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Agilent Technologies Licenses ARM Cores for Integration Into Communications and Imaging ASIC Products
CAMBRIDGE, U.K. and PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28,
2000--ARM® (LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMHY) and Agilent Technologies Inc.
(NYSE:A) today announced a licensing agreement that allows Agilent to
integrate two additional ARM processor cores into its application
specific IC (ASIC) products.
Synthesizable cores, the ARM7TDMI-S(TM) and ARM946E-S(TM)
solutions are delivered in software form, thereby offering Agilent
additional flexibility for ASIC designers.
``With the ARM architecture, there are a wide range of development
tools and excellent software and design support available that will
enable reduced development time for our customers,'' said Martin Scott,
manager of Agilent's Network Products Operation. ``By incorporating the
newest synthesizable ARM7(TM) and ARM9(TM) cores, we broaden our IP
portfolio and further strengthen our ongoing relationship with ARM.''
Agilent has also licensed ARM's ETM7 and ETM9 Embedded Trace
Macrocell(TM) solutions for advanced system-on-chip (SoC) debug. These
development solutions will provide Agilent with cost-efficient and
timely debug capabilities for their new ASIC products based on the
ARM7TDMI-S and ARM946E-S cores, as well as devices based on the
previously licensed ARM7TDMI® core.
Agilent was one of the first to integrate a standard processor
into an ASIC over a decade ago and has since augmented its
capabilities by developing expertise in synthesizing dense, fast
processor cores. With over three decades of design and manufacturing
experience, Agilent offers state-of-the-art hierarchical design
methodology and excellent design-for-test capability that provides
unsurpassed yet economical test coverage. These strengths, combined
with an extensive IP portfolio, facilitate rapid integration of
quality, high-performance ASICs for applications including
communications, imaging, and computing.
``One of the industry's leading ASIC suppliers for the imaging and
communications markets, Agilent has developed an innovative portfolio
of ARM Powered(TM) solutions that are extremely dense and very high
performance,'' said Reynette Au, vice president of Corporate Marketing
for ARM. ``ARM developed synthesizable cores for partners like Agilent,
who have an extensive range of complementary technology for
application specific benefits. The combination of Agilent's ASIC
expertise and ARM core experience, and our extensive 3rd party
infrastructure, from development tools and operating systems to
application software and design support, will provide OEMs with a full
range of leading-edge solutions.''
About ARM Cores
ARM processors range in performance from 60 MHz (54 MIPS) to 1 GHz
(1200+ MIPS). The cores are noted for performance, small die size, low
power consumption, tight code density, and multiple supply sources.
Instruction set compatibility between processor families promotes
design reuse and reduces software development time.
The ARM7TDMI-S core is a synthesizable version of the
industry-proven ARM7TDMI core, which incorporates the Thumb®
instruction set to enable 32-bit performance at 16-bit system cost.
The ARM946E-S solution is a DSP-enhanced macrocell which is well
suited for applications requiring a mix of DSP and microcontroller
performance.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a diversified technology
company with approximately 46,000 employees serving customers in more
than 120 countries. Agilent is a global leader in designing and
manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems
and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. In fiscal
year 1999, Agilent had net revenue of more than $8.3 billion. The
company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life
sciences and healthcare. Information about Agilent Technologies can be
found on the Web at www.agilent.com.
About ARM
ARM is the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC
microprocessor solutions. The company licenses its high-performance,
low-cost, power-efficient RISC processors, peripherals, and
system-on-chip designs to leading international electronics companies.
ARM also provides comprehensive support required in developing a
complete system. ARM's microprocessor cores are rapidly becoming the
volume RISC standard in such markets as portable communications,
handheld computing, multimedia, digital consumer and embedded
solutions. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.
ARM, ARM7TDMI and Thumb are registered trademarks of ARM Limited.
ARM Powered, ARM7, ARM9, ARM7TDMI-S, ARM946E-S and Embedded Trace
Macrocell are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brands or product
names are the property of their respective holders. ``ARM'' is used to
represent ARM Holdings plc (LSE:ARM) (Nasdaq:ARMHY); its operating
company, ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries: ARM INC., ARM KK;
ARM Korea Ltd.
Contact:
ARM
Michelle Spencer, 44 1628 427780
michelle.spencer@arm.com
or
Agilent
Don Parkman, 408/654-8794
don_parkman@agilent.com
or
The Townsend Agency
Kelly Foster, 858/457-4888 ext. 143
kelly@townsendagency.com
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