Atmel Endorses Synopsys VCS Simulator for Sign-Off; Accelerates SoC Design Verification with Rapid, Full-Timing Simulation.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 1999--

Synopsys Inc., (Nasdaq: SNPS) the design technology leader for complex IC design, today announced that Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) has issued sign-off support of Synopsys' high-performance VCS(TM) Verilog simulator for Atmel's ATL50/E2, ATL35 and ATL25 series Gate Arrays and Embedded Arrays. Synopsys VCS, the fastest Verilog simulator on the market, is supported by over 150 of the most advanced technology libraries currently available from every major semiconductor vendor worldwide and has obtained the Si2 Library Qualification Seal.

The ATL35 and ATL25 are Atmel's 0.35 and 0.25 micron process technology ASICs. These ASICs are targeted for system level integration (SLI) ASIC designs incorporating logic, microcontroller, DSP, memory and applicationication and the time that it takes," commented John Ford, director of ASIC Marketing at Atmel Corporation. "Vrating Flash and E2 memory, is providing certifff environment available."

Atmel sign-offS ideal for all phases of the design cycle. In addition, VCS offers full support of Open Verilog International and IEEE industry standards and interfaces to leading thirfunctional verification of complex designs. Synopsys complements this suite with a unique static verificationed integrated circuits, electronic systems and systems on a chip. Synopsys also provides consulting services and support to its customers to streamline the overall design process and accelerate time-to-market. Additional information about Synopsys is available at http://www.synopsys.com.

About Atmel

Atmel offers the unique ability to integrate non-volatile memory (NVM) into ASIC via its FlashASIC and E2ASIC product families. Atmel's current product roadmap goes down to 0.18-micron technology with the ability to embed up to 128 Mb of Flash. Atmel is only major NVM memory supplier to have such capability. In addition, Atmel has made significant investments in IP in the areas of Multimedia, Wireless Communications, Wireline Communication and Storage devices.

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