Customer Announcement

Arc International PLC
13 February 2008





Media Contact:
Jonah McLeod
ARC International
[phone]
[e-mail]



           Leader in the Mobile Digital Television Chip Market Signs
          Multiuse License Agreement for Configurable ARC(R) Solutions


MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Spain, February 13, 2008 - ARC International
(LSE: ARK) today announced that a leading chip supplier in the mobile multimedia
broadcasting market has signed a new multiuse license agreement for configurable
ARC processors. The customer's series of ARC-Based(TM) system-on-chip (SoC)
devices will be leveraging ARC's configurable core and DSP technologies while
aiming to achieve high-quality, multi-standard, digital TV reception in nearly
every global geographic region. This is part of a series of ARC customer
announcements made today that focuses on the high-growth Mobile TV market, which
is expected to reach 140 million Mobile TV subscribers by 2011 according to
industry analysts. See related announcements dated February 13, 2008 for more
information.

This customer will be leveraging a unique hybrid of advanced XY DSP
functionality with one of ARC's most power efficient 32-bit RISC cores. The
combination provides ease of integration as well as significantly lower power
consumption than separate RISC and DSP cores. Low power modes integral to the
ARC core will ensure meeting even lower power target needed for mobile
multimedia devices, thereby providing consumers longer viewing times on a single
battery charge.

"The three announcements today from customers targeting the Mobile TV market
reflects ARC's strategy of enabling customers to deliver an enhanced user
experience to consumers in high volume applications," said Bill Jackson, vice
president of marketing at ARC.  "Along with segments such as WiFi, WiMAX,
portable media players, and Flash memory, Mobile TV represents one of the most
promising markets from a unit volume perspective as consumers continue to drive
OEMs for devices that allow them to play multimedia content anytime, anywhere."


The Configurable ARC(R) 600 Core Family

The configurable ARC 600 processor core family with ARC's XY Advanced DSP
Subsystem delivers the most power- and area-efficient 32-bit CPU and DSP
combination in its performance class in a unified RISC architecture.
Furthermore, the designer can create custom instructions and IP blocks to
further customize the chip.  For example, configuring a CPU to his unique
application allows the designer to remove unneeded functionality to reduce die
size and power consumption.



                                     # # #



About ARC International plc

ARC International is the world leader in configurable multimedia subsystems and
CPU/DSP processors. Used by over 140 companies worldwide, ARC's configurable
solutions enable the creation of highly differentiated system-on-chips (SoCs)
that ship in hundreds of millions of devices annually. ARC's patented subsystems
and cores are smaller, consume less power, and are less expensive to manufacture
than competing products.

ARC International maintains a worldwide presence with corporate and research and
development offices in California and St. Albans, UK. For more information visit
www.ARC.com. ARC International is listed on the London Stock Exchange as ARC
International plc (LSE: ARK).

ARC and the ARC logo 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, including the
development, implementation, and release of features described herein. These are
at the sole discretion of ARC International. Licenses from 3rd parties for
certain software and essential patents may be required depending on licensee's
use/implementation. For other 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.



                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange