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CAMBRIDGE, UK, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMHY)], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC processor technology, today announced the availability of a new automotive interface, the ARM® IM-AD1 module, for its Integrator(TM) family of hardware and software integration platforms. The ARM Integrator products leverage the company's unique experience in test chip technology to provide a range of flexible, high-performance development platforms, and the addition of the ARM IM-AD1 module to this product family will provide greater support for developers of System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions targeting the automotive market.

The ARM IM-AD1 module works in conjunction with the Integrator platform's logic modules and the ARM PrimeCell® peripherals to allow developers to add their own intellectual property (IP) to develop differentiated solutions. The ARM IM-AD1 contains two Bosch CAN bus connections as well as other automotive-oriented interfaces, including A/D inputs and outputs to drive accuators, allowing the module to bridge the gap between the Integrator development platform and real-world automotive applications. This enables designers of applications such as engine management and telematics to develop software and silicon IP by 'plugging' the Integrator system into an existing automotive system.

``We developed the ARM IM-AD1 for automotive OEMs who are designing increasingly complex automotive systems,'' said Gordon Stubberfield, Hardware Development Platforms product manager, ARM. ``By providing this interface to the industry-proven Integrator development platforms, we are offering OEMs a flexible and cost-efficient way to attach the SoC systems they are developing to the automotive environment earlier in the development cycle, resulting in faster system development cycles and reduced development costs.''

    The ARM IM-AD1 includes the following key automotive-related interfaces:

    -- 2 1Mbit/s CAN interfaces
    -- 12-bit A/D converters
    -- 2 channel 12 bit D/A converter
    -- 2 stepper motor drivers
    -- 2 x 3A DC switching or PWM output
    -- 2 SPI interface connectors to support SSP PrimeCell peripherals

Pricing and availability

The ARM IM-AD1 will be available early Q4 2001; pricing is $1500 per module. For more information, visit the ARM Web site at www.arm.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, hand-held computing, multimedia digital consumer and embedded solutions.

ARM and PrimeCell are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. Integrator 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; and ARM France SAS.

For further information please contact: Michelle Spencer of ARM, +44-1628-427780, michelle.spencer@arm.com; or Patrick Hall of The Townsend Agency, +1-858-457-4888, ext. 112, phall@townsendagency.com, for ARM.