31st Jan 2005 10:00
TTP Communications PLC31 January 2005 TTPCOM AND ARM COLLABORATE ON THE WORLD'S FIRST COMPLETE IP PLATFORM FOR MULTIMODE, 3G BASEBAND DESIGNS Strategic collaboration will accelerate access to 3G market for semiconductor vendors and create a standard for 3G baseband chipset designs CAMBRIDGE, UK - Jan, 31, 2005 - TTP Communications plc.(LSE: TTC) and ARM ((LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMHY)), today announced a strategic collaboration to design anddevelop the next generation of 3G Intellectual Property (IP) platforms,incorporating ARM(R) processors and TTPCom Cellular Baseband Engine (CBEmacro)technology. The new platforms will significantly reduce engineering effort andtime-to-market for semiconductor vendors developing 3G system-on-chip (SoC)solutions. TTPCom will distribute the combination of an ARM technology-basedsubsystem and TTPCom's multimode 3G baseband to semiconductor manufacturers toenable them to get their products to market quickly, with lower cost and risk.ARM will be responsible for licensing the processor core to its silicon partnerswhilst TTPCom will license the CBEmacro technology. The first of these platforms will be the CBEmacro 3G, a multimode cellularbaseband engine, which provides a complete communications sub-system for GSM,GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access). The CBEmacro 3Gis delivered pre-verified and warranted, enabling licensees to bring innovativeand price competitive products to market more rapidly. The CBEmacro 3G is basedon the ARM1156T2-STM processor and incorporates AMBATM3 AXI methodology,PrimeCell(R) peripherals and CoreSightTM debug technology. This deliverssignificant efficiency and performance advantages whilst also providing afamiliar processor architecture for semiconductor vendors and their customers.Licensees of CBEmacro 3G will be able to re-use their existing investment in ARMtools and design flows, and rapidly integrate with their in-house IP to makecomplete cellular SoC products. "The winning combination of our 3G technology and ARM leading-edge processorswill enable silicon Partners to bring high-performance 3G baseband semiconductorsolutions to the mass market," said Tony Milbourn, MD of TTPCom. "The complexityassociated with implementing global cellular wireless standards has now beeneased. CBEmacro 3G enables silicon Partners and their OEM/ODM customers toreduce integration costs and bring products to market more quickly. Byoutsourcing the modem design, our mutual customers will be able to focus on moreprofitable and sustainable sources of product differentiation. Thiscollaboration will instigate change within our industry." "Over the last 10 years, TTPCom has become a leader in wireless technology IPand has established a reputation for innovation," said Warren East, CEO, ARM, "This collaboration between two of the industry's leading IP vendors will resultin a family of ARM Powered(R) CBEmacro products that will enable our mutualcustomers to remain competitive, both now and into the future." To find out more, visit TTPCom and ARM at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes,February 14-17: TTPCom stand #A3, Hall 1; and ARM at stand #K13 in Hall 4. About TTPCom's Cellular Baseband Engine Macro (CBEmacro) CBEmacro is a family of complete and ready for silicon 2G/3G Cellular BasebandEngines, that will get semiconductor vendors to market for a know risk and cost.The underlying technology, CBEcore, is well proven and has appeared in numerouscellular baseband chipsets manufactured by world leading semiconductor vendorssince its creation in 1993. About TTP Communications plc Based in Cambridge, UK, TTP Communications plc (LSE: TTC) through its subsidiaryTTPCom Limited, develops intellectual property used in the design andmanufacture of wireless communication terminals. TTPCom licenses its technologyto leading semiconductor and terminal manufacturers worldwide, including AnalogDevices, Intel, LG, Renesas, Sharp, Siemens and Toshiba. TTPCom has established an industry standard with its GPRS platform, offers EDGE,3G, Wireless LAN and Wireless PAN solutions and, for those manufacturers forwhom a fast time to market is critical, TTPCom also offers complete handset andmodule designs. Over 30 million devices using TTPCom technology were shippedduring 2004. More information can be found on TTPCom's website at: http://www.ttpcom.com. 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 offeringincludes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D processors, digitallibraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, aswell as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products. Combined with thecompany's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution thatoffers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. Moreinformation on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com/ ENDS ARM, ARM Powered and PrimeCell are registered trademarks of ARM Limited.ARM1156T2-S, CoreSight and AMBA are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brandsor product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM"' is used torepresent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the regionalsubsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS; ARMConsulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design Automation Inc.;AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM Physical IP, Inc. Enquires Peter Davies TTPCom Limited Tel: +44 (0) 1763 266266 Email: [email protected] Michelle Spencer ARM Tel: +44 (0) 1628 427780 Email: [email protected] This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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