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ARC International Announces New Roadmap of Pre-Optimized Configurable Processor Cores
New ARC(TM) 600 and 700 Core Families Broaden the Reach of ARC's
Configurable Technology in High-Growth Embedded Markets
ELSTREE, England—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Feb. 14, 2005—
ARC International (LSE:ARK), the world leader in configurable
CPU/DSP processor cores and application subsystems, today announced a
new roadmap for the company's configurable processors. The ARC(TM) 600
and 700 families now include eleven configurable cores that offer
pre-optimized size, speed and power characteristics to enable
developers to meet specific requirements of high-growth embedded
markets. Each core in the 600 and 700 families consumes significantly
less silicon area and power when compared to fixed processors by
competing companies, and extends ARC's processor architecture to a
wider range of consumer, storage and networking applications.
Close to one hundred companies are leveraging ARC's configurable
technology to create highly competitive SoCs for products such as cell
phones, digital set-top boxes and portable mass storage devices. Each
of these ARC-Based(TM) applications contains ARC processors that have
been uniquely configured to enable developers to meet stringent
requirements of the end market. This reduces ARC's customers' overall
SoC costs and ensures maximum end-product differentiation.
"To continue the momentum of record growth in our SoC business, we
have launched completely new 600 and 700 core families that increase
more than fivefold the number of processors we offer to customers,"
said Derek Meyer, vice president of marketing at ARC International.
"Each new, pre-optimized core enables licensees with the power of
ARC's configurable technology so they can be fine-tuned for even
better performance, smaller size and less power consumption."
The ARC 600 Core Family
The ARC 600 family of processor cores uses an efficient five-stage
pipeline to deliver 1.3 DMIPS/MHz performance. The cores' ultra small
size and power consumption makes them ideal for battery-operated and
cost-sensitive devices, such as consumer products, automotive control,
storage products and networking.
-- The ARC 605 Core is the one of the world's smallest, lowest
power 32-bit CPU cores. In a 0.13 micron process, it offers a
maximum clock frequency of 250 MHz, power consumption of 0.06
mW/MHz and a die size of 0.31mm(2).
-- The ARC 610D Core has the additional feature of a full
performance DSP engine, which eliminates dedicated DSP logic
on an ARC-Based SoC. Optimized for hard real-time processing,
the 610D core has a maximum clock frequency of 260 MHz in a
0.13 micron process, power consumption of 0.07 mW/MHz and a
die size of 0.64mm(2).
-- The ARC 625D Core is a general purpose CPU/DSP core with
flexible memory options, which make it ideal for applications
that require a real-time embedded operating system (RTOS). The
625D core has a maximum clock frequency of 240 MHz in a 0.13
micron process, power consumption of 0.08 mW/MHz and a die
size of 0.71mm(2).
The ARC 700 Core Family
The ARC 700 family of high performance cores uses a seven-stage
pipeline to deliver 1.2 DMIPS/MHz performance. Each core has DSP
capability as a standard feature with optional DSP functions in the
form of the ARC XY Advanced DSP subsystem. RTOS and secure processing
support is provided, as is the option for a Memory Management Unit
(MMU). The 700 core family also makes an ideal platform for devices
requiring embedded Linux.
-- The ARC 710D Core is ideal for demanding real-time tasks such
as networking, storage and multi-core designs. It has a
maximum clock frequency of 405 MHz in a 0.13 micron process,
power consumption of 0.11 mW/MHz and a die size of 0.72mm(2).
-- The ARC 725D Core provides a high performance, general purpose
solution for a wide range of applications including home
entertainment, digital cameras, networking devices, laser
printers and storage systems. It has a maximum clock frequency
of 400 MHz in a 0.13 micron process, power consumption of 0.12
mW/MHz and a die size of 0.96mm(2).
-- The ARC 750D Core delivers best-in-class performance while
remaining significantly smaller and less power-hungry than
processors offered by competing companies. Target applications
include advanced 3G phones, set-top boxes, wireless LANs and
game consoles. The 750D core has a maximum clock frequency of
400 MHz in a 0.13 micron process, power consumption of 0.13
mW/MHz and a die size of 1.12mm(2).
About ARC International plc
ARC International is the world leader in low-power,
high-performance 32-bit configurable CPU/DSP processor cores,
subsystems, real-time operating systems and development tools for
embedded system design. ARC's configurable and extendible cores assist
customers in the development of next generation digital media,
consumer and communications devices, resulting in lower cost, higher
performance SoC products.
ARC International maintains a worldwide presence with corporate
offices in San Jose, California, USA and Elstree, UK. The company has
research and development offices located in England and the United
States. For more information please visit the ARC website at
www.ARC.com. ARC International is listed on the London Stock Exchange
as ARC International plc (LSE:ARK).
ARC, the ARC logo and ARC-Based are trademarks or registered
trademarks of ARC International. All other brands or product names
contained herein are the property of their respective owners. This
press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" that
involve risks and uncertainties. For factors that could cause actual
results to differ, visit the company's website as well as the listing
particulars filed with the United Kingdom Listing Authority and the
Registrar of Companies in England and Wales.
Contact:
ARC International
Jessica Hoff, 408-437-3477
jessica.hoff@arc.com
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