Configurable core is chosen for broadband duties

IPWireless has taken a licence for the configurable ARC 725D processor core for use in its latest SoC targeted for next generation 3G TD-CDMA broadband wireless devices.

IPWireless has taken a licence for the configurable ARC 725D processor core for use in its latest SoC targeted for next generation 3G TD-CDMA broadband wireless devices.

This will be the third in a series of successful ARC-based designs from IPWireless.

With a best-in-class performance/size ratio, the ARC 725D core is an ideal solution for high-volume wireless applications.

IPWireless selected the ARC 725D core for its impressive performance in a small die size.

The ARC 725D core has a maximum clock frequency of 400MHz in a 0.13 micron process, power consumption of 0.12mW/MHz and a die size of 0.96mm2.

"Given our previous success with ARC technology in previous IPWireless products, the decision to standardise on ARC for our PCMCIA cards was an easy one", said Roger Nichol, Vice President of Technology at IPWireless.

"The ARC 725D core is a key enabling technology for our next-generation wireless card".

"It enabled our design team to replace the function of two cores, saving valuable die area and lowering overall product cost".

"Our high-performance ARC 700 core family is ideal for demanding processing tasks in size-constrained applications".

"IPWireless' use of an ARC 725D core in their next-generation design illustrates the significant cost advantages available through the use of our patented configurable technology", said Derek Meyer, Vice President of Marketing at ARC International.

"IPWireless is a great example of how industry leaders are standardising on ARC technology for high-volume applications such as wireless communications".

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