Date: 23/11/2010

Mentor's embedded Linux to support NetLogic's multicore processors

Mentor Graphics Corporation has released new extensions to the Mentor Embedded Linux portfolio for NetLogic Microsystems' multi-core, multi-threaded processors. The family of XLP, XLR and XLS multi-core, multi-threaded processors from NetLogic Microsystems with scalability to 128 NXCPUs are targeted at next-generation 3G/4G mobile wireless infrastructure, enterprise, storage, security, metro Ethernet, edge and core infrastructure network applications.

"We are pleased to expand our collaboration with Mentor, a global leader in embedded Linux and a co-founding member of the eNsemble Multi-Core Alliance," said Behrooz Abdi, executive vice president and general manager at NetLogic Microsystems. "Our unified methodologies and tools will help quickly build and validate Linux-based designs by providing substantial time and cost savings for our customers, as well as result in greater product innovations. The timing of the Mentor Embedded Linux Platform for our industry-leading multi-core, multi-threaded processors is excellent for our customers who need an effective solution for multi-core development."

The Mentor Embedded Linux Essentials version includes an Eclipse IDE, tool chain and Linux BSP. The commercial version of the Mentor Embedded Linux for NetLogic Microsystems' processors comes with additional software optimizations, differentiated tools, and commercial support. Mentor Embedded Linux Essentials for NetLogic Microsystems' processors is freely downloadable at http://go.mentor.com/downloadlinux.

"Mentor provides a unique approach to Linux enablement through its strategic collaborations with leading silicon vendors like NetLogic Microsystems," said Glenn Perry, general manager of Mentor Graphics Embedded Software Division. "This new embedded Linux model delivers unprecedented levels of technical collaboration, leveraging Mentor's strengths in multi-core based design and optimization, which is an ideal match with NetLogic Microsystems' high-performance multi-core, multi-threaded processors."