SAN JOSE, Calif., September 14, 1999—XilinxÒ , Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) announced today the availability of software products on their recently deployed e-commerce site, the Silicon Xpresso Cafe. The Cafe delivers global, 24/7 access to Xilinx solutions on-line providing an additional means for design engineers to obtain development tools and programming hardware. Included in the initial offerings are Xilinx Alliance SeriesÔ and Foundation SeriesÔ software, Xilinx CPLD WebPACKÔ and WebFITTERÔ tools, as well as hardware supporting the design process such as the new USB-ready MultiLINXÔ download cable. 

"Designers can now conveniently obtain the latest releases of the advanced design solutions from their desktops anytime of day and from anywhere in the world," said Kenn Perry, senior director of Software Marketing. "The launch of the Silicon Xpresso Cafe further extends our leadership position in the area of Internet-enabled design by supporting the desktop purchasing environments of today's networked economy." 

Complementing existing sales channels  

Xilinx customers who purchase their tools on-line can expect the same high level of service they would receive if they purchased the product from a Xilinx sales partner. The design of the Silicon Xpresso Cafe complements the existing Xilinx sales channel by offering visitors the ability to select a supporting Xilinx distributor. Once a customer submits the e-commerce site order, the appropriate Xilinx sales partner is contacted so that any additional project-related requirements are addressed. 

On-line access to the industry's leading Internet-enabled design solutions 

The 2.1i versions of the Alliance Series and Foundation Series software enable designers to deliver high performance digital designs on time and to specification. The combination of fast design compile times and the Xilinx cores offering can significantly reduce a project's time-to-market. Highlights of this latest release include support for the industry's first two–million gate FPGA, double the design compile time improvement, support for Xilinx Internet Team DesignÔ (ITD), advanced high-level design support using cores, and advanced synthesis technology using FPGA Express v3.2 from Synopsys. All configurations of both the Alliance Series and Foundation Series software are now available at the Silicon Xpresso Cafe. 

The Xilinx CPLD Web-powered solutions include the WebFITTER tool, an on-line device fitting and evaluation tool, and the WebPACK, free downloadable software solutions for designing and implementing Xilinx XC9500Ô or CoolRunnerÔ CPLD series. Through the Silicon Xpresso Cafe users can easily access these complete tool sets for CPLD design. 

Powered by leading E-business technologies  

Xilinx has teamed up with e-business leaders to create the Xilinx Silicon Xpresso Cafe. Using the Oracle e-business engine and credit card payment processing, and Internet fraud screening services from CyberSource, customers can confidently make purchases at the Cafe in a secure and reliable environment. 

To access the Silicon Xpresso Cafe, go to www.xilinx.com and select "Buy Online" from the "Jump To" navigation menu. The Silicon Xpresso Cafe accepts credit card payments, and products will be shipped to customers within two to four days in the United States and within four to seven days outside of the United States. 

Xilinx is the leading innovator of complete programmable logic solutions, including advanced integrated circuits, software design tools, predefined system functions delivered as cores, and unparalleled field engineering support. Founded in 1984 and head quartered in San Jose, Calif., Xilinx invented the field programmable gate array (FPGA) and fulfills more than half of the world demand for these devices today. Xilinx solutions enable customers to significantly reduce the time required to develop products for the computer, peripheral, telecommunications, networking, industrial control, instrumentation, high-reliability/military, and consumer markets. For more information, visit the Xilinx web site at www.xilinx.com.