FPGA Tool Suite Welcomes New Device Families Into The Fold

Sept. 6, 2004

Magma's characterization and modeling tools now support Legend Design Technology's MSIM circuit simulator. Magma's SiliconSmart tools, combined with the Legend MSIM simulator, quickly deliver accurate nanometer libraries. SiliconSmart tools support sophisticated stimulus definition, measurement acquisition, and job-management features. For more information, visit www.magma-da.com and www.legenddesign.com.

Nonvolatile Memory IP from Kilopass Technology is the latest addition to the overall portfolio of Global UniChip, an SoC design foundry. The Kilopass' XPM nonvolatile memory technology lets customers access post-manufacturing programming of nonvolatile memory implemented in standard 0.18- and 0.13-µm CMOS processes. For details, see www.globalunichip.com and www.kilopass.com.

About the Author

David Maliniak

MWRF Executive Editor

In his long career in the B2B electronics-industry media, David Maliniak has held editorial roles as both generalist and specialist. As Components Editor and, later, as Editor in Chief of EE Product News, David gained breadth of experience in covering the industry at large. In serving as EDA/Test and Measurement Technology Editor at Electronic Design, he developed deep insight into those complex areas of technology. Most recently, David worked in technical marketing communications at Teledyne LeCroy. David earned a B.A. in journalism at New York University.