Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will
the Minc/Synario/ABEL product technologies be integrated into the Xilinx
design solutions?
A: Xilinx has already released new products
with these technologies integrated into the Xilinx Software Solutions.
For more information see WebPACK.
Q: Will
Xilinx sell MINC+Synario products?
A: Xilinx has discontinued selling
Minc/Synario/ABEL
products as they existed prior to the acquisition. NOTE:
No new device support nor updates will be supplied by Xilinx for these
products.
Q: What
happens if I own an OEM version of a MINC+Synario product?
A: Customers should continue to work directly
with the original providers of their OEM technology. All future updates,
customer support and product road maps will be provided by your original
technology provider.
Q:
I
own a copy of the schematic capture tool ECS (Engineering Capture System).
What are the plans for this tool?
A:
Xilinx has licensed this technology to Cohesion
Tools. They are actively supporting this tool and have taken over the
maintenance contracts.
Q: Can I still use ABEL for devices
other than Xilinx?
A: Version 7.0 of ABEL contains traditional device support.
Vendor independent device support going forward has yet to be determined.
Xilinx has released version 7.1 of ABEL for Xilinx devices and it is available
today as a FREE downloadable tool. For more information on ABEL
7.1 see WebPACK.
Q: How
long will Xilinx continue to offer technical support for the Minc/Synario/ABEL
products as they existed before the acquisition?
A: Xilinx
will provide technical support to those customers currently under maintenance.
As of January 1, 2000, MINC+Synario product technical support will be discontinued.
If you would like additional information on the MINC+Synario technology
acquisition, please call 303-544-5509. For customers outside of the
United States or Canada, please send e-mail to minc-synario@xilinx.com.
For more information on Xilinx programmable logic solutions, support, or
services, please visit our web site at www.xilinx.com. |