Siemens A&D Licenses Verisity's SpeXsim to Automate Verification Processes

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The Most Advanced Verification Solution for Block and Chip Level Verification Selected to Resolve Development Bottlenecks>

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nov. 1, 2004 -- Verisity Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRST), the leading provider of Verification Process Automation (VPA) solutions, announced that Siemens Automation and Drives will rely on SpeXsim(TM) to automate verification activities at the block and chip level.

SpeXsim combines the proven testbench automation and overall environment development capabilities of Specman Elite(TM) with a mature single kernel simulator to deliver the most advanced verification solution for block and chip level verification. "Given the intense time-to-market pressures of the IC business, we felt we needed to streamline and integrate our verification processes," said Dr. Andreas Dieckmann, Verification Manager of Siemens A&D's Industrial Automation Systems Division.

SpeXsim also takes advantage of Verisity's patented ReConfigurable Computing (RCC), an event-based environment that allows for a direct path from simulation to full in-circuit emulation and HW/SW co-verification. The solution provides a complete environment to support the highest performance event-based simulation of standard HDLs.

"Verisity demonstrated a tightly integrated package of proven testbench automation and mature mixed-language simulation," said Dieckmann. "The product's extensive feature set, multi-language support for EDA standards, single kernel integration, one-of-a-kind functional coverage analysis, and of course our excellent relationship, gives our team a lot of confidence going forward," he said.

The Industrial Automation Systems Division of Siemens A&D plans to incorporate SpeXsim into its design and test flow, and will take advantage of the tight integration between the high-speed hardware engines for acceleration, emulation, and hardware-software co-verification. "Verisity is extremely pleased to have become a strategic part of Siemens' design plans," said Michael Lerchenmueller, Area Director Central Europe of Verisity. "Our Verification Process Automation (VPA) solutions have been very well received by the industry, and adding a distinguished global leader like Siemens is an extremely strong endorsement."

About Verisity

Verisity Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRST) is the leading supplier of process automation solutions for the functional verification market. The company addresses customers' critical business issues with its market-leading software and intellectual property (IP) that effectively and efficiently verify the design of electronic systems and complex integrated circuits for the communications, computing, and consumer electronics global markets. Verisity's VPA solutions enable projects to move from executable verification plans to module, unit, and chip/system level "total coverage" and verification closure, while maximizing productivity, product quality, and predictability of schedules.

The company's strong market presence is driven by its proven technology, methodology and solid strategic partnerships and programs. Verisity's customer list includes leading companies in all strategic technology sectors. Verisity is a global organization with offices throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Verisity's principal executive offices are located in Mountain View, California, with its principal research and development offices located in Rosh Ha'ain, Israel. For more information, visit www.verisity.com.

Verisity, the Verisity logo, Specman Elite, and SpeXsim are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Verisity Design, Inc., in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

SOURCE: Verisity Ltd.