Date: 04/11/2010

Imagination Technologies and Forte Design Systems jointly develop graphic IP core

Imagination Technologies of Hertfordshire have signed an agreement to extend the license of Forte Design Systems' software for the continued design and support of its advanced, current-generation POWERVR graphics intellectual property (IP) cores.

Imagination uses Forte's CellMath Optimizer to help enable its licensing partners to optimize silicon efficiency and performance in their target process technology. As part of this latest agreement, Imagination will manage all distribution and support of the Forte tools for all its licensees.

"Forte's CellMath tools and IP are a small but significant part of our POWERVR SGX and VGX IP deliverables," says Martin Ashton, vice president of engineering for POWERVR visual IP cores at Imagination. "The change in licensing and responsibilities will enable us to provide a better IP delivery and support service as part of our commitment to provide a one-stop total solution for SoC IP for our customers."

"Imagination Technologies has proven that high-quality design IP is an essential part of SoC design," adds Sean Dart, president and chief executive officer of Forte Design Systems. "Its leading-edge graphics processors and well-deserving reputation makes us proud to have our tools as a component of its design flow."