Source: Aldec, Inc.
March 30, 2006

Aldec’s Verilog Simulator with full support for Sun Microsystems Open-Source UltraSPARC T1 Processor Core is available at no cost for 90 days

Henderson Nevada, March 30th, 2006 -- Aldec, Inc., a pioneer in mixed HDL language simulation and advanced design tools for ASIC and FPGA devices, announced today full simulation support in RivieraTM for the open-source UltraSPARC T1 from Sun Microsystems. Riviera, a world-class mixed language HDL simulator, supports common kernel simulation of complex digital logic circuit designs that have been written in Hardware Description Languages (HDL), including VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and SystemC™.

“Aldec looks forward to the many new possibilities and applications that the OpenSPARC community will develop. We are offering the utilization of Aldec’s Sun Solaris based Riviera simulator at no cost for 90 days to all qualified organizations that drive the art and science of multi-core, multi-threaded hardware and software design,” said David Rinehart, vice president of marketing at Aldec.

Sun Microsystems has released its UltraSPARC T1 multi-core processor to the general public. Sun's initiative will allow the OpenSPARC community to implement custom logic circuit hardware designs using the OpenSPARC T1 Verilog source code model of the UltraSPARC T1. To support this effort, Aldec will offer free access to its Riviera Verilog Simulator on the Sun Solaris 10 platform for a 90-day trial basis to all qualified organizations.

Pricing and Availability

Riviera trial license is available today to all qualified organizations from the OpenSPARC community website: http://opensparc.sunsource.net/nonav/marketplace/index.html. Riviera is sold directly by Aldec, Inc. in the U.S. and by authorized international distributors. For more information, please visit www.aldec.com.

About Aldec

Aldec, Inc., a 22-year EDA tool provider, is committed to delivering high-performance, HDL-based design verification software for UNIX®, Linux® and Windows® platforms. Aldec is dedicated and responsive to serving its customers’ needs with its offices located around the globe. Continuous innovation, superior product quality and a total commitment to customer service comprise the foundation of Aldec’s strategic objectives. Additional information about Aldec is available at http://www.aldec.com.