Lightspeed Semiconductor - (2005)
Lightspeed is the technology leader in a new category of chip
design – Structured Array. Lightspeed has developed and patented technology
enabling Structured Arrays based on Standard Cells. This new technology is the
result of 9 years of structured array research and development. Lightspeed's
highly specialized and unique proprietary structured array EDA placement tools
are a key factor in achieving density and performance close to that of full
standard cell implementations. This technology significantly lowers development
time and cost for chip companies for both ASICs and ASSPs. Lightspeed delivers
embedded structured array technology for ASSP as well as metal programmable IO
and other IP for complete structured ASIC solutions with the advantages of
optional AutoTest.
- editor's comments:- Lightspeed Semiconductor had secured over $50 million
worth of VC funding by June 2000. The company is
no longer in business.
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