be available at no additional cost to DesignWare BlueIQ licensees and is scheduled for general availability in the third quarter of calendar 2003.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software for integrated circuit (IC) design. The company delivers technology-leading IC design and verification platforms to the global electronics market, enabling the development of complex systems-on-chips (SoCs). Synopsys also provides intellectual property and design services to simplify the design process and accelerate time-to-market for its customers. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has offices in more than 60 locations throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the expected benefits of the extension of Synopsys' DesignWare BlueIQ Bluetooth core to support STMicroelectronics' STLC2150 radio IC and the date of availability of such support. These statements are based on Synopsys' current expectations and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these statements as a result of unforeseen difficulties in completing the engineering of the Bluetooth core to support STMicroelectronics' STLC2150 radio IC and uncertainties attendant to any new product offering, as well other factors contained in Synopsys' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2003.

Synopsys and DesignWare are registered trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA and used by Synopsys under license. All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

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