Aeroflex Incorporated today announced the acquisition of Gaisler Research AB, a privately held company, located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Gaisler is a provider of IP cores and supporting development tools for embedded processors based on the SPARC architecture. The key product is the LEON synthesizable processor Model together with a full development environment and a library of IP cores (GRLIB). Established in 2001, Gaisler is the pre-eminent processor design team for European markets with complete in-house design facilities for microprocessor, ASIC and field programmable gate array-based designs. With over 40 years of combined staff design experience, Gaisler has been involved in establishing European standards for processor and ASIC development.

John Buyko, President, Aeroflex Microelectronic Solutions said, “The addition of Gaisler will enhance Aeroflexs processor and ASIC product portfolios, significantly enhances our platform and solidifies Aeroflexs position as a leading supplier to our customers.”

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