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Magma Announces Availability of Reference Methodology for ARM Cortex-R4 Processor; Expanded ARM-Magma Portfolio of IC Implementation Reference Methodologies for ARM Processors Provides a Comprehensive RTL-to-GDSII Solution for ARM Licensees
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 20, 2006—
Magma(R) Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA), a
provider of semiconductor design software, today announced the release
of a Reference Methodology (RM) for RTL-to-GDSII implementation of the
new ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-R4 embedded processor in systems on chips
(SoCs). The ARM-Magma Reference Methodology for the ARM Cortex-R4
processor is the result of the solid working relationship between ARM
and Magma and benefits a growing number of mutual customers by
addressing key nanometer design requirements.
This new methodology complements existing ARM-Magma RMs available
for the ARM926EJ-S(TM) and ARM1176JZ-S(TM) processors. The RM is easy
to follow, quick to use and thus improves time to market. With the
completion of this methodology, the Cortex-R4 processor is now
verified as "Magma-Ready" IP.
"This RM is based on Magma's proven RTL-to-GDSII methodology for
IC implementation, which improves time to market by dramatically
increasing designer productivity," said Kam Kittrell, general manager
of Magma's Design Implementation Business Unit. "Partnering with ARM,
we continue to provide our mutual customers with industry-leading
processors and proven design methodologies that accelerate the
development of leading-edge SoC designs."
"ARM products provide the nucleus of next-generation SoC designs,
including automotive, disk drives, cell phones, portable, wireless,
communication devices and multimedia devices," said Keith Clarke, vice
president, Technical Marketing, ARM. "Our expanding relationship with
Magma enables us to continue to provide easy integration of ARM IP
with Magma's expanded portfolio of IC implementation RMs, which can
benefit our mutual customers and enable advanced SoC solutions."
The ARM-Magma Reference Methodology for the Cortex-R4 processor
provides implementation guidelines for ARM licensees who use the Magma
tool flow, which includes Blast Create(TM), Blast Plan(TM) Pro, Blast
Fusion(R), Blast Power(TM), Blast Noise(TM) and Blast Rail(TM). The
methodology is portable and extendable and is easily adaptable by
customizing it to meet specific SoC implementation requirements. By
following the methodology, ARM licensees will learn best practices
that enable them to deliver a finished hardened macro for re-use in a
hierarchical SoC design.
The reference methodology includes documentation, scripts and
design guidelines and is available now from the ARM website at
www.arm.com/products/CPUs/rfmagma.html.
ARM-Magma Panel Discussion at DAC in San Francisco
ARM and Magma will present a panel discussion entitled "Reining in
Time to Market for Next-Generation Embedded Designs" on Tuesday, July
25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Design Automation Conference
(DAC) in San Francisco. The lunchtime discussion, moderated by John
Blyler, editor of Chip Design magazine, will feature panelists from
ARM, Magma, Chartered Semiconductor and Broadcom.
To register, visit www.magma-da.com/DACLunchPanel.html
About Magma
Magma's software for integrated circuit (IC) design is recognized
as embodying the best in semiconductor technology. The world's top
chip companies use Magma's EDA software to design and verify complex,
high-performance ICs for communications, computing, consumer
electronics and networking applications, while at the same time
reducing design time and costs. Magma provides software for IC
implementation, analysis, physical verification, characterization and
programmable logic design, and the company's integrated RTL-to-GDSII
design flow offers "The Fastest Path from RTL to Silicon"(TM). Magma
is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. with offices around the world.
Magma's stock trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LAVA. Visit
Magma Design Automation on the Web at www.magma-da.com.
Magma, Blast Fusion and Blast Noise are registered trademarks, and
Blast Create, Blast Plan, Blast Power, Blast Rail and "The Fastest
Path from RTL to Silicon" are trademarks of Magma Design Automation.
All other product and company names are trademarks and registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. ARM926EJ-S and
ARM1176JZ-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; 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.; ARM Belgium N.V.;
AXYS Design Automation Inc.; AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Technologies Pvt.
Ltd.; and ARM Physical IP, Inc.
Forward-looking Statements:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the
matters set forth in this press release, including statements that the
ARM-Magma Reference Methodology improves time to market and that the
Magma software increases designer productivity, 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 ARM's and Magma's abilities to keep pace with rapidly
changing technology, the companies' products' abilities to produce
desired results and the companies' decisions to continue working
together. Further discussion of these and other potential risk factors
may be found in Magma's public filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov). Magma undertakes no additional
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Magma Design Automation Inc.
Monica Marmie, 408-565-7689
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