July 16, 2002 – Sunnyvale, CA – Virtual Silicon Technology Inc., a supplier of semiconductor IP, has received an order from 1st Silicon, Malaysia’s largest wafer foundry, to port its semiconductor IP to 1st Silicon’s 0.18-micron process technology.

The agreement covers Virtual Silicon’s standard cell library as well as two I/O pad libraries.

“Adding 1st Silicon to our Foundry Sponsored IP Program opens a new level of opportunity for Virtual Silicon,” said John Ford, VO of marketing for Virtual Silicon. “We look forward to a continuing relationship with 1st Silicon in supporting our mutual customers’ IP needs.”

The IP will be available for customer use beginning early fourth quarter.