SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Magma(r) Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA), a provider of semiconductor design software, today announced that Charlie Matar of Qualcomm has been named chairman of Magma's MUSIC (Magma Users Summit on Integrated Circuits) users conference. Matar, vice president of engineering at Qualcomm responsible for system-on-chip (SoC) designs, will oversee the Technical Program Coordination Committee and conference program for the Silicon Valley edition of MUSIC. Scheduled for Feb. 27-28 in Santa Clara, the conference will feature user papers, tutorials, a partners' fair and keynote addresses. Paper abstracts are being accepted through Jan. 18.
Qualcomm has been using Magma software for 2 years to design some of its most challenging chips, including recently taped-out 65-nanometer (nm) and 45-nm SoCs focusing on area, power and time-to-market reductions.
"With each successive process node, the challenge of meeting timing, power, area and yield requirements increases," Matar said. "By bringing together the knowledge and know-how of some of the world's most talented designers, MUSIC Silicon Valley offers Magma users a unique opportunity to learn, share and network. I look forward to working with fellow Magma users to present a technically rich program, and attend the exhibits to see Magma's growing ecosystem of solution providers."
Paper Submissions Being Accepted
Magma users may submit 35-minute technical paper/presentations discussing their experience in design success, design methods, tool experiences, tool integration, conversion from other EDA tools and interoperability with multi-vendor tools. Authors may submit papers on ASIC, structured ASIC, ASSP and COT design flows, and all entries are eligible for the MUSIC "Best Paper" award. The top three papers will receive awards of $1,500, $1,000 and $500. Deadlines and important dates are:
Abstracts Due Jan. 18
Notification of Acceptance Jan. 28
Final Papers Due Feb. 20
About MUSIC
MUSIC -- Magma Users Summit on Integrated Circuits -- provides a forum for Magma users to exchange ideas, discuss common problems and explore solutions related to the design and manufacturing of integrated circuits, as well as offering users an opportunity to meet with Magma staff and product experts. The MUSIC program covers the key elements of semiconductor design, from system-level design to tape-out, for systems on chips, ASICs, structured ASICs and ASSPs. Magma users can register to attend any of the conferences via the Magma website at www.magma-da.com/MUSIC.
Designers with perspective on using Magma software in an RTL-to-GDSII design flow for logic, physical, or low-power design, test, sign off, design for manufacturability, package design, circuit simulation, physical verification or failure analysis are encouraged to present at the MUSIC events. The call for papers has been distributed and is available on the Magma website along with abstract submission guidelines at www.magma-da.com/MUSIC.
Magma's EDA, IP, foundry and ASIC partners will also showcase their solutions and interoperability with Magma's software at the MUSIC conference. Magma users will see how other designers have achieved their design goals with a complete methodology that includes products from Magma's RTL-to-GDSII technology and complementary tools and technologies from Magma's partners.
About Magma
Magma's software for designing integrated circuits (ICs) is used to create complex, high-performance chips required in cellular telephones, electronic games, WiFi, MP3 players, DVD/digital video, networking, automotive electronics and other electronic applications. Magma's EDA software for IC implementation, analysis, physical verification, circuit simulation and characterization is recognized as embodying the best in semiconductor technology, enabling the world's top chip companies to "Design Ahead of the Curve"(tm) while reducing design time and costs. Magma is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with offices around the world. Magma's stock trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LAVA. Visit Magma Design Automation on the Web at www.magma-da.com.
Magma is a registered trademark and "Design Ahead of the Curve" is a trademark of Magma Design Automation Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Forward-looking Statements:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements about the features and benefits of Magma's software are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially including but not limited to the ability of Magma's products to produce the desired results and the company's ability to keep pace with rapidly changing technology. Further discussion of these and other potential risk factors may be found in Magma's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov). The company undertakes no additional obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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