Arasan Chip Systems Unveils a Complete USB Solutions' Strategy

Enables Next Gen Applications with USB 3.0

San Jose, California – February 5, 2009 – Arasan Chip Systems, Inc., “Arasan” a leader in Intellectual Property (IP) solutions – IP cores, Verification IP (VIP), Software Drivers and Stacks and Hardware Solutions, today unveiled a comprehensive USB solutions’ strategy enabling higher integration, lower cost and faster development times. Arasan’s USB strategy is built around the company’s key strengths 1) Complete product offering, 2) Highly configurable solutions, 3) Domain expertise.

• “One Stop Shop” – Everything you need from Arasan.
• IP Solutions: USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, Host, Hub, Device, Embedded, OTG
• Tools: Test and verification IPs, software, hardware development kits
• Services: IP and driver customization, engineering support
• “Exactly what you need” – The Arasan USB solutions are architected to seamlessly integrate into any SoC design and configurable for a custom and cost effective solution.
• “From those who know it” – Providing a global team of engineers with in-depth expertise to accelerate designs in the PC, mobile, consumer and communications market.

Upon driving its strategy, Arasan has released its latest USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB solution. The USB xHCI Host Controller and the Device Controller is optimized for low power consumption to extend battery life for portable and consumer products. The IP cores enable designers to bring significant power and performance enhancements to the popular USB standard while offering backwards compatibility with billions of USBenabled devices currently in the market. Support for both USB 3.0 and 2.0 enables existing and new developments to easily migrate to the USB 3.0 specifications. Arasan’s USB IP cores are available with industry standard interfaces AHB, AXI, OCP, or any custom specific interface.

“As a leading provider of USB solutions for over a decade, Arasan continues to deliver a complete solution, a flexibility solution and the domain expertise from a single vendor,” said Ehsan Ayar, Product Marketing Manager at Arasan. “With the addition of USB 3.0, customers can to be assured of a low risk and low cost implementation for their new SoC development.”

Availability

The Arasan USB 3.0 Host and Device IPs are readily available. For additional information on the USB family, see www.arasan.com.

About Arasan

Arasan Chip Systems Inc. (www.arasan.com), based in San Jose, CA, USA, is a world leading supplier of IP and the “Total IP Solution” ranging from Intellectual Property (IP), Verification IP (VIP), Hardware Development Kits, Validation Platforms, Software Drivers / Stacks, and Design Services. Arasan delivers technology-leading IP solutions like MIPI, SD / SDIO, USB, PCI, Ethernet, MMC, CE-ATA, CF+, NAND and more, to the global electronics market. Arasan’s goal is to enable designers to accelerate their development and simplify their production of complex system-on-chip (SoCs). Arasan provides a competitive advantage through a combination of domain expertise, silicon proven IP, hardware / software tools, and customized service… the “Total IP Solution”.