Insight Memec to Distribute Anadigm Products Worldwide; Inventor of the Field-Programmable Analog Array and Global Semiconductor Distributor Expand Current Agreement.Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003 Insight Memec, a leading global semiconductor distributor and member of The Memec Group, announced today it has signed a global distribution agreement with Anadigm(R), the inventor of the field-programmable analog array (FPAA FPAA Field-Programmable Analog Array FPAA Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association FPAA Fairmount Park Art Association (Philadelphia, PA) FPAA Fresh Produce Association of the Americas FPAA Fire Protection Association of Australia ). Insight Memec currently offers the full line of Anadigm products throughout the Americas, and will extend the relationship to all regions of the world. With extensive experience in field-programmable gate array (hardware) field-programmable gate array - (FPGA) A gate array where the logic network can be programmed into the device after its manufacture. An FPGA consists of an array of logic elements, either gates or lookup table RAMs, flip-flops and programmable interconnect wiring. (FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) A type of gate array that is programmed in the field rather than in a semiconductor fab. Containing up to hundreds of thousands of gates, there are a variety of FPGA architectures on the market. ) and field-programmable digital array (FPDA FPDA Fluid Power Distributors' Association FPDA Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity FPDA Five Power Defence Arrangements (joint defence arrangement between Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom) ) devices, Insight Memec intends to combine its engineering expertise with its proven sales and marketing techniques to promote Anadigm internationally. The analog equivalent of a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), Anadigm FPAAs allow designers to implement analog signal processing Analog signal processing is any signal processing conducted on analog signals by analog means. "Analog" indicates something that is mathematically represented as a set of continuous values. This differs from "digital" which uses a series of discrete quantities to represent signal. functions in a CMOS-based silicon chip that cost-effectively replaces discretes or ASICs. With FPAAs, analog circuitry can be reconfigured during development, in the field, or on-the-fly by an embedded microcontroller within the end system. Using AnadigmDesigner(R) EDA (1) (Electronic Design Automation) Using the computer to design, lay out, verify and simulate the performance of electronic circuits on a chip or printed circuit board. software tools, users can fully simulate an analog design and immediately download it "Download It" is Clea's debut single. It was released in the UK on September 22, 2003 and missed the top 20 charting at #21. The single had average promotion, being performed in shows like Top of the Pops. to the FPAA for testing and validation. "As established in the Memec charter, we provide leading-edge technologies to our customers. Expanding our partnership with Anadigm enables Memec to apply our proven design resources to the forefront of field programmable analog arrays, a technology we expect to become as ubiquitous as the digital FPGA," said David Ashworth David Ashworth (d. 1947) was a former football referee, famous for managing Liverpool F.C. and Oldham Athletic. He was born in Waterford in the Republic of Ireland in 1868. , 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. of The Memec Group. "Our distributor network plays a strategic role in bringing the benefits of programmable analog to a wide range of customers, so we are excited to be working with Memec," said Bill McLean, Anadigm president and CEO. "With its global presence and experience with field programmable technologies, Memec is an excellent fit for Anadigm, and we are confident in seeing Memec replicate its success with FPGAs in growing the market for FPAAs." About The Memec Group The Memec Group encompasses three specialist semiconductor distribution companies, Impact, Insight and Unique. Each company focuses on a finite number of supplier partners, thus enabling superior product knowledge and unparalleled demand creation capabilities. Although Memec companies operate independently, they all rely on Memec United, the global logistics and EMS services division, and Memec Design, the design and engineering division, to offer original equipment manufacturers complete semiconductor solutions. Located throughout 42 countries, The Memec Group companies collectively represent over 200 developers and manufacturers of advanced semiconductors and intellectual property. With recent start-ups and acquisitions in Japan and Eastern Europe Eastern Europe The countries of eastern Europe, especially those that were allied with the USSR in the Warsaw Pact, which was established in 1955 and dissolved in 1991. , Memec continues to expand its presence to emerging key areas of the global semiconductor market. Go to www.memec.com for more information. About Anadigm Anadigm combines the three most powerful design trends from the digital world (design automation, field programmable ICs, real-time updating) into a platform for analog design, greatly reducing cost-of-ownership for analog signal conditioning and processing functions across many market segments. Founded in January 2000 as a venture-backed technology spinoff from Motorola, the company maintains U.S. headquarters in Campbell, Calif. and European headquarters in Crewe, U.K. For further information, visit us on the Web at www.anadigm.com. Anadigm(R) and AnadigmDesigner(R) are registered trademarks of Anadigm(R), Inc. |
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