Product Launch

Product Launch 

    LONDON-(BUSINESS WIRE)-June 10, 2002-

ARC International plc

ARC International plc announces USB Now(TM), the world's first
integrated and optimised USB for SoC IP platforms

ARC International plc, a leader in semiconductor and software
technology licensing, today announces the introduction of USB Now(TM),
the world's first integrated and optimised USB for System-On-Chip
(SoC) intellectual property (IP) platforms.

USB Now provides a fully integrated platform consisting of the
ARCtangent(TM)-A5 synthesizable microprocessor, USB 2.0 host/device
core with OTG technology, and embedded software stack. This solution
provides the embedded systems developer with pre-integrated building
blocks for their system and significant competitive benefits such as
accelerated time to market and reduced product development costs.

USB Now includes USB On-The-Go (OTG) functionality for Hi-Speed USB
2.0 communications between mobile and consumer electronics devices.
The USB 2.0 specification supersedes USB 1.1 - a connectivity standard
that is currently employed in everyday consumer products such as
personal computers, scanners, printers, digital cameras and industrial
equipment.

OTG technology is a supplement to the USB 2.0 specification that
allows direct connection and transfer of information between
USB-enabled products without requiring a PC. This opens up all kinds
of new opportunities for consumer devices. For instance, digital
photographs can be downloaded from a USB OTG enabled digital camera
directly to a USB OTG printer, eliminating the need for a PC. USB 2.0
allows much faster transfer times compared to the previous USB 1.1
standard, and opens the possibility of transferring music directly
between music players with no PC required.

Mike Gulett, president and chief executive of ARC International plc,
commented:

'USB Now is another important step forward for ARC and we expect it to
be very positively received. It addresses the complex end-to-end
challenges of embedded host and device Hi-Speed USB 2.0. It allows
developers to analyse a system architecture and then fine-tune a
synthesizable, flexible Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host/device core quicker and
better than any alternative.'

In addition to reducing design risks, the USB Now platform configures
many items in firmware that competing solutions cast in hardware. This
flexibility enables a single silicon implementation to track with
evolving market demands, or to service multiple USB applications
without change to the silicon. These unique, pre-integrated and field
tested features reduce the costs and risks associated with design
re-spins, and result in reduced silicon area and smaller code
footprint.

USB Now will be available beginning in August 2002.

For more information, see contact details below.


About ARC International plc

ARC International (LSE:ARK.L) is a 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 time to market, reducing
their cost, reducing the number of IP suppliers and reducing their
risk for system-on-chip products. 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


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, the ARC logo, ARCtangent, ARCompact, and USB Now 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: 00000260
   Time of Receipt (offset from UTC): 20020607T172619+0100