ARMHY: Toshiba Signs Comprehensive Agreement To Use ARM PrimeCell IP In High Performance SoC Design

ARM [(LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMHY)] today announced that Toshiba Corporation has signed a comprehensive agreement to use ARM® PrimeCell® products in its high performance system-on-chip (SoC) design.

ARM PrimeCell peripheral IP products contribute to increased system performance and improved power savings in complex SoC designs. All PrimeCell products are subject to rigorous inspection and test procedures in order to realize sturdy designs that are ‘right first time.’ Using the AMBA Designer environment, Toshiba plans the speedy construction of implementation-ready infrastructure solutions via a graphical user interface.

“With the PrimeCell products, ARM is supplying not just a processor but peripheral IP essential for SoC products, which holds great attraction in terms of speedy development of future products and getting them to the market,” said Takashi Yoshimori, Technology Executive, SoC Design, Semiconductor Company, Toshiba Corporation. “We have been impressed with ARM’s expertise and quality in this field, as well as with the comprehensive support available.”

“Toshiba’s signing of a comprehensive agreement for the adoption of PrimeCell products is a major milestone for ARM that also underscores the growing importance of the AMBA specification in driving new levels of performance and efficiency throughout the industry,” said Jonathan Morris, general manager, Fabric Division, ARM.

Broadcom Licenses ARM High-Performance AMBA 3 AXI Interconnect Technol

ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMHY)] today announced that Broadcom Corporation has licensed its PrimeCell® high-performance AMBA® 3 AXI™ interconnect technology (PL301), along with the AMBA Designer tool, for next generation on-chip bus development involving wireless and mobile platforms.

“At Broadcom we are constantly growing and extending our technology base in order to best address existing and new markets. The AMBA AXI specification, coupled with the versatility of ARM® configurable PrimeCell infrastructure IP, helps us optimize system performance across a wide spectrum of applications,” said Dr. Edward Frank, Corporate Vice President of Research and Development for Broadcom. “Further, ARM’s ability to deliver significant IP, including high performance on-chip interconnect, together with ARM’s strong commitments to support Broadcom’s needs, are helping us decrease time to market for an increasing number of important products.”



“This Broadcom license represents a significant milestone in the continuing expansion of the ARM Fabric Business Unit’s market share,” said Jonathan Morris, General Manager, Fabric BU, ARM. “This design win with a communications industry leader underlines a key value that we bring to our Partners: a complete on-chip communications fabric, all architected around a single de facto standard – AMBA interconnect technology.”

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ARM Extends DesignStart Program with ARM926EJ Processor

ARM has extended its DesignStart™ Program to include the popular ARM926EJ™ processor alongside the ARM7TDMI® processor.

The ARM DesignStart program was established to provide designers with the ability to evaluate ARM processors for use in their designs. The program enables fabless companies, from start-ups through to small and medium size organizations, to do the majority of their design activities, including SoC integration and verification, software development and chip layout, prior to obtaining a full ARM Processor Foundry Program License.

The Jazelle® technology-enabled ARM926EJ processor features 16k instruction and data caches, tightly coupled memory (TCM) interfaces and memory management unit (MMU). For further information about the program and products, visit www.arm.com

WHY
The ARM DesignStart Program has proved very successful since its launch in 2005. The introduction of the ARM926EJ processor into the program will provide fabless companies with the opportunity to evaluate their designs on either one of ARM’s most popular processors, before committing to silicon.

WHO
ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM’s comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, graphics processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products. Combined with the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com