FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PORTLAND, Ore. — Sept. 13, 1999 —Model Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) and Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX), today announced that they will provide a custom Xilinx version of the popular ModelSimÔ simulator. ModelSim Xilinx Edition Starter (ModelSim XE Starter) will be offered free of charge to all registered Xilinx customers with current maintenance contracts. This agreement is the latest evidence that VHDL and Verilog-based design flows are fast becoming a requirement for advanced FPGA designs. In addition to the ModelSim XE Starter, Xilinx will also offer and support the ModelSim Xilinx Edition (ModelSim XE) simulator. Both products are based on Model Technology’s industry standard ModelSim simulator. With more than 40,000 licenses sold worldwide, ModelSim is the simulator of choice for all designs, ranging from simple programmable logic to multi-million gate FPGAs and ASICs. "The Xilinx commitment to HDL simulation will make it much easier for FPGA designers to adopt and reap the benefits of HDL-based design," said Anne Wagner, vice president and general manager of Mentor Graphics HDL Design Division. "ModelSim Xilinx Edition Starter offers designers risk-free entry into proven HDL simulation technology. The transition to HDL-based design will also be eased as Xilinx customers can now access support for their entire design-flow directly from Xilinx." Rich Sevcik, senior vice president and general manager of software, cores and support at Xilinx added, "By working closely with Model Technology, we can provide Xilinx designers with turn-key access to world-class HDL simulation tools, enabling our users to achieve the highest levels of designer productivity. The choice was simple: after talking with our customers and reviewing the benchmarks, the ModelSim simulator provides the type of powerful, easy-to-use tool that Xilinx customers demand." Product Descriptions
ModelSim XE and ModelSim XE Starter versions will be available from Xilinx beginning in October. ModelSim XE Starter version is available free of charge to all registered Xilinx customers with current maintenance contracts. Pricing for ModelSim XE is $1,495 and includes the first year of maintenance and support. Easy Upgrade Path Available
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