The "Low Power Group" of OFFIS Systems and Consulting GMBH (OSC), which was established in 1999 as a commercial spin-off of OFFIS, an internationally renowned research institute, has now become ChipVision Design Systems. Because of its close links to the OFFIS research institute, ChipVision combines leading-edge technology expertise with a commitment to high-quality commercial solutions. ChipVision's low power technology is developed in cooperation with OFFIS and patents are pending.