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Cadence Announces Immediate Availability of Intel Architecture Design Kits

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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has announced the immediate availability of new Intel 32-bit (IA-32) and 64-bit (IA-64) architecture design kits for its SPECCTRAQuest Signal Integrity (SI) expert software. The new design kits contain simulation models and design tools for future IA-32 and IA-64 server processors, enabling systems design and signal integrity engineers to create, implement, and verify their new Intel designs using the Cadence SPECCTRAQuest technology.

The Cadence SPECCTRAQuest design kits provide users with an integrated environment to address specific technology areas for future systems, featuring Intel server processors, before committing them to final component placement and signal routing. Key benefits of the design kits include pre-tested and verified Intel models, advanced macro model support, instructional tutorials, and design kits that include topologies, test circuits, mock-up PCBs, and other applicable data.

Leading companies such as IBM and Intel are working closely with Cadence to extend the SPECCTRAQuest SI expert solution to support Intel's latest processor technologies. By using the SPECCTRAQuest design kits, system developers can help verify their system design and review critical system design aspects before committing resources to manufacturing hardware.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has announced the immediate availability of new Intel 32-bit (IA-32) and 64-bit (IA-64) architecture design kits for its SPECCTRAQuest Signal Integrity (SI) expert software.
  • The new design kits contain simulation models and design tools for future IA-32 and IA-64 server processors, enabling systems design and signal integrity engineers to create, implement, and verify their new Intel designs using the Cadence SPECCTRAQuest technology.
  • The Cadence SPECCTRAQuest design kits provide users with an integrated environment to address specific technology areas for future systems, featuring Intel server processors, before committing them to final component placement and signal routing.
  • Key benefits of the design kits include pre-tested and verified Intel models, advanced macro model support, instructional tutorials, and design kits that include topologies, test circuits, mock-up PCBs, and other applicable data.
  • Leading companies such as IBM and Intel are working closely with Cadence to extend the SPECCTRAQuest SI expert solution to support Intel's latest processor technologies.
  • The SPECCTRAQuest design kits are provided at no extra charge for customers who have the appropriate non-disclosure agreements (NDA) with Intel and Cadence.

Statistics:

  • 5,100 employees at Cadence (Source: Cadence)
  • 1999 annual revenue of $1.1 billion at Cadence (Source: Cadence)
  • $24,200 (U.S. list) for a one-year time-based license of SPECCTRAQuest SI expert software (Source: Cadence)
  • The design kits are provided at no extra charge for customers who have the appropriate non-disclosure agreements (NDA) with Intel and Cadence (Source: Cadence)

Sources:

  • Cadence Design Systems, Inc. press release dated August 22, 2000
  • Cadence web page at http://www.cadence.com

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