Hughes Network Systems Licenses Axis' Xcite to Speed Delivery of Next-Generation Wireless Networking Chips.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2002 Real-Time Hardware/Software Accelerator Shortens Time-to-Market for Next-Generation Wireless Chips Axis Systems Inc., makers of high-performance system-on-a-chip verification solutions, today announced that Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS), is a provider of broadband satellite network products for businesses and consumers. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and IP-based networks with its original DirecPC service but which it now markets Inc. (HNS HNS Hughes Network Systems LLC HNS Hrvatski Nogometni Savez (Croatian Football Federation) HNS Head & Neck Surgery HNS Hughes Network Systems, Inc. ), the world's largest provider of broadband satellite network solutions, has purchased Axis' Xcite verification system. With the help of Xcite, Hughes expects to be able to improve overall development schedules for its next-generation wireless chips. Verification is required to assure successful semiconductor designs at tape-out, before committing designs to fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. . Using Xcite, Hughes will extend its existing Verilog software verification Software verification is a broad and complex discipline of software engineering whose goal is to assure that a software fully satisfies all the expected requirements. There are two fundamental approaches to verification:
Xcite, based on Axis' patented ReConfigurable Computing (RCC RCC - An extensible language. ) engine, consists of a single system with one design database that can be used throughout the development process, from software simulation and hardware-accelerated simulation to hardware-software co-verification. Xcite enables Hughes to transition smoothly between each phase of the verification process. The ability to swap between the hardware verification engine and the software simulation engine instantaneously enables designers to run at hardware speed while debugging their designs in a familiar software environment. "We developed Xcite to solve problems just like those encountered by the Hughes design team," said Mike Tsai, Axis president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Our Xcite system combines the robust design capabilities of a software simulator with the high speed of a hardware accelerator. When designers are dealing with complicated system-on-a-chip designs to support next-generation systems, they need the versatility of software combined with the power of high-performance hardware to adequately verify designs." About Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems Inc. (HNS), a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Hughes Electronics Corp. (HUGHES), is the world's leading provider of broadband satellite network solutions for businesses and consumers, with more than 500,000 systems installed in 85 countries. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access Satellite Internet services are used in locations where terrestrial Internet access is not available and in locations which move frequently. Internet access via satellite is available worldwide, including vessels at sea and mobile land vehicles. services, which it markets globally under the DirecPC(R) and DIRECWAY(R) brands, and is a major supplier of mobile satellite networks, including GSM-enabled portable handsets and Internet devices. For terrestrial access, it offers the comprehensive AIReach(R) family of broadband wireless, point-to-multipoint products. In addition, HNS is a leading manufacturer of DIRECTV(R) satellite television receivers, having shipped over 8 million units to date. Headquartered outside Washington, D.C. in Germantown, Md., HNS maintains sales and support offices worldwide. The earnings of HUGHES, a unit of General Motors Corp., are used to calculate the earnings attributable to the General Motors Class H common stock (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GMH GMH General Motors Holden's ). To learn more about HNS, visit www.hns.com. About Axis Systems Axis Systems Inc. offers high-performance verification platforms for the hardware and software development of complex electronic system and system-on-a-chip designs. Axis' products help increase confidence in new designs, improve overall verification productivity and shorten time to market. On a single platform and with one design database, Axis' patented ReConfigurable Computing (RCC) technology provides software simulation, accelerated simulation, system emulation and hardware/software co-verification. Customers include the world's leading networking and multimedia companies. Axis has headquarters at 209 Java Drive, Sunnyvale, Calif. 94089. To learn more about Axis, visit www.axiscorp.com. Xcite is a trademark of Axis Systems Inc. HUGHES, DIRECWAY, DirecPC and AIReach are trademarks of Hughes Electronics Corp. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc. |
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