Virtual Silicon PLL Validated as Ready for IBM Technology
SUNNYVALE, Calif., — July 7, 2003 — Virtual Silicon Technology Inc., a leader in
semiconductor intellectual property (SIP), today announced the introduction of its PLL compiler
validated as “Ready for IBM Technology” for IBM’s 130-nm foundry process. IBM’s foundry
customers will be able to license high-performance PLL instances constructed by Virtual
Silicon’s world class PLL compiler technology.
“Virtual Silicon is a recognized leader in PLL technology,” said Mike Concannon, vice president
of foundry and manufacturing services at IBM Microelectronics. “IBM is committed to
expanding the options for our foundry customers through support of a wide array of key IP.”
“Offering our products on IBM foundry processes opens a new level of opportunity for Virtual
Silicon,” said Barry Hoberman, CEO for Virtual Silicon. “IBM’s focus on leading-edge process
technology matches well with Virtual Silicon’s leadership in high-performance IP.”
The “Ready for IBM Technology” mark identifies solutions that have been tested and validated
for compatibility with IBM Microelectronics products by the solution developers and assures
that these solutions are compatible with IBM Microelectronics products. IBM Business Partners
who are validated will be marketed visibly in the Global Solutions Directory
http://www.software.ibm.com/solutions/isv - making it easier for customers to find solutions
quickly and easily with the designation "Ready for IBM Technology.”
The PLL compiler is an addition to the company’s existing standard cell and interface IP for
IBM 130-nm technology. Virtual Silicon’s high-performance standard-cell library is a
fundamental element of leading-edge computing and communication system-on-chip (SoC)
designs. The offering includes basic I/Os that are flip-chip and area-array compatible. Virtual
Silicon’s application specific I/O products are targeted at providing physical layer solutions for
next generation chip-to-chip communications. Products include HSTL, SSTL2, LVDS, PCI 2.2
and PCI-X. The high-speed interface products are coupled with highly accurate DLLs to
provide customers with complete QDR (HSTL) and DDR (SSTL2) solutions.
Virtual Silicon's product offering for IBM's 130-nm foundry process is available for license now,
and has already been used by three customers for the development of SoC designs. Virtual
Silicon’s IP has been designed bottom-up specifically for IBM’s 130-nm foundry process and
its customers who require the utmost in performance. The IBM 8SF PLL Compiler was
developed in conjunction with Analog Bits, Inc.
About Virtual Silicon Technology
Virtual Silicon is a leading supplier of semiconductor intellectual property and process
technology to manufacturers and designers of complex systems-on-chip (SoC). Headquartered
in Sunnyvale, CA, the company provides process-specific embedded components that serve
the wireless, networking, graphics, communication and computing markets. Customers include
leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated semiconductor manufacturers, foundries,
and SoC developers who demand leading edge technology for their semiconductor
innovations. For more information, call (408) 548-2700 or visit Virtual Silicon online at
www.virtual-silicon.com.
For more information contact:
John A. Ford, VP Marketing
Virtual Silicon
(408) 548-2737
johnf@virtual-silicon.com
Lou Covey
VitalCom Marketing and PR
(650) 366-8212 x203
lou@vitalcompr.com
