Product category: Intellectual Property Cores
News Release from: ARM
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 23 March 2004
Design centre programme expands in the east
Goyatek Technology of Taiwan and SangHwa Micro Technology (SMT) of Korea have become the newest members of the ARM Approved Design Centre Programme.
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Goyatek Technology of Taiwan and SangHwa Micro Technology (SMT) of Korea have become the newest members of the ARM Approved Design Centre Programme. Goyatek becomes the fifth Taiwanese company to join the programme, and SMT is the second participant from Korea. Goyatek and SMT will provide ASIC and SoC design services along with IP/library support for OEMs and fabless companies in their respective regions.
The global trend toward outsourcing ASIC design and the emergence of the fabless ASIC model of activity has created a growing need for design centres with a track record of proficiency.
The ARM Approved Design Centre Programme provides a framework for selecting proven design centres equipped with the ARM technology necessary for complex SoC designs.
In addition, the participation of Goyatek and SMT in the Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing Company (TSMC) Design Centre Alliance Programme will enable them to further streamline production for local customers that use ARM IP and TSMC silicon fabrication services.
"Offering our partners a wide range of trusted design providers is integral to ensuring they can maximise the quality of their ARM Powered SoC designs while minimising their time-to-market", said Sam Kim, President of ARM.
"Goyatek's and SMT's demonstrated expertise and strong relationships with ARM Foundry Programme Partner TSMC, ensure that SoC developers working with ARM cores will be well served by these design centres.
The continued expansion of our programmes throughout Asia demonstrates our sustained momentum in this region".
"ARM microprocessor cores are the industry standard.
Our membership in the ARM Approved Design Centre Programme elevates our profile within the community of SoC developers, who must minimise risks when selecting design partners", said Just Chang, President, Goyatek.
"ARM's comprehensive support network and partner relationships, combined with our design expertise, gives our customers a strong competitive advantage", said KY Lee, President of SMT.
"Our membership in the ARM Approved Design Centre Programme communicates to customers that we are committed to getting the best possible product to market in the shortest possible time".
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