ARC International Next-Generation SoC Development

ARC International Next-Generation SoC Development Platform Targets "Six Months or Less" Design Cycle LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2002-- ARC International plc, a leader in semiconductor and software technology licensing , has unveiled its latest generation of a highly integrated and unified System-On-Chip (SoC) development product, based on a RISC/DSP processor and a single-software tool chain. By integrating application-independent, configurable hardware and software building blocks with a growing range of application-specific extensions and peripherals, ARC continues to lead the industry as the only company offering a complete and unified system development chain that can be used to develop optimised products for the communications and consumer markets. At the heart of ARC's SoC development platform is the newest version of the ARCtangent-A5 user-customisable 32-bit RISC/DSP microprocessor core. The platform also includes configurable software-development tools, a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), network-protocol stacks, USB and Ethernet peripherals with device drivers. ARC's next generation SoC platform directly supports the company's mission to provide customers with a single SoC development platform where design cycles of six months or less are critical. By significantly reducing the number of IP suppliers that customers have to deal with, development costs and overall design risks are significantly reduced. Mike Gulett, president and chief executive of ARC International plc, commented: "While many companies offer a few IP building blocks via third-party relationships, our long-term strategy has always focused beyond our user-customisable RISC/DSP processor to integrate virtually all of the necessary software, peripherals, tools and platforms to deliver an optimised, single-source development environment for the SoC developer. By obtaining all of the required IP from a single, reliable source, developers save valuable integration time, reducing risk and cost. When an SoC design is required in six months or less, our integrated development platform is the one to choose." Each hardware and software building block has been fully tested and integrated into a single-software development tool chain. For more information, contact: Natalie Godfrey Julie Foster Senior Communications Executive Consultant ARC International Tulchan Communications Group Phone: +44 (0)20 8236 2838 Phone: +44 (0)20 7353 4200 Email: natalie.godfrey@arc.com Email: jfoster@tulchangroup.com *T About ARC International ARC International is an industry-leading developer of embedded user-customizable, high-performance 32-bit RISC/DSP processor cores, with integrated development tools, peripherals, RTOS and software. These integrated products and solutions are a result of the acquisitions of MetaWare, VAutomation and Precise Software Technologies. ARC's integrated intellectual property solutions assist customers in rapidly developing next generation wireless, networking and consumer electronics products, reducing the number of IP suppliers, reducing time-to-market, reducing costs, and reducing the risk for System-on-Chip product development. Products based on ARC's technology include digital still cameras, set-top boxes, and network processors. ARC International employs more than 200 people in research and development, sales, and marketing offices across North America, Europe and Israel. Full details of the company's locations and other information are on the company's web site, www.ARC.com. ARC International is listed on the London Stock Exchange as ARC International plc (LSE:ARK). Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, market acceptance of the ARC technology; fluctuations in and unpredictability of the Company's quarterly results; general economic and business conditions; regulatory policies adopted by governmental authorities; assumptions regarding the Company's future business strategy; changes in technology; competition; ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; risks associated with the Company's international operations; and other uncertainties that are discussed in the "Investment Considerations" section of the Company's listing particulars dated 28 September 2000 filed with the United Kingdom Listing Authority and the Registrar of Companies in England and Wales. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date such statement was first made ARC, and the ARC logo are trademarks of ARC International. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. Short Name: Arc Intl PLC Category Code: PRL Sequence Number: 00001003 Time of Receipt (offset from UTC): 20021021T104840+0100
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