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Alexey Brodkinbde23732014-02-04 12:56:21 +04006Synopsys' DesignWare(r) ARC(r) Processors are a family of 32-bit CPUs
7that SoC designers can optimize for a wide range of uses, from deeply embedded
8to high-performance host applications.
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10More information on ARC cores avaialble here:
11http://www.synopsys.com/IP/ProcessorIP/ARCProcessors/Pages/default.aspx
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13Designers can differentiate their products by using patented configuration
14technology to tailor each ARC processor instance to meet specific performance,
15power and area requirements.
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17The DesignWare ARC processors are also extendable, allowing designers to add
18their own custom instructions that dramatically increase performance.
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20Synopsys' ARC processors have been used by over 170 customers worldwide who
21collectively ship more than 1 billion ARC-based chips annually.
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23All DesignWare ARC processors utilize a 16-/32-bit ISA that provides excellent
24performance and code density for embedded and host SoC applications.
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26The RISC microprocessors are synthesizable and can be implemented in any foundry
27or process, and are supported by a complete suite of development tools.
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29The ARC GNU toolchain with support for all ARC Processors can be downloaded
30from here (available pre-built toolchains as well):
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32https://github.com/foss-for-synopsys-dwc-arc-processors/toolchain/releases