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News Release from: ARM | Subject: DesignStart
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 12 April 2005
Web-based kits speed SoC design
A new DesignStart programme will provide developers with access to the ARM7TDMI processor for the TSMC, UMC, SMIC and Chartered Semiconductor process technologies.
The new ARM DesignStart programme will provide developers with access to the ARM7TDMI processor for the TSMC, UMC, SMIC and Chartered Semiconductor process technologies This programme will use the web channel developed for its Artisan physical IP products to distribute the DesignStart kit for the ARM7TDMI processor online at no charge
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Semiconductor designers at fabless start-up companies are looking to gain access to ARM technology in the easiest, most flexible manner possible", said Neal Carney, VP Marketing at ARM.
"The ARM DesignStart programme successfully leverages the existing ARM Artisan channel, extending the reach of ARM microprocessor IP to a vast range of designers across the globe and in particular should accelerate time-to-market for start-up companies".
"This program is the first innovative business model to result from the ARM acquisition of Artisan".
The ARM DesignStart programme will help provide design teams with the ability to target emerging applications, improve the success of their projects and reduce development time and costs by gaining access to ARM technology in the earliest stages of their projects.
The new programme significantly extends the existing ARM Foundry Programme.
The web-based design kits enable engineers to complete the design process all the way through chip-level verification.
Once the design is finished and ready for fabrication, a single-use design licence can be purchased to receive a full set of deliverables and thus enable tape out and manufacture at any of the supported foundries.
ARM7TDMI processors from the respective foundries are currently available as part of the DesignStart programme in advanced 0.18-micron CMOS process technology.
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