Date: 30/09/2011

Open-Silicon licenses ARM's Ips

Open-Silicon, Inc.has licensed ARM Cortex processors and associated ARM Processor Optimization Packs (POPs), ARM Mali Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and ARM system IP from ARM. The latter includes ARM CoreLink interconnect and CoreSight debug and trace technology. Open-Silicon will use ARM technology to provide complete design and development services for low-power chip solutions focusing on the networking, telecommunications, storage and computing markets.

"Having access to this broad portfolio of ARM IP will allow our systems architects to model various architectures and develop the best solutions for each customer. Open-Silicon's goal is to provide solutions that enable our customers to get to market quickly with the best technology available," said Dr. Naveed Sherwani, president and CEO of Open-Silicon. "As the demand for low-power products continues to drive the marketplace we believe our customers will benefit significantly from the combination of our first class design services and the latest ARM technology."

"The strength of the ARM Partner ecosystem is based on rapid innovation, diversity and complimentary services. Open-Silicon's experience in delivering ARM processor-based SoC solutions provides customers with a valuable service," commented Lance Howarth, Executive Vice President of Marketing, ARM. "We are excited to work alongside Open-Silicon as they focus on a complete design service. The agreement paves the way for increased adoption of ARM architecture across a wide range of end markets, such as the use of Cortex-A5 processor in home gateway solutions."