1. Foundation Express The HDL Value Leader

2. Xilinx Foundation Express The HDL Value Leader  Complete HDL Development Environment Best in Class EDA Tools Advanced Synthesis and Optimization HDL Design Tools - Enable Instant Productivity HDL Verification Tools - Deliver Benefits of a Check Point Methodology  Supporting the Industry’s Leading Programmable Logic Devices  Unequaled Value

3. Best in Class EDA Tools in an Integrated Design Environment  Seamlessly Integrated Environment: Enables Automated Push Button Flows Source File Dependencies Design Management / Archival  Includes Xilinx AKA Speed Technology  Best-In-Class products and partnerships Aldec, MTI, Synopsys  Web-enabled Design Features  Single Contact for Service and Support

4. Advanced Synthesis and Optimization  HDL Centric Project Management  Mixed Language / Mixed Mode Design Environment  Robust Language Support  Synopsys FPGA Express Synthesis Technology  Performance Driven Synthesis  Architecture Specific FSM Optimizations

5. HDL Design Tools Enabling Instant Productivity  CORE Generator / Logiblox Integration Streamlines Design Re-use / IP  State Diagram Design Entry Simplifies FSM Creation  HDL Design Wizard Accelerates Design  HDL Editor With Integrated Language Assistant Color Coding Simplifies Design Entry & Analysis Efficient Pre-designed HDL Functions Speed Design

6. HDL Verification Tools Accelerating HDL Development  Express Constraint Editor Enables Performance Driven Synthesis  Time Tracker tm Provides Early Performance Feedback  Interactive HDL Error Messages - Pushbutton Learning  Plug and Play HDL Simulation Solutions Enables Source Code Debugging

7. Web-enabled Design Tools  Integrated into Project Manager  Instant Access to http://support.xilinx.com  Netscape and MS Explorer compatible News Bulletins Searchable Knowledge Base (includes agent reports) Designer Tools & Services

8. Unequaled Value Schematic Capture Tools HDL Design Entry Tools Push Button HDL Synthesis Performance Driven HDL Synthesis Functional Gate Level Simulator High Volume Implementation Tools High Density Implementation Tools Tested Integration Esperan VHDL Tutorial $2K - 4K $1K - 2K $2K - 5K $5K - 12K $1K - 2K $495 $3500 Not Available! $90 $495$10K - 26K $4995 FND-BSX FND-EXP Non-Integrated

9. The Intangible Values of Xilinx’ Ready-to-Use solution  Low Cost of Ownership Integrated Solution Delivering the Best in Class EDA Foundation Series Products Emphasize the Complete PLD Software / Silicon Solution  Ensures Timely Support for the Latest Innovations in Programmable Logic Devices from Xilinx  Xilinx World-Class Service Provides a Single Point of Contact Supporting Your PLD Solution  Xilinx Customer Education Program Focuses on the Complete Programmable Logic Design Solution