QuickLogic Lowest-Power FPGAs Supported by Precision Synthesis From Mentor Graphics
SUNNYVALE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Oct. 31, 2005—
QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:QUIK) today announced
that the latest version of the Precision(R) Synthesis tool from Mentor
Graphics(R) Corporation supports QuickLogic's uWatt FPGAs and
Programmable Bridges. Precision Synthesis incorporates logic synthesis
algorithms optimized for minimizing area and power consumption, and
maximizing performance for designs targeted at consumer electronics
and other handheld applications.
The synthesis algorithms in Precision Synthesis work to reduce the
number of logic levels typically used in a design. Reduced logic
levels lead to increased performance and lower dynamic power
consumption. Using an intuitive user interface, Precision Synthesis
improves FPGA development productivity through pushbutton logic
synthesis that improves time-to-market, and incremental and modular
design flows that accelerate the number of design iterations engineers
can perform per day. The tool also provides an enhanced cross-probing
feature to speed design analysis and throughput by helping designers
make decisions quickly and interactively on specific design
architecture improvements. Precision Synthesis supports a broad range
of industry-standard languages and offers complete support of VHDL,
Verilog 2001, and SystemVerilog.
"Mentor Graphics is a recognized technology leader in synthesis
tools. By extending support to our popular uWatt FPGAs and
Programmable Bridges, our customers now have access to world-class
synthesis tools that can significantly improve the performance,
utilization and power consumption of their designs," said Tom Hart,
Chairman, President and CEO. "Dedicated Precision Synthesis users,
whose systems require the lowest power FPGA available, now have native
tool chain support for QuickLogic devices that fulfill this need."
"Mentor Graphics is pleased to support QuickLogic to ensure that
the powerful pushbutton and interactive optimization capabilities in
our Precision Synthesis tool complement the full range of innovative
features available in QuickLogic's new device families," said Simon
Bloch, general manager, Design Creation and Synthesis Division, Mentor
Graphics. "We believe our advanced synthesis support enables a very
practical solution for the many companies competing in the consumer
electronics arena, especially in handheld designs that demand
efficient use of both power and area."
Availability
QuickLogic device support is available in Precision Synthesis from
Mentor Graphics as an overlay kit. For additional company and product
information, please go to: http://www.quicklogic.com or
http://www.mentor.com/products/fpga_pld/
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on
current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties.
QuickLogic's actual results may differ from the results described in
the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ include, but are not limited to, general conditions
in the semiconductor industry, development risks, market acceptance
and the impact of competitive products. These and other risk factors
are detailed in QuickLogic's periodic reports and registration
statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About QuickLogic
QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:QUIK) is the leading provider of
the lowest power programmable logic solutions for the portable
electronics, industrial, communications and military markets. Our
latest products, Eclipse II(TM) and QuickPCI(TM) are being used to
implement bridge and control solutions in embedded systems requiring
Wi-Fi and IDE-based hard disk drives. QuickLogic's proprietary
ViaLink(R) technology offers significant benefits, for programmable
logic, including the lowest power, instant on capability and bullet
proof intellectual property security. The company is located at 1277
Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1138. Web site www.quicklogic.com
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