Arkle Res Regulatory News (ARK)

13 Feb 2008 07:02

Arc International PLC13 February 2008 Media Contact:Jonah McLeodARC International+1 408 437 3477Jonah.Mcleod@arc.com 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 multimediabroadcasting market has signed a new multiuse license agreement for configurableARC processors. The customer's series of ARC-Based(TM) system-on-chip (SoC)devices will be leveraging ARC's configurable core and DSP technologies whileaiming to achieve high-quality, multi-standard, digital TV reception in nearlyevery global geographic region. This is part of a series of ARC customerannouncements made today that focuses on the high-growth Mobile TV market, whichis expected to reach 140 million Mobile TV subscribers by 2011 according toindustry analysts. See related announcements dated February 13, 2008 for moreinformation. This customer will be leveraging a unique hybrid of advanced XY DSPfunctionality with one of ARC's most power efficient 32-bit RISC cores. Thecombination provides ease of integration as well as significantly lower powerconsumption than separate RISC and DSP cores. Low power modes integral to theARC core will ensure meeting even lower power target needed for mobilemultimedia devices, thereby providing consumers longer viewing times on a singlebattery charge. "The three announcements today from customers targeting the Mobile TV marketreflects ARC's strategy of enabling customers to deliver an enhanced userexperience to consumers in high volume applications," said Bill Jackson, vicepresident of marketing at ARC. "Along with segments such as WiFi, WiMAX,portable media players, and Flash memory, Mobile TV represents one of the mostpromising markets from a unit volume perspective as consumers continue to driveOEMs 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 DSPSubsystem delivers the most power- and area-efficient 32-bit CPU and DSPcombination in its performance class in a unified RISC architecture.Furthermore, the designer can create custom instructions and IP blocks tofurther customize the chip. For example, configuring a CPU to his uniqueapplication allows the designer to remove unneeded functionality to reduce diesize and power consumption. # # # About ARC International plc ARC International is the world leader in configurable multimedia subsystems andCPU/DSP processors. Used by over 140 companies worldwide, ARC's configurablesolutions enable the creation of highly differentiated system-on-chips (SoCs)that ship in hundreds of millions of devices annually. ARC's patented subsystemsand cores are smaller, consume less power, and are less expensive to manufacturethan competing products. ARC International maintains a worldwide presence with corporate and research anddevelopment offices in California and St. Albans, UK. For more information visitwww.ARC.com. ARC International is listed on the London Stock Exchange as ARCInternational plc (LSE: ARK). ARC and the ARC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARCInternational. All other brands or product names contained herein are theproperty of their respective owners. This press release may contain certain"forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, including thedevelopment, implementation, and release of features described herein. These areat the sole discretion of ARC International. Licenses from 3rd parties forcertain software and essential patents may be required depending on licensee'suse/implementation. For other factors that could cause actual results to differ,visit the company's Website as well as the listing particulars filed with theUnited Kingdom Listing Authority and the Registrar of Companies in England andWales. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange