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STMicroelectronics Certifies Mentor Graphics Catapult C Synthesis Libraries and Joins Silicon Vendor Partners Program
WILSONVILLE, Ore.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 25, 2006—
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) today
announced that STMicroelectronics has added Catapult(R) C Synthesis
libraries to its standard ASIC (application specific integrated
circuit) design kit, a premier status achieved only after extensive
testing. This marks the first time STMicroelectronics has included
high-level synthesis technology in its ASIC design kit, making
electronic system level (ESL) design methodologies accessible to ASIC
designers throughout the world.
"Catapult C Synthesis is now a proven tool that helps accelerate
the development of high quality signal processing hardware," said
Philippe Magarshack, FTM group vice president, Central CAD & Design
Solutions General Manager, STMicroelectronics. "Catapult C libraries
are the first high-level synthesis technologies to satisfy our
stringent standards and we now want to extend the benefits of
high-level synthesis to our customers who need to develop
sophisticated next-generation designs as quickly as possible, in
particular in Mobile, Telecom and Consumer applications."
STMicroelectronics adoption of Catapult C Synthesis libraries
comes after several years of close collaboration with Mentor Graphics.
The two companies worked together to generate custom libraries,
develop test programs, and achieve integration with downstream
implementation tools in STMicroelectronics ASIC design kit.
STMicroelectronics has joined the Catapult Silicon Vendor Partners
(SVP) Program, which allows ASIC, FPGA (field programmable gate
array), and semiconductor foundry companies to provide certified
Catapult C Synthesis libraries to their customers. Under the terms of
the program, Mentor Graphics and STMicroelectronics performed
extensive testing to ensure the quality and reliability of Catapult
libraries with STMicroelectronics ASIC technology. As a result,
STMicroelectronics customers can expect increased efficiency and
decreased risk if they choose to use Catapult C Synthesis to implement
hardware in STMicroelectronics ASIC technology.
"As a recognized leader in advanced IC design methodologies, STs
decision to develop, certify and distribute Catapult C Synthesis
libraries as part of their standard ASIC design kit represents a
powerful endorsement of our product family's quality and maturity
among electronic system level (ESL) design tools," said Simon Bloch,
general manager of the Design Creation and Synthesis division for
Mentor Graphics. "We are very pleased that our collaboration with
STMicroelectronics has resulted in such a prestigious honor, and hope
that this is the first of many joint successes to come."
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 over
$700 million and employs approximately 4,000 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 and Catapult are registered trademarks 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
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