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Industry’s
first on-line resource dedicated to accelerating wireless
product development
FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
CANNES, France and SAN JOSE, Calif., February 17, 2003,
Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX), the leader in programmable
IC and system solutions, today announced the release of
a new web portal segment dedicated to accelerating the
development of wireless networking products. The wireless
segment is the newest addition to the Xilinx eSP web portal,
a highly popular design resource with over seven million
visits to date. Designed to accelerate the development
and deployment of wireless applications, the portal provides
a comprehensive resource for system designers by delivering
a powerful array of solutions and information in a single
location. For additional details on the entire range of
Xilinx silicon, software, and IP solutions for accelerating
the design and deployment of wireless networking products
visit www.xilinx.com/esp/wireless_networks.
“Within the wireless networking market, mobile communications
infrastructure is the dominant driver of semiconductor
demand. While this market is experiencing a period of
contraction, we project a return to growth for factory
revenues and semiconductor demand,” said Dale Ford,
director of Market Intelligence Services at iSuppli Corporation.
“Given the dynamic nature of the technologies and
standards associated with wireless networking equipment,
programmability will continue to be an important feature
of future designs.”
“FPGAs present a compelling solution for the wireless
market where wireless technologies and standards are constantly
changing,” said, Bernard Schaballie, vice president
Engineering at OPTION N.V. (NASDAQ Europe : OPIN), a leading
developer and supplier of wireless communication solutions,
headquartered in Belgium. “With the increasing number
of gates available today at such competitive price points,
FPGAs will help wireless manufacturers to design products
in much shorter design cycles.”
Xilinx has demonstrated success in the wireless networking
market though a comprehensive suite of silicon, software,
and IP solutions. Optimized specifically for wireless
applications, Xilinx offers a full range of intellectual
property targeted for applications ranging from a 3G wireless
basestation to the wireless handset.
The Xilinx eSP wireless networks portal provides users
with solutions ranging from specific reference designs
to intellectual property resulting from the collaboration
with a wide range of industry leaders in the areas of
cellular networks, fixed broadband wireless and wireless
LANs. The site is also a rich source of information including
wireless technology tutorials, market overviews, system
block diagrams, extensive glossaries and a directory of
wireless experts.
About Xilinx
Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) is the worldwide leader of
programmable logic solutions. Additional information about
Xilinx is available at www.xilinx.com.
About Option - "Wireless Technology"-
NASDAQ Europe: OPIN
Option is the leading innovator in wireless communications.
The company specialises in the design, development and
manufacture of GSM, GPRS, WLAN, and 3G UMTS technology
products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has
built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting
new products that enhance the performance and functionality
of wireless communications. Option’s headquarters
are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research &
Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development
centre in Adelsried (Germany) and an ISO 9002 production
engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. More
information can be found at www.option.com
Option demonstrates profitable wireless data communication
solutions on its flagship GlobeTrotter GPRS data card
at 3 GSM World Congress held in Cannes, France, at Hall
2 Option Stand G4, from 18th to 21st February.
Editorial Contacts:
Andrea Fionda
Xilinx
(44) 870 7356 526
andrea.fionda@xilinx.com
Option contact:
Douglas Ros,
VP Business Development & Marketing
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
d.ros@option.com
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