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News Release from: ARM
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2004
New processor to cut consumption and
interference
Handshake Solutions and ARM are developing a new processor using Handshake Solutions' unique low-power, self-timed technology.
Handshake Solutions and ARM are developing a new processor using Handshake Solutions' unique low-power, self-timed technology The partnership provides Handshake Solutions with a licence to develop the breakthrough implementation using its unique design flow and methodology
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The ARM processor will use Handshake Solutions' Handshake Technology, which is the industry's first production-proven methodology for using self-timed circuitry in commercial applications.
Handshake Technology has been used for more than five years in tens of millions of products including smart cards, advanced pagers, in-vehicle network transceivers, and cordless handsets.
The compact asynchronous ARM processor will be particularly useful in the smart card, consumer electronics, and automotive markets because of its very low power consumption and low EMI.
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"Handshake Solutions' technology has already been successfully implemented in millions of ICs available in the market today", said Wouter Van Roost, Chief Executive Officer, Handshake Solutions.
"Applying Handshake Technology to the industry-leading ARM architecture will result in a new type of ultra-low-power processor, enabling new classes of application".
"ARM has always been the low-power leader in embedded microprocessors", said Mike Inglis, Executive Vice President, Marketing, ARM.
"Our partnership with Handshake Solutions will enable new ultra-low-power applications in the smart card, consumer electronics, and automotive markets, while preserving the easy integration common to all ARM processors".
This new ARM processor is compliant with the ARMv5TE architecture and optimised for use in both synchronous and asynchronous system-on-chip designs, permitting easy integration by semiconductor makers.
The key benefits of the processor include low electromagnetic emission, reducing the probability of interfering with sensitive circuitry, and low peak currents, reducing system power requirements.
Because asynchronous processors consume zero dynamic power when there is no activity, they can significantly extend battery life.
ARM has long recognised the potential of asynchronous design and has supported the Amulet project lead by Professor Steve Furber at Manchester University.
The new ARM processor will be available as a licensable core from ARM in Q1 2005.
It will be supported by Handshake Solutions' advanced design tools and methodology that enables customers to design a complete or partially asynchronous chip.
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