Magneti Marelli Reduces Design and Simulation Time Using Mentor Graphics SystemVision for Safety Function Simulation.WILSONVILLE, Ore. -- Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics, Inc (NASDAQ: MENT) is a US-based multinational corporation dealing in electronic design automation (EDA) for electrical engineering and electronics, as of 2004, ranked third in the EDA industry it helped create. Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) announced today that international automotive leader Magneti Marelli Magneti Marelli Holding S.p.A. is a subsidiary of Fiat Group and leader in developing and manufacturing systems, modules and high-technology components for the automotive industry with 25,000 employees and a turnover of 4 billion euro in 2005. Powertrain S.p.A. has integrated Mentor Graphics(R) tools, including the newly launched SystemVision(TM) mixed-signal modeling and simulation environment, into its application-specific integrated circuit (hardware) Application-Specific Integrated Circuit - (ASIC) An integrated circuit designed to perform a particular function by defining the interconnection of a set of basic circuit building blocks drawn from a library provided by the circuit manufacturer. (ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. ) development flow to achieve a 30 percent reduction in design and simulation time. "Magneti Marelli's Powertrain Division reduced development time for its engine control custom design flow by 30 percent using SystemVision and ModelSim, and achieved a full running component in the first release," said Edoardo Martelli, methodology manager of R&D Hardware Development at Magneti Marelli. Magneti Marelli is using the multi-model, multi-domain software, SystemVision, for mechatronic system simulation, including safety function simulation, in order to design and simulate the core of a new digital ASIC. SystemVision provides a virtual lab, which supports industry-standard languages VHDL-AMS, SPICE and C, for creating and analyzing analog, digital, and mixed-signal systems. Magneti Marelli is also using Mentor Graphics products HDL (Hardware Description Language) A language used to describe the functions of an electronic circuit for documentation, simulation or logic synthesis (or all three). Although many proprietary HDLs have been developed, Verilog and VHDL are the major standards. Designer(TM) for design entry and ModelSim(R) for digital simulation. These tools facilitate ASIC development across distributed design teams and enable practical design reuse through rapid understanding and easy deployment of intellectual property (IP). Magneti Marelli imports the VHDL (VHSIC Hardware Description Language) A hardware description language (HDL) used to design electronic systems at the component, board and system level. VHDL allows models to be developed at a very high level of abstraction. files created by HDL Designer into SystemVision. The Mentor Graphics solution will be deployed in the Magneti Marelli Powertrain research and development site in Venaria Reale near Torino (northern Italy Northern Italy comprises of two areas belonging to NUTS level 1:
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. (ICs) for specific automotive applications; it also designs electronic control units (ECUs) and semi-automatic transmission A semi-automatic transmission (also known as clutchless manual transmission, dual-clutch transmission, automated manual transmission, e-gear, or paddle shift gearbox controls. The most important advantages with SystemVision are: --Drag and drop feature for importing VHDL code from HDL Designer --Extensive use of internal library of VHDL-AMS and Spice models --Co-simulation feature between SystemVision and ModelSim --Simulation of the complete system before the prototype. --Improved reliability and robustness About Magneti Marelli Magneti Marelli is an international leader in the design and production of high-tech components and systems for the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. . Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A. designs and develops components and systems to control internal combustion engines (petrol and diesel) and for transmission control. The company supplies the world's major car manufacturers such as Renault, Citroen, Peugeot, Fiat Group, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, BMW-Rover, DaimlerChrysler, GM-Opel, Volvo, Saab, Nissan, Toyota and Daewoo. About Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics, semiconductor and transportation companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of over $700 million and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon USA 97070-7777. The company has more than 70 offices worldwide, including Detroit, Munich and Tokyo. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com. Mentor Graphics and ModelSim are registered trademarks and SystemVision and HDL Designer are trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. |
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