Magma and ARM Release Reference Methodology for RTL-to-GDSII Implementation of ARM9E Family; ARM9E Family Cores Now Verified As "Magma-Ready" IP
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & CAMBRIDGE, England—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Feb. 23, 2004—
Magma(R) Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA), a
provider of chip design solutions, and ARM (LSE:ARM)(Nasdaq:ARMHY),
the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC processor
solutions, today announced the release of a reference methodology for
RTL-to-GDSII implementation of systems on chip (SoCs) that include
cores from the ARM9E(TM) family of microprocessors. The methodology is
based on Magma's Blast Create(TM), Blast Fusion(R) and Blast Noise(R)
products, providing integrated RTL-to-GDSII flow that addresses logic,
timing, physical and electrical effects while implementing the ARM(R)
IP.
With the completion of the reference flow methodology, the
ARM926EJ-S(TM) core and the ARM946E-S(TM) core are now verified as
"Magma-Ready" IP. Results of the verification process show that ARM9E
family microprocessors can be implemented in the integrated Magma
environment in just 12 hours.
"Our work with Magma underscores our mission to provide easy
integration of our IP with the Industry tools chains used by our
partners," said Phil Watson, Implementation Methodology manager at
ARM. "We are committed to working with our mutual customers to extend
this flow."
"With this simple and straightforward reference flow, ARM and
Magma provide users with a fast and predictable method to assist
nanometer design success," said Michael Ma, vice president of business
development for Magma. "We will be continuing our work with ARM to
provide our mutual customers with industry-leading microprocessor
cores and proven design methodologies that accelerate SoC design."
The ARM-Magma RTL-to-GDSII Reference Methodology provides
implementation guidelines for ARM Partners who use the Magma tool
platform. This methodology utilizes all the Magma technologies,
including Blast Create, Blast Rail, Blast Noise and Blast Fusion APX.
It includes documentation, scripts and design guidelines and is
available now from Magma Design Automation. ARM-Magma Reference
Methodology support for all other ARM soft cores will be provided in
the future.
About ARM
ARM is the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC
microprocessor solutions. The company licenses its high-performance,
low-cost, power-efficient RISC processors, peripherals, and
system-on-chip designs to leading international electronics companies.
ARM also provides comprehensive support required in developing a
complete system. ARM's microprocessor cores are rapidly becoming a
volume RISC standard in such markets as portable communications,
handheld computing, multimedia, digital consumer and embedded
solutions. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.
About Magma
Magma provides leading software for designing highly complex
integrated circuits while maximizing Quality of Results with respect
to area, timing and power, and at the same time reducing overall
design cycles and costs. Magma provides a complete RTL-to-GDSII design
flow that includes prototyping, synthesis, place & route, and signal
and power integrity chip design capabilities in a single executable,
offering "The Fastest Path from RTL to Silicon"(TM). Magma's software
also includes products for advanced physical synthesis and
architecture development tools for programmable logic devices (PLDs);
capacitance extraction; and characterization and modeling. The
company's stock trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LAVA. Visit
Magma Design Automation on the Web at www.magma-da.com.
ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. ARM9E, ARM926EJ-S
and ARM946E-S are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brands or
product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is
used to represent ARM Holdings plc (LSE:ARM and Nasdaq:ARMHY), its
operating company ARM Limited, and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.,
ARM KK, ARM Korea Ltd., ARM Taiwan, ARM France SAS, ARM Consulting
(Shanghai) Co. Ltd., and ARM Belgium N.V.
Magma is a registered trademark and "The Fastest Path from RTL to
Silicon" is a trademark of Magma Design Automation Inc. All other
product and company names are trademarks and registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, the
matters set forth in this press release, including statements about
the features and benefits of Magma's system, are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially including, but not
limited to, Magma's ability to keep pace with rapidly changing
technology and its products' abilities to produce desired results.
Further discussion of these and other potential risk factors may be
found in the parties' latest filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on form 10-K, and any subsequent updates thereto on form
10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
hereof. The parties disclaim any obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Magma Design Automation Inc.
Monica Marmie, 408-565-7689
monical@magma-da.com
or
ARM Holdings plc
Michelle Spencer, (+44) 1628 427780
michelle.spencer@arm.com
