- Desktop programming solution designed
for accelerated programming times
- USB connectivity enables shorter
download times
- Immediate support for Eclipse-II,
Eclipse, QuickPCI and QuickMIPS-II families
Taipei, Taiwan, March 22, 2004 -- System
General, a leading provider of device programming
instruments, and QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK),
the pioneer of Embedded Standard Products (ESPs),
announced today the availability of the QL9600 Device
Programmer. With the QL9600, designers using QuickLogic’s
FPGAs and ESPs have access to a high-speed, portable
programming solution. The new QL9600 supports the
Eclipse, Eclipse-II, Eclipse-Plus, QuickPCI, and QuickMIPS
device families.
Featuring built-in memory, a dedicated
processor, and a USB interface, the QL9600 enables
reduced programming time and universal connectivity
with standard PCs and laptops. The QL9600 is shipped
complete with an intuitive user interface focused
on push-button ease-of-use.
“QuickLogic’s ESP and FPGA
customers get their products to market quickly using
our complete set of design tools, encompassing silicon,
development software, development services and programming
hardware,” said Brian Faith, QuickLogic’s
Director of Logic Products. “With the System
General programming system, our customers can reduce
their programming time between 15% and 40% and focus
on what matters most – completing their design
quickly and delivering products to market.”
“System General is proud to be
chosen as the programmer vendor for QuickLogic's latest
product families,” said Don Yang, Vice President
of Marketing for System General. “Developed
with embedded RISC technologies, the new QL9600 is
optimized for programming speed and throughput.”
To increase throughput for high
volume production programming, System General also
offers auto handlers that integrate seamlessly with
the QL9600 Device Programmer.
About System General
System General (SG) was founded in 1983 as a consulting
company specializing in Device Programming and Power
Management. In 1985, the company expanded its operations
to include the design and manufacture of Device Programmers.
Aiming to become the leader in its field of expertise,
SG is committed to delivering products and services
of the highest quality. It has earned an excellent
reputation from customers all over the world. System
General significantly expanded its business scope
in 1999, after merging with the IC design company
ESIC. Armed with a strong R&D team, SG successfully
entered the business by delivering its first series
of Power Management products. System General's innovative
energy-saving power conversion designs were well received
by the market.
With the corporate vision of "Innovation for
a Better Tomorrow", SG's business goal has always
been to provide original products that improve people's
lives. SG operates through two strategic business
units: Semiconductors and Programming Instruments.
Both units have the backing of dedicated and highly
skilled R&D, manufacturing, sales, logistics and
technical support teams.
SG is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. It has branch
offices in the USA, China, and Hsinchu Taiwan. System
General also works with sales agencies throughout
the world.
About QuickLogic
QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK) began developing
the Embedded Standard Product (ESP) architecture in
1998. ESPs deliver the guaranteed performance and
lower cost of standard semiconductor products, coupled
with the flexibility and time-to-market benefits of
programmable logic. QuickLogic's ViaLinkR metal-to-metal
interconnect technology enables high performance ESPs
and is the foundation of the company's core FPGA products.
Founded in 1988, the company is located at 1277 Orleans
Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1138. For more information,
please visit the QuickLogic web site at www.quicklogic.com
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