ESM Launches New Foundry Design Kit Service.Business Editors NEWPORT, Wales--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2001 Leading analog and mixed signal semiconductor foundry, European Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited (ESM (1) (Enterprise Storage Management) Managing the online, nearline and offline storage within a large organization. It includes analysis of storage requirements as well as making routine copies of files and databases for backup, archiving, disaster recovery, ), and Nordic VLSI VLSI: see integrated circuit. (1) (Very Large Scale Integration) Between 100,000 and one million transistors on a chip. See SSI, MSI, LSI and ULSI. (2) (VLSI Technology, Inc., Tempe, AZ, www.semiconductors. of Trondheim, Norway, today unveiled a new foundry design kit service for ESM customers. The ESM foundry design kit comprises library cells, technology documents and design flow integration tools which provide highly flexible, modular cell libraries, enabling integration into many design flows. Under an agreement between the two companies, Nordic VLSI, a leading Norwegian IC design house established in 1983, will supply ICE cell libraries to ESM for release to customers. Library features include high density, low power consumption and special cells for low leakage current. As part of the library kit service, Nordic VLSI will develop and enhance the cell libraries, releasing updated versions on a quarterly basis for ESM customers. Nordic VLSI, which has a track record of more than 200 proven designs, will support ESM's 0.5micron CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. (ESM5), 0.5micron BiCMOS (ESM5B) and 0.35micron CMOS (ESM35) processes. Nordic VLSI's frontend libraries are available for download together with ESM's data sheets via ESM's website at www.esm-semi.co.uk. In addition to supplying the library kits to support ESM's process platforms, ESM customers will have the added benefit of a library support service provided by Nordic VLSI's highly experienced engineering staff. Robert Wright Robert Wright is the name of:
Odd Ronning, CEO of Nordic VLSI, said: "For Nordic VLSI, this co-operation is a strategic step into the future dominated by very specialised companies and a need for strong alliances to be able to offer a fast and secure route to volume production. We look forward to meeting the customers needs, either its library support or design backend service." About European Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited (ESM) Based in Newport, UK, ESM is one of the leading independent semiconductor foundries in Europe. Its customers are fabless semiconductor companies and Integrated Device Manufacturers who supply the wireless, smart power, broadband, Internet and consumer markets. The company specialises in analog and mixed-signal process technologies, including BiCMOS, High Voltage The term high voltage characterizes electrical circuits, in which the voltage used is the cause of particular safety concerns and insulation requirements. High voltage is used in electrical power distribution, in cathode ray tubes, to generate X-rays and particle beams, to , Antifuse and PowerMOSFET, and operates a state-of-the-art eight-inch facility as well as a six-inch manufacturing facility. ESM supports the US through its wholly-owned subsidiary European Semiconductor Manufacturing Inc. which has offices in Silicon Valley. Further information about ESM is available at www.esm-semi.co.uk About Nordic VLSI ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and : Nordic VLSI ASA is one of the leading European independent IC design houses developing, producing and delivering state-of-the-art integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. for customers world wide. The company was founded in 1983, has shown a strong growth and has now locations in Trondheim, Oslo and Bergen. The company has special focus on components for wireless communication, mixed signal and complex digital and analog integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for design. Nordic VLSI is well positioned in the following market segments: RF, data and telecom, industrial, medical, automotive and consumer electronics. The company develops, markets and sells standard off the shelf integrated circuits, as well as integrated circuits based on customers specifications (ASIC's). All operations are managed according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 approved quality assurance system. Nordic VLSI ASA is also listed at the Norwegian stock exchange. Further information about Nordic VLSI is available at www.nvlsi.no Further information from: Sian Cummins Marketing Communications Manager European Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited Cardiff Road Newport NP10 8YJ Tel: 44 1633 810121 Fax: 44 1633 810820 |
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