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Exemplar Logic Unveils LeonardoSpectrum 99.1, Revolutionizing Programmable Logic Devices Design

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Exemplar Logic Inc., a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp., has announced the latest version of its pioneering LeonardoSpectrum synthesis tool, designed to simplify the design of programmable logic devices (PLDs) exceeding one million gates. This groundbreaking software features improved team design flow capabilities, incremental synthesis, and chip-level optimizations, resulting in faster and more efficient chip designs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The LeonardoSpectrum 99.1 synthesis tool offers improved team design flow capabilities, enabling electronic design engineers to develop field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) by working together at the block level.
  • Incremental synthesis capabilities can dramatically accelerate design iterations, reducing cycle time from hours to minutes.
  • New algorithms enable LeonardoSpectrum to analyze an entire million-gate design and automatically make chip-level optimizations, reducing area and improving chip performance by up to 60 percent.
  • The tool features enhanced device support from leading manufacturers, including Actel, Altera, Dynachip, Lattice/Vantis, and Xilinx.
  • Exemplar Logic's LeonardoSpectrum 99.1 is available immediately, with prices starting at $4,500 for node-locked PC versions.
  • The tool supports various platforms, including Windows NT, 95, and 98, Solaris, and HP-UX.
  • The new version includes support for Actel's ProASIC device, Altera's Flex 10KE, Flex 10KA, and Flex 10KB devices, as well as Xilinx's Virtex and XC4000 devices.

Statistics:

  • The cycle time for design iterations can be reduced from hours to minutes with incremental synthesis capabilities.
  • The quality of results improvements in area and timing performance can reach up to 60 percent with the new algorithms.
  • The Exemplar Logic company has more than 28 sales and distribution offices worldwide.
  • The tool is now available on various platforms, including Windows NT, 95, and 98, Solaris, and HP-UX.

Sources:

  • Exemplar Logic Inc., a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp., is a leading provider of electronic hardware and software design solutions.
  • Dataquest reports Exemplar Logic as the world's number one PLD synthesis tool supplier.
  • Exemplar Logic has 28 sales and distribution offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, and the Pacific Rim.
  • Exemplar's website: www.exemplar.com.
  • Exemplar Logic's headquarters is located at 6503 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555.
  • Phone: (510) 789-3333, e-mail: sales@exemplar.com.

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