ARM DS-5 Supports Freescale i.MX53 Multimedia Applications Processors

Cambridge, UK -- February 24, 2011  ARM announces immediate support for the Freescale i.MX53 family of multimedia applications processors in the ARM® Development Studio 5 (DS-5™) and the DSTREAM target connection unit.

The i.MX535 is the latest member of Freescale's highly integrated, power-efficient, ARM Cortex™-A8 processor-based consumer multimedia applications processor family. The i.MX535 is the first i.MX processor to support 1080p multi-standard video playback with industry-leading low power consumption. With up to 1GHz core speed and a faster graphics core, it enables a more responsive user experience.

DS-5 supports code generation, board bring up, and Linux kernel, driver and application development on a wide range of ARM processor-based devices. DS-5 provides an integrated suite of tools with a powerful and intuitive graphical user interface, reducing development cost and shortening time to market.

DS-5 accelerates development on the Freescale i.MX535 and other supported ARM platforms by integrating the target's information in the design flow. With the DS-5 Debugger you can select a target device and the tools automatically configure the target connection and any other device-specific configuration.

Availability

DS-5 v5.4 is available now for Windows and Linux host platforms, and can be evaluated for 30 days free of charge by downloading it from http://www.arm.com/ds5. See it in action ARM will be showing DS-5 at the Embedded World tradeshow in Nuremberg on 1-3 March 2011 at the ARM/Keil booth: hall 10, booth 343.

The demos include performance analysis on a multi-core target using Streamline, and Linux kernel awareness in the DS-5 Debugger.

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 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. Find out more about ARM by following these links:

• ARM website: http://www.arm.com/
• ARM Connected Community: http://www.arm.com/community/
• ARM Blogs: http://blogs.arm.com/