QuickLogic Ships QuickDSP Devices Backed by Full IP and Development Support.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 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. Conference SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2001 Devices are up to 4X faster than traditional solutions; Integrated software/hardware system enables quick development of DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive functions for communications applications such as wireless and DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary ; Includes free IP from industry-leader Amphion QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq:QUIK), the pioneer of ESP (1) (Enhanced Service Provider) An organization that adds value to basic telephone service by offering such features as call-forwarding, call-detailing and protocol conversion. (embedded standard product) technology, today announced it is shipping its QuickDSP(TM) family of ESPs, along with a full hardware/software support system that includes free IP (intellectual property) from industry-leader Amphion (formerly ISS ISS See Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). ). With performance up to four times faster than traditional programmable logic See PLD. solutions and completely integrated DSP system support, the QuickDSP family offers fast and easy implementation of high-performance communications applications, including those for wireless and digital subscriber lines. In addition, it offers up to 662,208 system gates of logic and up to 82,900 RAM dual-port SRAM See static RAM. SRAM - static random-access memory bits to encompass the broadest range of designs. "Customer feedback during the development of the QuickDSP family said that designers want an integrated support system that simplifies the configuration of DSP functions for engineers with a range of expertise levels," said Jon Ewald, director of product marketing. "Therefore, we have provided a complete hardware/software system that includes a development board, DSP Wizard, QuickFILTER(TM) co-efficient generator and industry-leading IP from Amphion (formerly ISS) that is free with the product." Efficient Interconnect for Math-Intensive Applications Traditional programmable logic SRAM architectures have difficulty supporting the arithmetic logic inherent in DSP applications. In contrast, the efficient interconnect in QuickLogic's ViaLink(R) architecture enables QuickDSP devices to take advantage of up to 18 embedded computational units (ECUs) with dedicated 16-bit adders and registers and 8-bit multipliers specifically designed for flexible, high performance arithmetic functions. Each ECU is connected to the programmable logic array See PLA. as well as the RAM block array, permitting data to flow between all three sections of the device. QuickDSP family members supports single clock-cycle, 8-to 32-bit arithmetic functions with no pipelining, including up to 220 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. multiplies and 394 MHz adds. With a maximum of 662,200 system gates, the new devices address the majority of DSP applications key to the performance of such products as HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. and digital subscriber line (DSL) systems.
QL7100 QL7120 QL7160 QL7180
ECU* Blocks 10 12 16 18
Max Gates 292,160 373,440 558,464 662,208
Logic Array 40x24 48x32 64x48 72x56
Logic Cells 960 1,536 3,072 4,032
Max Flip-Flops 2,688 4,302 7,488 9,600
Max I/O 256 320 448 512
RAM Modules 20 24 32 36
RAM bits 46,100 55,300 73,700 82,900
PQFP 208 208
Packages BGA 516 516 516 516
FPBGA 280,484 280,484 280,484 280,484
672 672
Complete System Support Package Integrated QuickDSP software enables both DSP experts, and those designers working with DSP as part of a broader design, to quickly and easily create highly differentiated products and get them to market quickly. With just a few mouse clicks, the DSP Wizard creates optimized functions such as fixed and floating-point arithmetic logic as well as FIR and IIR IIR - Infinite Impulse Response filters. The QuickFILTER(TM) application automatically generates filter coefficients, and allows quick and easy FIR/FFT response analysis and system simulations. Also included is industry-leading intellectual property by the DSL experts at Amphion. Pricing and Availability The QL7180 and QL7160 QuickDSP devices are available now in BGA (Ball Grid Array) A popular surface mount chip package that uses a grid of solder balls as its connectors. Available in plastic and ceramic varieties, BGA is noted for its compact size, high lead count and low inductance, which allows lower voltages to be used. , and FPBGA FPBGA Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array packages at prices beginning at $60 in volume of 10,000 units. Editors: A photo of the QuickDSP family is available at www.quicklogic.com/press. QuickLogic ESP Advantages QuickLogic ESP families represent a system-level IC approach based on optimized, pre-characterized embedded functionality surrounded by user-customizable logic. The performance and size advantages provided by these embedded functions and QuickLogic's ViaLink logic architecture make these families ideal for high-speed, low-power applications such as tele- and data-communications, data storage and imaging. QuickLogic ESP families include QuickPCI(TM), QuickDSP(TM), QuickRAM(TM), QuickFC(TM) and QuickSD(TM). About QuickLogic QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq:QUIK) introduced the Embedded Standard Product (ESP) architecture in 1998, creating a new class of semiconductor devices that combines the guaranteed performance and lower cost of standard products with the flexibility and time-to-market benefits of programmable logic. Since then, QuickLogic has developed more than 100 ESP solutions for OEMs in such markets as telecommunications and data communications; video/audio, graphics and imaging; instrumentation and test; high-performance computing; and military systems. For more information on the company and its products, please go to www.quicklogic.com. 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 Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties including statements regarding pricing and availability of the QuickDSP family. 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. Note to Editors: The QuickLogic name and logo and ViaLink are registered trademarks and QuickDSP, QuickRAM, QuickFC, QuickPCI QuickSD, QuickDSP and QuickFILTER are trademarks of QuickLogic Corporation. All other brands or trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such. |
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