Arkle Res Regulatory News (ARK)

8 Jan 2007 07:00

ARC International (LSE:ARK), the world leader in configurablesubsystems and CPU/DSP processors, today announced that ARC customers,partners, and OEM companies will display a wide range of innovativeARC-Based(TM) solutions at this week's International ConsumerElectronics Show (CES). These will include some of the hottestconsumer devices and technologies available, such as WiFi-enabledmobile computers, flash memory cards, digital cameras, portable mediaplayers, biometric devices, DSL modems, and more. £ There are close to 140 companies using ARC's patented configurablesubsystems and processors to create leading-edge products for a rangeof high-growth markets. Collectively, these companies shipapproximately 100 million ARC-Based chips to market every year inmarkets such as electronic toys and educational games, digital set-topboxes, networking appliances, government applications, wirelesscomputing systems, mobile multimedia players, and flash storagedevices. £ Among the ARC customers, partners, and OEMs showcasing solutionsat CES 2007 are: £ -- Atmel Corporation - Atmel has adopted the ARC(R) Video Subsystem to create multimedia handheld devices. Atmel previously announced that it selected the ARC Video Subsystem because it met the necessary criteria of low-cost and small size, while achieving Atmel's power budget. In addition, the ARC Video Subsystem provides Atmel with a solution that will enable them to quickly port their video and imaging technologies on to a programmable platform. £ -- Broadcom Corporation - Broadcom previously announced it has signed a multi-year, comprehensive licensing agreement with ARC to develop leading-edge system-on-chips (SoCs) for high-growth consumer applications. £ -- Chips & Media - Chips&Media is using a configurable ARC 605 core to develop digital set-top box chips targeted at high-volume applications. Chips&Media selected the ARC 605 core because it is smaller, lower power and provides up to twice the MHz performance than competing processors. £ -- D-Link Systems - D-Link is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of advanced networking, broadband, digital, voice and data communications solutions. ARC-Based products currently offered by D-Link include the DBT-120 Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter, which enables users to sync data from devices such as cameras, PCs, mobile phones, headphones, and more. £ -- Fujitsu - Fujitsu's ARC-Based "SmartMPEG" chips appear in a number of set-top boxes from companies such as Digenius, GSS, Grocos, Conrad, Medion, and LaSat. Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe previously announced that it has deepened its commitment to ARC's configurable architecture by announcing that it has taken a license for an ARC 700 family core for use in high-volume consumer applications. £ -- OKI Electric Ind. - Oki Electric Industry previously announced it has taken a license for the ARC Sound Advanced Subsystem, which it plans to incorporate into an application specific standard product (ASSP) for the rapidly growing advanced in-car audio market and other consumer applications. £ -- SanDisk - SanDisk is the leading supplier of flash data storage card products and provides a wide array of digital imaging and audio storage solutions. An ARC customer since 2000, SanDisk will display at CES a range of ARC-Based products including its popular Cruzer(R) and innovative Gruvi(TM) products. £ -- Siano Mobile Silicon - Siano Mobile Silicon, a provider of innovative technology to the mobile digital TV marketplace, is using a ARC configurable processor to develop a new SMS1000 mobile digital TV receiver chip, which is targeted at a range of products delivering mobile TV services to consumers. £ -- Sony - Sony Semiconductor Kyushu Corporation previously announced that it has taken a license for a configurable ARC processor with DSP extensions that will be integrated into next-generation consumer electronic devices. £ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components - Toshiba and ARC have entered into a strategic collaboration that will grow the industry's adoption of configurable processor technology worldwide. As part of the collaboration, Toshiba has taken a multiyear license for the ARChitect(TM) processor configurator. Toshiba also has introduced a series of digital still cameras that incorporate ARC-Based silicon from other ARC customers. £ About ARC International plc £ ARC International is the world leader in configurable subsystemsand CPU/DSP processors that are used by semiconductor companiesworldwide to create system-on-chip (SoC) designs that provide astrategic competitive advantage. ARC's patented configurable productsare smaller, consume less power, are less expensive to manufacture,and provide a higher degree of differentiation over what can becreated using "fixed architecture" core alternatives. £ ARC International maintains a worldwide presence with corporateand research and development offices in California and Elstree, UK.For more information visit www.ARC.com. ARC International is listed onthe London Stock Exchange as ARC International plc (LSE:ARK). £ ARC and the ARC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks ofARC International. All other brands or product names contained hereinare the property of their respective owners. This press release maycontain certain "forward-looking statements" that involve risks anduncertainties, including the development, implementation, and releaseof features described herein. These are at the sole discretion of ARCInternational. Licenses from 3rd parties for certain software andessential patents may be required depending on licensee'suse/implementation. For other factors that could cause actual resultsto differ, visit the company's Website as well as the listingparticulars filed with the United Kingdom Listing Authority and theRegistrar of Companies in England and Wales. Copyright Business Wire 2007