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IP Provider Virage Logic Teams With Tensilica to Offer Embedded Memory Generator Integrated With Tensilica's Xtensa Configurable Processor Generator
SOC Designers Can Easily Choose Memory IP to Match Their
Xtensa Configuration
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & FREMONT, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 24, 2004—
SOC (system-on-chip) designers can now quickly evaluate and select
the optimal embedded memory intellectual property (IP) for their
Tensilica(R) Xtensa(R) processor configurations using a new web-based
portal interface. Created by Virage Logic Corporation (Nasdaq:VIRL), a
leading provider of best-in-class semiconductor IP platforms, the IP
web portal is accessible from Tensilica's Xtensa Processor Generator
on the Tensilica web site.
With the IP web portal, Xtensa designers can generate memories and
download area, speed and power data for all of their memory
configurations, thus optimizing their processor designs according to
their performance requirements. Using pull-down menu options, SOC
designers can easily choose from a variety of memory types for various
foundries and process technologies.
"The demand for high-performance memory IP continues to grow at a
rapid rate as more and more programmable functionality is built into
SOC designs," stated Jim Ensell, vice president of marketing for
Virage Logic. "With the Tensilica and Virage Logic web-based portal,
designers can now quickly evaluate and select the best memory for
their processor configuration."
"The right memory choice is important in getting the performance
needed from processor-based SOC design," according to Bernie
Rosenthal, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Tensilica.
"Virage Logic's memory portal makes it much faster and easier for the
design teams to do the performance trade-off analysis necessary to
select the optimal memories for their designs."
Availability
The Virage Logic memory portal is available now to Xtensa users
through Tensilica's Configurable Process Generator located at
https://www1.tensilica.com/login/gen/ten4genlogin.html. SOC designers
can configure memories as required for their design and manufacturing
purposes, such as: foundry, process technology, type of memory, and
preference for high-speed, high-density or ultra-low-power operation.
About Tensilica
Tensilica was founded in July 1997 to address the growing need for
optimized, application-specific microprocessor solutions in
high-volume embedded applications. With a configurable and extensible
microprocessor core called Xtensa, Tensilica is the only company that
has automated and patented the time-consuming process of generating a
customized microprocessor core along with a complete software
development tool environment, producing new configurations in a matter
of hours. For more information, visit www.tensilica.com.
About Virage Logic
Virage Logic Corporation (Nasdaq:VIRL) is a leading provider of
best-in-class semiconductor IP platforms based on memory, logic, I/Os,
and IP development tools that are silicon-proven and production ready.
Virage Logic meets market demands for cost reduction, while improving
performance and reliability for fabless and integrated device
manufacturer (IDM) companies focused on the consumer, communications
and networking, handheld and portable, and computer and graphics
markets. Virage Logic is headquartered in Fremont, California and has
sales and support offices worldwide. For more information, visit
www.viragelogic.com or call 877-360-6690 toll free or 510-360-8000.
Safe Harbor Statement for Virage Logic Under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
Statements made in this news release other than statements of
historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, for
example, statements relating to Virage Logic's business outlook, new
products and new relationships. Forward-looking statements are subject
to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which might
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include
Virage Logic's ability to maintain and develop new relationships with
third-party foundries, adoption of technologies by semiconductor
companies and increases in the demand for their products, the
company's ability to overcome the challenges associated with
establishing licensing relationships with semiconductor companies, the
company's ability to obtain royalty revenues from customers in
addition to license fees, business and economic conditions generally
and in the semiconductor industry in particular, competition in the
market for embedded memories and other risks including those described
in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended
September 30, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) on December 16, 2002, and in Virage Logic's other periodic
reports filed with the SEC, all of which are available from Virage
Logic or from the SEC's website (www.sec.gov), and in press releases
and other communications. Virage Logic disclaims any intention or duty
to update any forward-looking statements made in this news release.
Editors' Notes:
-- Tensilica, Xtensa and Xtensions Network are registered
trademarks belonging to Tensilica Inc.
-- All trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective
owners and are protected therein.
-- Tensilica's announced licensees include Agilent, AMCC (JNI
Corporation), Astute Networks, Avision, Bay Microsystems,
Berkeley Wireless Research Center, Broadcom, Cisco Systems,
Conexant Systems, Cypress, Crimson Microsystems, ETRI,
FUJIFILM Microdevices, Fujitsu Ltd., Hudson Soft, Hughes
Network Systems, Ikanos Communications, LG Electronics,
Marvell, MediaWorks, NEC Laboratories America, NEC
Corporation, Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT), Olympus
Optical Co. Ltd., S2io, Solid State Systems, Sony,
STMicroelectronics, TranSwitch Corporation, and Victor Company
of Japan (JVC).
Contact:
Tensilica
Paula Jones, 408-327-7343
paula@tensilica.com
or
Tanis Communications, Inc.
Joany Draeger, 650-365-3395
joany@taniscomm.com
or
Virage Logic
Sabina Burns, 510-743-8115
sabina.burns@viragelogic.com
or
Kerry McClenahan, 503-546-1002
kerry@mcbru.com
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