NEC joins the Virage fan club

Virage Logic has licensed its embedded memory technology to NEC Electronics.

Virage Logic has licensed its embedded memory technology to NEC Electronics.

The licensing agreement gives NEC access to a wide range of Virage Logic products including the Star Memory System with integrated self-test and repair; and ASAP Memory, embedded SRAM optimised for area, speed and power.

NEC intends to use this IP in the development of next-generation semiconductor products on its 0.13um process technology.

Virage Logic's silicon-proven embedded memories can be rapidly integrated into NEC's design engineering and wafer fabrication operations, providing advanced memory capabilities for NEC's broad lineup of semiconductor products.

These products will be offered as platform solutions for NEC's customers, as well as for internal system solutions for products such as mobile handsets, PC peripherals, automotive and digital consumer products.

Components using Virage Logic memories will also be integrated farther up the vertical chain in NEC's technology solutions targeting high-end servers and networks.

"Virage Logic's application-optimised embedded memories enhance our ability to react quickly to the changing demands of our customers and the marketplace", said Kazuyoshi Yamada, General Manager, Technology Foundation Development Division, NEC Electronics Corporation.

"Our agreement with Virage Logic will help us to continue building on our strengths as a leading global provider of technology solutions".

"NEC is revolutionising the integrated device manufacturer (IDM) model by combining strong vertical integration with leading-edge semiconductor IP from both internal and external sources", said Adam Kablanian, President and CEO, Virage Logic.

"With this comprehensive licensing agreement, Virage Logic IP technologies will be incorporated into a range of innovative products designed with NEC's extensive system knowledge and distributed via NEC's expansive global sales network".

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