QuickLogic Lowest-Power FPGAs Supported by Precision Synthesis From Mentor Graphics.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :QUIK) today announced that the latest version of the Precision(R) Synthesis tool from 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. (R) Corporation supports QuickLogic's uWatt FPGAs and Programmable Bridges. Precision Synthesis incorporates logic synthesis The conversion of a high-level electronic circuit description into a list of logic gates and their interconnections, called the "netlist." Every logic synthesis program understands some subset of Verilog and VHDL. algorithms optimized for minimizing area and power consumption, and maximizing performance for designs targeted at consumer electronics and other handheld applications. The synthesis algorithms in Precision Synthesis work to reduce the number of logic levels typically used in a design. Reduced logic levels lead to increased performance and lower dynamic power consumption. Using an intuitive user interface, Precision Synthesis improves 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. development productivity through pushbutton push·but·ton n. also push button A small button that activates an electric circuit when pushed. adj. also push-but·ton Equipped with or operated by a pushbutton. logic synthesis that improves time-to-market, and incremental and modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. flows that accelerate the number of design iterations engineers can perform per day. The tool also provides an enhanced cross-probing feature to speed design analysis and throughput by helping designers make decisions quickly and interactively on specific design architecture improvements. Precision Synthesis supports a broad range of industry-standard languages and offers complete support of 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. , Verilog 2001, and SystemVerilog. "Mentor Graphics is a recognized technology leader in synthesis tools. By extending support to our popular uWatt FPGAs and Programmable Bridges, our customers now have access to world-class synthesis tools that can significantly improve the performance, utilization and power consumption of their designs," said Tom Hart, Chairman, 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. . "Dedicated Precision Synthesis users, whose systems require the lowest power FPGA available, now have native tool chain support for QuickLogic devices that fulfill this need." "Mentor Graphics is pleased to support QuickLogic to ensure that the powerful pushbutton and interactive optimization capabilities in our Precision Synthesis tool complement the full range of innovative features available in QuickLogic's new device families," said Simon Bloch, general manager, Design Creation and Synthesis Division, Mentor Graphics. "We believe our advanced synthesis support enables a very practical solution for the many companies competing in the consumer electronics arena, especially in handheld designs that demand efficient use of both power and area." Availability QuickLogic device support is available in Precision Synthesis from Mentor Graphics as an overlay kit. For additional company and product information, please go to: http://www.quicklogic.com or http://www.mentor.com/products/fpga_pld/ Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. QuickLogic's actual results may differ from the results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, general conditions in the semiconductor industry, development risks, market acceptance and the impact of competitive products. These and other risk factors are detailed in QuickLogic's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About QuickLogic QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:QUIK) is the leading provider of the lowest power programmable logic See PLD. solutions for the portable electronics, industrial, communications and military markets. Our latest products, Eclipse II(TM) and QuickPCI(TM) are being used to implement bridge and control solutions in embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. requiring Wi-Fi and IDE-based hard disk drives. QuickLogic's proprietary ViaLink(R) technology offers significant benefits, for programmable logic, including the lowest power, instant on capability and bullet proof intellectual property security. The company is located at 1277 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1138. Web site www.quicklogic.com The QuickLogic name and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic Corporation. 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