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ARC Cores Selects Synopsys High-Level Design Tools for SoC Evaluation Platform
SAN JOSE, Calif.----Oct. 23, 2000 - ARC Cores has
signed an agreement with Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) to provide a
suite of high-level design tools for ARC's processor evaluation
platform. The platform, which is designed to prototype and benchmark
devices incorporating the configurable ARC processor, will integrate
Synopsys' design software, creating a comprehensive system-on-chip
development tool chain.
The ARC evaluation platform combines ARC's ARChitect tool, key
Synopsys products and a Sun Microsystems Ultra(TM) 5 workstation that
has been secured to prevent unauthorized use of intellectual property
during evaluation. Also included in the platform is ARC's MetaWare
software development tool chain with a C/C++ compiler and debugger, in
addition to a VHDL compiler/simulator.
According to Andy Elms, director of worldwide customer support at
ARC Cores, ``Inclusion of the Synopsys tools allows users to fully
benchmark their proposed system prior to purchasing the ARC
microprocessor IP.'' He continues, ``Designers require both
comprehensive design environments and tools to ensure that their
design is optimized for the appropriate system performance metrics.
Using Synopsys tools as an integral part of our evaluation platform,
designers have access to best-in-class EDA tools to fully prove their
concepts -- whether sensitive to power consumption, area or speed --
before making any firm commitment.''
The ARC evaluation platform incorporates the ARChitect tool for
configuring the ARC processor and generating VHDL or Verilog RTL.
Output from the ARChitect tool is then passed directly to a
comprehensive suite of Synopsys high-level design tools. The suite
includes: DC Expert Plus (TM) leading-edge ASIC synthesis with
design-for-test capabilities, DesignWare® IP Library, FPGA Compiler
II(TM) advanced synthesis for multimillion-gate FPGA designs, and
Power Compiler(TM) for push-button power reduction and RTL power
estimation.
``By including Synopsys software in the evaluation platform ARC's
customers can evaluate the processor in their preferred environment,''
said Laura Horsey, manager, IP partnerships at Synopsys. ``The breadth
and comprehensiveness of the Synopsys portfolio is the perfect match
for ARC's configurable processor, allowing designers maximum
flexibility to achieve their specific system design goals.''
About ARC Cores
ARC Cores (a subsidiary of ARC International plc) is a leading
designer and developer of customizable, high-performance
microprocessor cores and related intellectual property solutions for
integrating microprocessors with embedded systems applications. The
ARC processor is an application specific processor or ASP, which can
be customized for use in a wide variety of increasingly sophisticated
products, including telecommunications, voice and data networking, and
consumer electronics products. ARC's technology enables designers to
rapidly develop prototype designs for validation of design concepts,
to reduce the cycle time between design, development and physical
prototype to the launch of a product.
With headquarters in Elstree, England, ARC International plc and
its group companies employ over 200 people in research and
development, sales, and marketing offices across North America and
Europe. MetaWare, Precise Software Technologies and VAutomation are
wholly owned subsidiaries of ARC International plc, providing software
development tools, hardware and software intellectual property and
real time operating systems offering a single source solution when
required for system on a chip development. The company's website is
located at: http://www.arccores.com or phone: +44 (0) 20 8236 2800
(UK) or +1 408 360 2120 (USA).
Note to Editors: ARC Cores is a trademark of ARC International
(UK) Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of
their respective holders.
Contact:
ARC Cores Ltd.
Nitin Dahad, +44 (0) 20 8236 2800
nitin.dahad@arccores.com
or
BW&A
Vera Haire, 510/413-4994 x 103
vera@bwapr.com
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