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News Release from: Virage Logic | Subject: ASAP Logic UHD cell library
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 16 June 2003
Cell library saves space and power
Virage Logic has added an Ultra-High-Density standard cell library to its silicon-proven Area, Speed and Power Logic product line.
Virage Logic has added an Ultra-High-Density (UHD) standard cell library to its silicon-proven Area, Speed and Power (ASAP) Logic product line Providing up to a 30% improvement in logic block area use while typically consuming up to 20% less power when compared with conventional standard cell architectures, the ASAP Logic UHD cell library is ideal for high volume consumer applications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 22 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We worked closely with Virage Logic to develop the UHD cell architecture specification that would provide us with the best area, power and performance trade-off", said Hisaya Keida, Director of IC Technology and Mixed-Signal Development, Kawasaki Microelectronics.
"We are very satisfied with the quality of the library and their level of professional expertise.
Working with Virage Logic has been an extremely positive experience, which I believe no other IP company could match".
Leveraging on Virage Logic's patented routing and cell architecture, the ASAP Logic UHD Library elements are considerably smaller than those of conventional standard cell libraries while delivering more routable results.
Since it is more than 20% smaller in cell height than typical standard cells, the combination of smaller device capacitance and shorter wire lengths results in 20% less power consumption.
"The addition of this unique ultra-high-density standard cell library to our ASAP Logic product line strengthens our overall semiconductor IP platform offering", said Brani Buric, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Virage Logic.
"Although the UHD library is ideal for consumer applications, it also benefits any area-limited design because it provides a significant improvement in area utilisation".
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