The LogicWorks to distribute PLD Applications IP products in Eastern US and Canada

BERKELEY, Calif.—Feb. 3, 2005 — PLDA, a founding leader in the world market for high-speed interconnect solutions, announced today that it has chosen The Logic Works as its official sales representative for the Eastern US and Canada.

The LogicWorks is a premier provider of  Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP) and Electronic Design Services (EDS) to leading electronics companies in North America, including Integrated Device Manufacturers, ASIC, and system design houses.

“For many of our customers, the question isn’t whether to adopt a PCI-Express design, but when.  We are very excited to have been chosen by PLDApplications as their representative.” 

PLDApplications is in the enviable position of being able to ship production-proven PCI-Express IP for both FPGA and ASIC implementations.  This partnership with PLDApplications will build upon our strength by offering our customers a one-stop-shop for best-in-class semiconductor intellectual property.”, said Jon Atwood, President and Founder of The LogicWorks.

"The LogicWorks brings a wealth of SIP sales and market experience. We are impressed by their skills and professionalism and we believe that they are one of the very few to understand the characteristics and requirements of selling high-end IP. Following the opening of our California office in 2004, this partnership will further strengthen our presence in the United States and provide our East Coast customers with best in-class support and sales services”, said Martin Gallezot, Sales Manager at PLDA.

About PLDApplications

PLDA, the World's second largest PCI IP core vendor, designs and sells a wide range of FPGA and ASIC interfacing solutions for the PCI and derivative markets (PCI Express, PCI-X, CompactPCI, and PC104/PC104+). The company offers complete solutions to a global market, including IP cores, hardware, software, consulting services, and comprehensive technical support provided directly by the IP designers.

PLDA is pleased to provide proven and time-saving solutions to its customers, among whom it is proud to count: Agere, Agilent, Alcatel, Cisco, HP, IBM, Intel, LSI Logic, Microsoft, Motorola, Nec, Nokia, Philips, Siemens, Sony, ST, Sun, and Toshiba.

Founded in 1996, PLDA is located in Berkeley, California and Aix-en-Provence, France. Visit PLDA online at http://www.plda.com.

About The LogicWorks

The LogicWorks provides semiconductor intellectual property (SIP) and SIP solutions to fabless semiconductor and system companies that design complex systems-on-chip (SoCs). The LogicWorks' SIP solutions are used by leading-edge companies to address the complexity and time to market issues of designing multi-million gate ICs. We have partnered with the technology leaders in Physical SIP and Register Transfer Level SIP to offer our customers best-in-class SIP solutions from a single source.

Founded in 2002, The LogicWorks is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  For more information, contact The LogicWorks directly at 781-237-4212, or visit online at http://www.thelogicworks.com/.