Datang Extends Partnership With ARM for Communications and Multimedia Application Platform

Datang Extends Partnership With ARM for Communications and Multimedia Application Platform

BEIJING, China and CAMBRIDGE, England, January 25/PRNewswire/ --

- Leading Chinese fabless company will benefit from the low power and
high performance of the Jazelle technology-optimized ARM926EJ processor



Datang Microelectronics Technologies Co. Ltd (DMT), the leading fabless
company in China, and ARM (LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMHY), announced today that
DMT has licensed the ARM926EJTM processor. Through the ARM(R) Foundry
Program, DMT will adopt the DSP and Jazelle(R) technology-enabled ARM926EJ
processor for its communications and multimedia application platform, which
is targeting the consumer electronics market.



The ARM926EJ processor is based on a 32-bit RISC CPU running a 16-bit
fixed point DSP instruction set, which enhances the performance of many
signal processing algorithms and applications. In addition, the processor
supports Jazelle technology which enables devices to execute Java byte code
directly. The solution enables wireless and internet device developers to
build in the capability to run high-performance Java technology applications
much faster, with limited power and cost penalties



The ARM926EJ processor supports operating systems including Symbian OS,
Windows CE and Linux, which makes it an ideal choice for communications and
multimedia applications. The ARM926EJ processor is a single chip MCU, DSP and
Java solution that can greatly benefit engineers by reducing development
costs and shortening cycle time.



"ARM is the preferred architecture for wireless and consumer electronics
platform. The ARM926EJ processor can provide advantages of low power, high
performance and low cost," said Mr Yan-Hui Yang, vice president of DMT.
"Moreover, the integrated DSP and Jazelle technology have significant
benefits in consumer electronics, particularly wireless and multimedia
applications."



"ARM is committed to enabling Chinese companies to reduce time-to-market
by building designs on the ARM architecture, leveraging the benefits from the
ARM Connected Community, which is made up of leading foundry, EDA, design
service, OS and tools companies," said Dr. Jun Tan, president of ARM China.
"We believe this agreement will enable DMT to accelerate its development of
advanced communications and consumer solutions for China market"



DMT licensed the ARM946ETM processor in September 2003 for its wireless
applications. This partnership has enabled ARM Powered(R) products to be
commercially produced in the first half of 2005. This new licensing extension
will empower DMT to further enhance its R&D capability and products to meet
the various demands of the consumer market.



About DMT



Datang Microelectronics Technologies Co Ltd. (DMT) is a leading fabless
company in China. It is an application solution and service provider in
communication IC and SoC design. DMT's smartcards have achieved annual sales
of more than 60 million units in 2003 and been used in many areas. DMT is
also a technology innovator who developed the first chip for IC card in
China. In addition, DMT is also the owner of the first Chinese GSM SIM card,
CDMA UIM card, GPRS/WLAN bi-module card, etc. The company is developing the
chips for 3G mobile communication devices. More information on DMT is
available at http://www.dmt.com.cn.



About ARM



ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital
products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to
imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive
product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D
processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and
development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity
products. Combined with the company's broad Partner community, they provide a
total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading
electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at
http://www.arm.com.



ARM, ARM Powered and Jazelle are registered trademarks of ARM Limited.
ARM926EJ and ARM946E are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brands or
product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to
represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the
regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM
France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design
Automation Inc.; AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM
Physical IP, Inc.



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