Accelerating Quality - Xilinx

1 Accelerating Quality Xilinx 2010 Quality Report COMPLETE ZERO CONTINUOUS Quality HIGHER. SOLUTIONS DEFECTS improvement ECOSYSTEM STANDARDS. I N C R EAS I N G C USTO M E R SATI S FACTI O N Q UALITY AWAR D S. CISCO. 10 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD. HUAWEI. Quality EXCELLENCE AWARD. 9. EXCELLENT CORE PARTNER AWARD. Quality SCOR E. SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD. 8 ANRITSU. TOP SUPPLIER AWARD. BROCADE. 7 Quality EXCELLENCE AWARD. GENERAL DYNAMICS. STRATEGIC SUPPLIER AWARD. 6. TELLABS. SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD. Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3. 06 07 07 07 07 08 08 08 08 09 09 09 09 10 10 10 for more information, visit: QUARTE R /CALE N DAR YEAR Accelerating Quality At Xilinx , the challenges faced by the design engineer shape our agenda for driving improvements into our business.

2 Our measure of success is our customer's success. The numbers and awards above attest to the effectiveness of this strategy. Regardless of the target market, design engineers face common challenges: to create solutions that stand out from the competition, control development costs, adapt to changing standards, and reduce time to market. Xilinx Quality addresses all of these challenges to accelerate design projects and let engineers get better results, faster. ABOUT OU R COVE R: When a designer chooses a Xilinx platform, the project is instantly in motion. Xilinx Quality programs THE COVER DESIGN REPRESENTS THE FAST-MOVING, HIGHLY COMPETITIVE transfer momentum to our customers, making their jobs easier.

3 As you will see within the pages of WO R LD O F TE C H N O LO GY-BAS E D I N N OVATI O N S. TH E I C O N S SYM B O LI Z E this report, Xilinx Quality benefits a multitude of markets by Accelerating : FO U N DATI O NAL VALU E S O F TH E X I LI N X AP P R OAC H TO Q UALITY, WH I C H. PUTS DESIG N E R S ON AN ACCE LE RATE D PATH FOR PRODUCI NG SYSTE MS Development: In the field of communications, designers are called upon to deliver greater performance CHARACTE R IZ E D BY I N DUSTRY-LEADI NG Quality . and more reliable infrastructure. Xilinx high- Quality FPGAs are at the heart of next-generation systems. Differentiation: Standing apart from competitors in the ever-changing consumer products market requires rapid access to the latest technology.

4 Working with Xilinx , engineers can leverage product introduction processes with proven Quality results. Transformations: Large-scale industrial applications require robust designs. Xilinx FPGA solutions with proven Quality records in other markets can increase ROI and extend the life cycle of a design that transforms manufacturing. Innovations: Customer expectations have never been higher in the automotive market. Xilinx delivers industry-leading FPGAs through a relentless dedication to Quality , to unleash designer creativity and exceed those expectations. COMPLETE. Breakthroughs: Successful aerospace exploration and breaking traditional limits demand strong SOLUTIONS partnerships and visionary new approaches, often testing the limits of technology.

5 Xilinx provides the trusted Quality foundation, allowing our customers to reach these new frontiers. COMPLETE ZERO CONTINUOUS Quality HIGHER. SOLUTIONS DEFECTS improvement ECOSYSTEM STANDARDS. 2010 represents the end of perhaps the most challenging decade for the technology industry. Elevating Quality is more important than ever, and has been proven to be a catalyst for market gains. Take advantage of the information provided to begin Accelerating Quality in your design workflow and the advanced electronic systems you produce. We look forward to hearing from you. And we look forward to discovering new ways to accelerate Quality and ultimately improve your project results.

6 Moshe Gavrielov Vincent Tong President & CEO Senior Vice President, Quality & New Product Introductions Xilinx , Inc. Xilinx , Inc. Board of Directors, Global Semiconductor Alliance Xilinx Quality r eport | 2010 COMMUNICATIONS. Future-Proofing Networks with . Accelerating DEVELOPMENT Xilinx FPGAs Customer satisfaction out of 10. Smartphones and the explosion of digital content are taxing infrastructures worldwide. 5 products in volume at zero ppm Engineers must keep up with rapidly evolving interface standards, build in more > test coverage infrastructure bandwidth, and meet carrier class Quality standards for operation. Published 28nm SEU results Communications system designers have embraced the inherent flexibility of FPGAs TL9000 certification since 2003.

7 For developing critical data paths, putting Xilinx Quality and reliability at the heart of next-generation optical transport networks (OTNs) and IP everywhere networks. COMPLETE ZERO CONTINUOUS Quality HIGHER. SOLUTIONS DEFECTS improvement ECOSYSTEM STANDARDS. 2. 3. Enriching Development Speeding Access to Zero Defects: Exceeding 1 ACCESS 5 CHANNEL CARDS. The unique Xilinx Targeted Design Industry Advances Quality Expectations Platform model has yielded domain- In support of its extensive communications Aiming for zero defects, Xilinx has specific tools and a more integrated portfolio, Xilinx continues to strengthen continuously improved new product 2 INFRASTRUCTURE 6 BACKHAUL.

8 Development experience for designers strategic partnerships with providers evaluation (NPE) and new product 1 4. of complex communications systems. of IP that meets the highest-possible introduction (NPI) processes. In 2010, 3 RADIO CARDS 7 ENABLED TECHNOLOGIES. Developers are able to thoroughly vet standards of Quality . The Xilinx relationships tighter verifications and fabrication designs and achieve higher- Quality and collaborative approach to Quality process development milestone 2 5. results while Accelerating innovations management give equipment and criteria have enabled lower power, 4 DATACENTERS & ENTERPRISE. by building on a foundation of infrastructure designers rapid access higher performance, and faster time proven products.

9 To new technologies while ensuring to market, while enhanced verification 3 6. long product life and support from an and characterization have led to earlier established ecosystem. discovery of critical issues. RECONFIGURABILITY. FUTURE-PROOFING. 7. LEAR N I N G B E FO R E F I R ST S I LI C O N FO R H I G H-Q UALITY, FASTE R TI M E TO MAR K ET. SERDES DSP SSI LOW- POWER. We value our longtime relationship with Xilinx as a preferred supplier and are delighted to TV2 TV3/PPLV To accelerate process development, acknowledge the company's best-in-class Basic Circuit Blocks, Xilinx introduces test chips from the Elements: Elements: support of the Cisco engineering community RAM, RF, RAM, RF, start, as process and performance all over the world.

10 Service and support have StdCell, etc. StdCell, etc. TV1 learning vehicles (PPLVs). Early been key differentiators for Xilinx . Xilinx 's TV 0. Integration engagements with world-class partners high-performance, flexible programmable Technology and Basic Path Finder Devices and years of development drive Quality platforms and in-depth knowledge of our Kintex-7 into the technology for Xilinx industry- technology and market requirements have 28nm 1st Silicon made it a key contributor to our design March 18th leading FPGAs. Definition teams' success in delivering networking products that transform how people connect, 2008 2009 2010 2011 communicate, and collaborate.