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CAMBRIDGE, UK and TOKYO, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMHY)], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions, and Yamaha Corporation, the world leader in electronic musical instruments, today announced that Yamaha has licensed the ARM7TDMI® microprocessor core.

This agreement will allow Yamaha to incorporate ARM® intellectual property (IP) into its devices which are used mainly for sound synthesis and signal processing in Yamaha's diverse range of electronic musical instruments.

``We first licensed an ARM7(TM) family core in 1996, and this has been an important component in our successful sound products,'' says Hirokazu Kato, director, Yamaha Corporation. ``But recent devices require more processing power, and we believe the industry-leading ARM7TDMI core has the necessary performance to provide this extra power. By utilizing the ARM7TDMI core, we will be able to deliver innovative products to the sound synthesis and signal processing markets.''

ARM offers full system-on-chip (SoC) solutions including processor cores, peripheral intellectual property, development tools, application software, EDA tools and design services. The ARM® architecture is well-supported by semiconductor and system manufacturers, real-time operating system providers, third-party tool chain developers, application software providers and ARM design centers.

``Yamaha has been developing products with ARM processor technology for the sound processing market since it became a licensee in 1996. This additional licensing agreement further underlines ARM's technology strength and relevance in the sound synthesis and signal processing market,'' said Reynette Au, VP corporate marketing, ARM. ``Yamaha is a world leader in the development of electronic musical instruments, and ARM's core IP technology will provide them with an ideal solution for their leading-edge applications.''

About Yamaha

Yamaha Corporation manufactures a complete line of musical instruments and professional audio equipment for professionals and amateur enthusiasts. From its base in Hamamatsu City, southwest of Tokyo, the company is also a leading producer of audio/visual products, semiconductors and other computer-related products, electronic equipment and specialty metals.

Visit Yamaha's website at www.yamaha.co.jp/english

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 and ARM7TDMI are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. ARM7 is a trademark 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 and Nasdaq: ARMHY); its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM, INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd., ARM Taiwan.

For the technical information about the Yamaha Corporation's device business, please contact Mr. Mitsutaka Nakamura at: cpu-support@yhd.ed1.yamaha.co.jp