ARM unveils Cortex-A9 processors

Bangalore

October 8th, 2007

ARM has launched its new Cortex-A9 processors. The ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore
multicore processor and ARM Cortex-A9 single core processor can be used in
devices such as smartphones, connected mobile computers, consumer electronics,
automotive infotainment, networking and other embedded and enterprise devices.

ARM also announced that several partners have already selected the Cortex-A9
processors, including NEC Electronics, NVIDIA, Samsung, STMicroelectronics and
Texas Instruments.

The new Cortex-A9 processors are compatible with other Cortex family
processors and the ARM MPCore technology thereby lowering the costs associated
with adopting a new processor.

"ARM continues to raise the bar in performance for mobile and battery
operated applications with its Cortex family by introducing the ARM Cortex-A9
microprocessors," said Mario Morales, VP, Semiconductors at market research
firm IDC. "The new processor options include multicore support for the
Cortex family, which we expect will help extend the range in performance and
power to address requirements by OEMs for next generation devices in terms of
scale and features. By focusing on system level performance and lower power, the
ARM Cortex-A9 processors can support the growing demand for multicore
architectures that are enabling converged services and devices."

Both ARM Cortex-A9 processors include the ARM application specific
architecture extensions, including DSP and SIMD extensions and Jazelle,
TrustZone, and Intelligent Energy Manager (IEM) technologies. In addition, ARM
has developed a full range of supporting technology around the new processor to
reduce design time and accelerate time-to-market.

The ARM Cortex-A9 single core and ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processors are
available for licensing now along with supporting technology.