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 Systems. 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 7.3 of ABEL for Xilinx devices and it is available today as a FREE downloadable tool. For more information on ABEL 7.3 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 no longer provide technical support. As of January 1, 2000, MINC+Synario product technical support was discontinued.

If you would like additional information on the MINC+Synario technology acquisition, please contact dave.grace@xilinx.com or larry.mckeogh@xilinx.com. 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.