Dongbu Extends ARM P IP Design Support to 130-Nanometer Node
(Interviews, 01 Feb 2007 )
Dongbu Electronics and ARM has announced a license agreement that extends the availability of ARM low-power and speed-and-density products, part of the ARM Artisan physical IP family, to designers developing chips using Dongbu's CMOS process at the130-nanometer (nm) node.
"Dongbu, a member of the ARM Connected Community, continues to demonstrate a solid commitment to provide quality design support solutions to meet the special requirements of fabless semiconductor companies," said Brent Dichter, general manager, Physical IP, ARM. "Furthering our relationship with Dongbu offers design engineers a migration path to Dongbu's 130nm process with ARM technology-optimized physical IP that addresses critical power requirements for SoC designs."
"As a 'Specialty Solution Partner,' we are committed to providing comprehensive foundry services and best-in-class design support for chips designed for battery-operated applications," said Dr. Jae Song, executive vice president of Dongbu. "Expanding our use of the ARM physical IP at the 130nm node is a key part of our strategy to yield more chips per wafer while boosting our price competitiveness in this segment." He noted that Dongbu will begin fitting the ARM 130nm IP to its process in February 2007 with the goal of making it available for use by Dongbu customers during the third quarter of 2007.
