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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
XILINX ENABLES RECONFIGURABLE COMPUTING WITH
FREE JBits SOFTWARE FOR USE WITH VIRTEX-II FPGAS
New software from Xilinx Research Labs enables Run-time Reconfiguration
SAN JOSE, Calif., August 5, 2003-Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today
announced the immediate availability of JBits 3.0 software with
support for its leading Virtex-II line of FPGAs. The new software
is available at no charge and can be easily downloaded from the
Xilinx website at www.xilinx.com/labs/projects/jbits/.
By making JBits 3.0 support for Virtex-II available to researchers
and developers in reconfigurable computing, Xilinx continues its
tradition of supporting R&D into applications and design tools
for reconfigurable computing.
The JBits Application Programming Interface (API) is implemented
in the Java programming language and permits programmatic access
to all of the configurable elements in Xilinx Virtex-II FPGAs. JBits
3.0 complements Xilinx's industry leading ISE software tools and
enables the design and generation of partial bitstreams for reconfigurable
applications. A state-of-the-art design, Reconfigurable Crossbar
Switch was successfully developed using the combination of ISE and
JBits 3.0 software tools. Visit www.xilinx.com/prs_rls/end_markets/02151crossbar.htm
for additional information on the Crossbar Switch.
"Xilinx has consistently lead the way in the reconfigurable
computing field, with tools and silicon that are responsible for
many new and exciting applications," said Ivo Bolsens, vice
president and chief technology officer at Xilinx. "With the
release of JBits 3.0 with support for Virtex-II FPGAs, we look forward
to enabling further innovative research and development in these
advanced technologies."
About Xilinx Research Labs
Xilinx Research Laborataries, headed by CTO Ivo Bolsens, conducts
applied research in programmable platforms, tools and applications.
Its mission is to develop technological solutions that create new
business opportunities or significantly advance current business.
With various locations throughout the United States, researchers
strive to set the highest standard for successful industrial research
laboratory.
About Xilinx Virtex-II Platform FPGAs
The Xilinx Virtex-II Platform FPGA family delivers the highest performance
and highest density of any programmable logic solution available.
The innovative Virtex-II IP-Immersion architecture enables integration
of both hard and soft intellectual property (IP), enhanced system
memory, and lightning-fast DSP performance, providing the best platform
in the industry for advanced digital designs. With densities ranging
from 40,000 to eight million-system gates, Virtex-II solutions are
empowered by advanced design tools that reduce development time
through fast design, powerful synthesis, smart implementation algorithms,
and efficient verification capabilities.
Pricing and Availability
JBits 3.0 software is immediately available free of charge from
the Xilinx website at www.xilinx.com/labs/projects/jbits/
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the worldwide leader in complete programmable logic
solutions. For more information, visit www.xilinx.com.
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