Austria Mikro Systeme International Adopts Sunrise Test Systems Inc.'s Suite of Tools

Strategic Insights -

Sunrise Test Systems Inc., a Viewlogic Company, has announced that Austria Mikro Systeme International (AMS) has adopted Sunrise's suite of tools for the support of AMS's ASIC design activities, as well as for internal ASSP designs. The selection of Sunrise's tools was based on several factors, including their quality and performance, as well as their ability to interface efficiently with AMS's design environments. The tools, which include TestGen, were chosen for their ability to provide high-quality support to AMS's customers, particularly its major European customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Austria Mikro Systeme International (AMS) has adopted Sunrise Test Systems Inc.'s suite of tools for ASIC design activities.
  • The selection of Sunrise's tools was based on their quality and performance, as well as their ability to interface efficiently with AMS's design environments.
  • The tools, which include TestGen, were chosen for their ability to provide high-quality support to AMS's customers.
  • AMS has a long tradition in designing mixed-signal circuits and is committed to providing its customers with the highest quality silicon.
  • TestGen is a suite of software tools consisting of four tightly integrated modules: START, a high-speed fault simulator, and a test vector generator.
  • TestGen is compatible with most standard libraries and netlist formats and can interface with all major CAE systems.
  • AMS offers a full range of custom solutions for market segments including communication, automotive, and industrial electronics.

Statistics:

  • AMS has specialized in the development and production of custom-specific circuits (ASICs) for over 10 years.
  • Sunrise Test Systems, Inc. was founded in October, 1990.
  • TestGen is compatible with most standard libraries and netlist formats.
  • TestGen can interface with all major CAE systems, including those from Viewlogic, Cadence and Mentor.
  • TestGen runs on engineering workstations from Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Silicon Graphics and the IBM 86000.

Sources:

  • "Sunrise Test Systems Inc. and AMS Announce Adoption of Sunrise's Suite of Tools" - June 12, 1995
  • Sunrise Test Systems, Inc. press release
  • Austria Mikro Systeme International (AMS) information