WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(Business Wire)--
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) today announced that Juniper Networks
has completed the world`s first network instruction set processor IC using
Mentor Graphics® physical verification and silicon test tools.
Juniper`s new processor is part of Juniper`s latest Junos® Trio chipset that
enables the delivery of Juniper`s MX-3D platforms. "We went with the Calibre®
verification platform because it gives a high level of confidence in the
manufacturability of our design," said Debashis Basu, senior director of
Foundation Technologies at Juniper Networks. "With a design of this size, we
needed a solution that could deliver fast turnaround time. The Calibre user
interface environment and scripting capability helped us to find and debug
problems quickly, and automate chip assembly."
Juniper employed a combination of Mentor`s embedded deterministic test pattern
generation and memory BIST products to meet demanding test requirements. With
hundreds of separate embedded memories, Juniper`s design presented a real test
challenge to minimize routing congestion, enable at-speed testing, and keep real
estate required for BIST controllers to a minimum. Juniper was able to achieve
their objectives using Mentor`s modular test flow, embedded deterministic
pattern compression, and efficient memory BIST technology.
"Mentor Graphics is focused on providing solutions that meet the newest
challenges our customers are facing at advanced IC technology nodes," said
Joseph Sawicki, vice president and general manager for the Design-to-Silicon
division at Mentor Graphics. "For physical design verification, testing and DFM,
our goal is to deliver best-in-class technology through integrated platforms
that also provide maximum flexibility to adapt to each customer`s unique
requirements and design flows."
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 and
semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over
the last 12 months of about $800 million and employs approximately 4,425 people
worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road,
Wilsonville, Oregon, 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics and Calibre are registered trademarks of Mentor Graphics
Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.)
Mentor Graphics
Gene Forte, 503-685-1193
gene_forte@mentor.com
Sonia Harrison, 503-685-1165
sonia_harrison@mentor.com
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