Abilis Systems Adopts ARC's Configurable Processor to Create Single Chip Mobile TV Receiver Solution

13 Nov 2006 07:00

ARC International (LSE:ARK), the world leader in configurablesubsystems and CPU/DSP cores, today announced that the configurableARC(TM) 605 processor has been adopted by Abilis Systems, a KudelskiGroup company, for the development of a single-chip TV receiversolution targeted at mobile TV terminals. The ARC 605 is an ultrasmall configurable 32-bit CPU/DSP processor, which was chosen byAbilis Systems because of its low gate count, low power consumption,and ability to incorporate custom instruction extensions that providea high degree of differentiation and security compared to "fixedarchitecture" alternatives. The configurable ARC 605 core will serveas the control CPU in Abilis Systems' Mobile TV chip that will bedemonstrated at the upcoming 3GSM conference. £ Abilis Systems' single-chip "antenna-to-digital" system solutionis fueling the high-growth mobile TV market that is predicted to passthe 100 million-subscriber milestone by 2010. By relying upon aconfigurable ARC processor, Abilis Systems' chips can meet OEMrequirements for SoCs with a small footprint, power sensitivity, andmulti-mode flexibility using a unified microprocessor architecturethat combines DSP with RISC logic functionality. £ "Configurability was a key decision factor for us. The CPU'sflexibility enables us to support our current and future specificrequirements, including the security constraints related to theConditional Access function," said Yves Mathys, CEO of Abilis Systems."Using ARC's configurable processor, we quickly completed the designprocess and have taped out our first ARC-Based chip in record time.The result is a unique product that surpasses existing marketofferings." £ "Abilis Systems is the latest example of a fast-growth company toadopt configurable processors for a market where differentiation andlow cost are keys to success," said Derek Meyer, senior vice presidentof sales and marketing at ARC International. "We welcome AbilisSystems to the growing community of ARC customers." £ The Configurable ARC(TM) 605 Core £ The ARC 605 processor core is the world's smallest, lowest powerconfigurable 32-bit core. In a 0.13 micron process, it offers amaximum clock frequency of 400 MHz, power consumption of 0.06 mW/MHzand a die size of 0.31mm(2). The configurable ARC 605 core is idealfor a wide range of embedded control and computing functions withinSoCs. The core is designed for hard real-time processing, where highspeed and deterministic response are required. £ All of ARC's cores are created with ARChitect(TM) -- ARC'srevolutionary patented configuration tool. ARChitect's GUI-baseddevelopment environment offers SoC designers a simple drag-and-dropmenu from which they can select from up to 20,000+ pre-configuredoptions or create custom instruction extensions that are optimized tothe ARCompact(TM) ISA. In minutes, customers can use ARChitect tocreate a highly differentiated, proprietary ARC-Based(TM) processorthat provides a competitive advantage while consuming less power andcontaining fewer transistors than fixed architecture alternatives. £ About ARC International plc £ ARC International is the world leader in configurable subsystemsand CPU/DSP processors that are used by semiconductor companiesworldwide to create SoC designs that provide a strategic competitiveadvantage. ARC's patented configurable products are smaller, consumeless power, are less expensive to manufacture, and provide a higherdegree of differentiation over what can be created using fixedarchitecture cores. £ 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, the ARC logo, ARC-Based, and ARCompact are trademarks orregistered trademarks of ARC International. All other brands orproduct names contained herein are the property of their respectiveowners. This press release may contain certain "forward-lookingstatements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For factors thatcould cause actual results to differ, visit the company's Website aswell as the listing particulars filed with the United Kingdom ListingAuthority and the Registrar of Companies in England and Wales. Copyright Business Wire 2006