Mentor Graphics Seamless Product Supports Next-Generation PowerQUICC III Communications Processor from Freescale
WILSONVILLE, Ore.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 7, 2005—
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) today
announced a new Seamless(R) processor support package (PSP) for the
Freescale PowerQUICC(TM) III MPC8548E communications processor
containing a PowerPC(R) core. The Seamless product and new PSP provide
designers with a virtual platform on which to concurrently develop
board-level hardware and software in systems powered by the MPC8548E.
This approach increases simulation throughput, thereby allowing
designers to quickly validate that the system hardware and embedded
software are functionally correct before prototypes are manufactured,
thus reducing the risk of lengthy hardware design iterations.
"Seamless is a valuable tool for our customers. It enables them to
create and exercise virtual hardware prototypes earlier in the design
cycle, which leads to faster design closure and time to market," said
Lakshmi Mandyam, PowerQUICC III product marketing manager, Networking
and Computing Systems Group, Freescale Semiconductor. "We're seeing
strong interest in the MPC8548E processor from our customers in the
networking industry, and we are very pleased that Mentor Graphics is
ready with a turnkey solution that extends the benefits of a leading
co-verification environment to early adopters of one of our most
advanced communications processors."
The MPC8548E is one of the latest members of Freescale families of
PowerQUICC and PowerPC processors supported by the Seamless product,
supplementing a range of existing PSPs including the MPC85xx, MPC82xx,
and MPC74xx processors. With the Mentor Graphics Seamless
co-verification environment, designers can create simulation-based
functional prototypes early in the design that can be used throughout
the verification cycle. The Seamless product is part of Mentor's
Scalable Verification platform, a full suite of products that comprise
a complete path from HDL simulation to emulation.
The MPC8548E is one of Freescale's latest next-generation
communications processors based on the scalable e500 system-on-chip
(SoC) platform and a PowerPC processor core. It is designed to deliver
gigahertz-plus communications processing performance and advanced
features, including exceptional integration and high-speed
connectivity required by enterprise networking, telecom transmission
and switching, 3G wireless infrastructure, storage, and high-end
imaging markets. The MPC8548E combines the powerful PowerPC processor
core, enhanced peripherals, and high-speed interconnect technology to
balance processor performance with I/O system throughput.
"As a leader in hardware/software verification solutions, Mentor
Graphics, together with industry-leading CPU vendors like Freescale,
can maximize the value we offer to our companies' mutual customers,"
said Serge Leef, general manager of the SoC Verification Division at
Mentor Graphics. "With the Mentor/Freescale combination, hardware
engineers get the processor performance they need for their networking
and communication devices, and an efficient verification methodology
to help them move product to market on time."
Availability
Seamless PSPs for the MPC85xx, MPC82xx, and MPC74xx devices are
currently available from Mentor Graphics. For technical and pricing
information, please email seamless_info@mentor.com. To find additional
product information and technical papers, register for free Seamless
workshops and functional verification seminars, please visit
www.mentor.com/products/fv/hwsw_coverification/. For information on
the Freescale PowerQUICC based processors, visit
www.freescale.com/powerquicc.
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
$700 million and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.
Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road,
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site:
http://www.mentor.com/.
Mentor Graphics is a registered trademark of Mentor Graphics
Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact:
Mentor Graphics
Nate James, 503-685-0449
Email Contact
Sonia Harrison, 503-685-1165
Email Contact
|
Be the first to review this article
