ARM Leads Embedded Systems Development in China

July 18, 2005

WHAT: ARM [(LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMHY)] is the most popular microprocessor architecture in China, based on results of a recent EDN China Embedded Systems Developer Survey.

The Survey showed that 64% of the respondents are currently using the ARM architecture for their embedded system development – the nearest competitor is being used by only 21% of designers – with this number increasing to 71% when respondents were asked which microprocessor architecture they were planning to use in the next two years.

WHERE: For full results of the EDN China Embedded Systems Developer Survey, go to http://www.ednchina.com/UpItem/download/embedded.pdf

For an English-language version, go to http://www.ednchina.com/UpItem/download/embedded_english.pdf

WHO: 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 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products.  Combined with the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.

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ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. ARM11 and MPCore are  trademarks of ARM Limited.. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design Automation Inc.; AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM Physical IP, Inc.