ARM Offers Jazelle Support with New Version of Arm Developer Suite Software

CAMBRIDGE, England, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ARM, the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC processor solutions, today announced that it has expanded its development tools portfolio with the introduction of the latest version of the ARM® Developer Suite(TM) software, version 1.2. This latest version of the established ARM software solution includes tools to support the industry-leading ARM Jazelle(TM) technology for Java(TM) hardware acceleration, as well as support for the latest ARM microprocessor cores and host support for Linux.

The ARM Developer Suite software provides engineers with everything they need to rapidly develop applications for devices based on the ARM architecture. The software is a best-in-class suite of development tools for the ARM architecture that includes compilers, debuggers and development environments. For the first time, developers will have support for the ARM Jazelle technology-enhanced family of microprocessor cores including the ARM7EJ-S(TM) and ARM926EJ-S(TM) cores.

This latest version of the ARM Developer Suite also includes host support for Red Hat Linux, allowing Linux users to utilize this software solution for the first time. The software also incorporates support for the ARM VFP9-S(TM) and the ARM VFP10(TM) vector floating-point coprocessors.

"We feel that it is important for engineers to have access to the best range of tools possible when designing devices based on the ARM architecture," said Krista Salter, product manager, ARM. "With the launch of version 1.2 of the ARM Developer Suite software, we are providing our customers and Partners with access to the very latest tools and support for the most recent microprocessor designs. By including capabilities such as support for Jazelle and Linux technologies, developers will be able to harness all the benefits of the ARM architecture and get their designs to market quickly and efficiently."

The ARM Developer Suite v1.2 is fully compatible with previous versions of ARM development tools. The ARM Developer Suite v1.2 is available now from ARM and its distribution network, priced at $6,500 for a floating license and $5,500 for a node-locked license. For more information visit the ARM Web site at www.arm.com .

About ARM

ARM is the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions. The company licenses its high-performance, low-cost, power-efficient RISC processors, peripherals and system-on-chip designs to leading international electronics companies. ARM also provides comprehensive support required in developing a complete system. ARM's microprocessor cores are rapidly becoming the volume RISC standard in such markets as portable communications, handheld computing, multimedia and embedded solutions. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com .

ARM is a registered trademarks of ARM Limited. ARM7EJ-S, ARM926EJ-S, VFP9-S, VFP10, ARM Developer Suite and Jazelle are trademarks of ARM. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc (LSE: ARM and Nasdaq: ARMHY); its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; and ARM France SAS.

For further information, please contact: Michelle Spencer of ARM, +44-1628-427780, michelle.spencer@arm.com; or Patrick Hall of Townsend Agency (for ARM), +1 858 457-4888, ext. 112, phall@townsendagency.com.