Xilinx launches world's fastest FPGAS

By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 12 March 2005, 20:30 IST
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MUMBAI:Xilinx, Inc. has announced the 7.1i release of its Integrated Software Environment (ISE) optimized for the Xilinx Virtex and new Spartan-3E FPGA families. ISE 7.1i incorporates unique elements of integration, speed, and ease of use to resolve some of the most pressing challenges for its rapidly growing user base of over 200,000 designers. The new tool integrates key power analysis, hierarchical design, simulation, and debug features, and supports the growing movement towards Linux-based design environments. Also included are new speed files for the Virtex-4 family, the world?s fastest FPGAs in every performance category. ?Well-integrated design tools enable high-performance systems designers to leverage the convergence of logic, DSP, embedded processing, and connectivity on a single programmable platform,? said Rich Sevcik, executive vice president of the Programmable Solutions Group at Xilinx. ?Fast cycle times and ease of use are equally critical for designers of high-volume products who are embracing the time-to-market and flexibility benefits available only with programmable logic.