Date: 17/01/2011

Android 2.2 OS support for Synopsys ARC processor

Synopsys has announced software support for Android operating system (v2.2 FroYo) for the DesignWare ARC 750D processor core. The DesignWare ARC 750D host processor, which runs at 1.1 GHz and delivers 1800 DMIPs in an industry standard 40-nanometer (nm) process. Synopsys suggests ARC 750D is an ideal choice for designers requiring a high-performance, low-power and cost-effective microprocessor to drive Android-based applications.

Synopsys says it has shipped DesignWare ARC processors in more than 550 million ICs.

"Synopsys' DesignWare ARC 750D processor core with support for the Android operating system enabled us to easily integrate Android-based applications into our SoC early in the design process," said Robert Chen, president of AVID Electronics Corp. "By using Synopsys' configurable DesignWare ARC 750D processor, we are able to produce a high-performance, low-power solution that is helping deliver next-generation Android-based products reliably to the marketplace."

"The next-generation of consumer products requires support for very high-performance multimedia applications," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for the Solutions Group at Synopsys. "The DesignWare ARC 750D with support for the Android OS, combined with our complementary audio and video subsystem solutions, gives designers a comprehensive IP solution for their multimedia application needs from a single, trusted IP provider."

Support for the Android operating system is available now for early adopters, and will be in general availability during Q3 2011.