TI and ARM Partner to Advance Wireless Innovation with New ARM Processor6 October 2005
Texas
Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI), and ARM
(Nasdaq: ARMHY; London: ARM) today announced at the ARM Developers' Conference
in Santa Clara, Calif., that TI is the first licensee and ARM's lead Partner
in the development of the new ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-A8 processor. TI intends to
use the Cortex-A8 processor across a range of next-generation, ultra-low power
3G modems and high-performance, OMAP(TM) application processors manufactured
in 65nm processes and enhanced by TI's SmartReflex(TM) power and performance
management technologies and M-Shield(TM) security solution.
The rapid convergence of digital entertainment and communications requires
a new level of system performance and security, all within a low-cost, low-
power, high-performance framework based on open processing platforms. The ARM
Cortex-A8 processor will be a key driver, enabling handset manufacturers to
deliver more than four times the performance of existing solutions for
applications such as mobile entertainment, communications and gaming. The
Cortex-A8 processor was specifically designed with the technical demands of
these marketplace needs in mind, while still enabling TI and its customers to
meet tight time-to-market constraints.
"TI has been one of ARM's lead Partners for more than 12 years, and during
this time we have shipped an impressive 1.7 billion ARM processor-based
chips," said Gilles Delfassy, TI's senior vice president of its Wireless
Terminals Business Unit. "TI built the industry's leading baseband processing
product and OMAP applications processor by combining ARM processors with TI
DSPs for telecom and multimedia and by supporting micro-computing based on
open standards. And now, as the first Cortex-A8 processor licensee, TI
continues to be first-to-market with the most advanced wireless processing
solutions. We look forward to continuing to bring new applications and
devices to the mobile consumer marketplace."
"The rapid evolution of wireless and consumer products is demanding
greater processing performance, combined with exceptional power efficiency and
system security, to deliver exciting new features and services to end users,"
said Warren East, CEO, ARM. "TI was our first silicon Partner to license and
implement the technology in its upcoming wireless designs."
Cortex-A8 Processor Benefits
The Cortex-A8 processor is the first applications processor based on the
next-generation ARMv7 architecture, and features Thumb(R)-2 technology for
greater performance, energy efficiency, and code density. It includes the
first implementation of the powerful NEON(TM) multimedia extensions to
accelerate media codecs such as H.264 and MP3. The Cortex-A8 solution also
includes Jazelle(R)-RCT Java-acceleration technology to optimize Just In Time
(JIT) and Dynamic Adaptive Compilation (DAC), and reduce memory footprint by
up to three times. Additionally, the new processor features TrustZone(R)
technology for secure transactions and Digital Rights Management (DRM), and
Intelligent Energy Manager (IEM) capability for low power.
Availability
The ARM Cortex-A8 processor is available for licensing from ARM now.
Texas Instruments - Making Wireless
TI is the leading manufacturer of wireless semiconductors, delivering the
heart of today's wireless technology and building solutions for tomorrow. TI
provides a breadth of silicon and software and 15 years of wireless systems
expertise that spans handsets and base stations for all communications
standards, wireless LAN, Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband. TI offers custom to
turn-key solutions, including complete chipsets and reference designs,
OMAP(TM) application processors, as well as core digital signal processor and
analog technologies built on advanced semiconductor processes. Please visit
http://www.ti.com/wirelesspressroom for additional information.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog
technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements.
In addition to Semiconductor, the company's businesses include Sensors &
Controls, and Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in
Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than
25 countries.
Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at
http://www.ti.com .
About ARM
ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital
products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to
imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive
product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D
processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and
development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity
products. Combined with the company's broad Partner community, they provide a
total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading
electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at
http://www.arm.com .
Trademarks
OMAP, SmartReflex and M-Shield are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
ARM, Thumb, TrustZone and Jazelle are registered trademarks of ARM
Limited. Cortex and NEON are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brands or
product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to
represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the
regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM France
SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design
Automation Inc.; AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM
Physical IP, Inc.
Source: PR Newswire
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