ARC Releases New MetaWare(R) Development Toolkit Featuring Lower Power and Smaller Code Size.ST. ALBANS, England -- ARC International This article is about the publicly traded processor company. For the privately held French housewares company of the same name, see ARC International (household). (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor :ARK) today released the MetaWare([R]) Development Toolkit Version 8.0, which enables lower power consumption and smaller memory footprints over previous versions. It includes new versions of ARC's MetaWare C/C C/C Center to Center C/C Combustion Chamber C/C Command/Control C/C Crew Chief C/C cabin cruiser (US DoD) C/C chief complaint (medical) C/C Channel-to-Channel C/C Communication and Collaboration ++ Compiler, Debugger Software that helps a programmer debug a program by stopping at certain breakpoints and displaying various programming elements. The programmer can step through source code statements one at a time while the corresponding machine instructions are being executed. , and Eclipse 3.2 based Integrated Development Environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment , and supports ARC's recently introduced VRaptor([TM])-based video subsystems. The ARC([R]) MetaWare 8.0 Toolkit continues the 25-year heritage of MetaWare tools by shortening software development time and ensuring quality application code. A free evaluation version of the new 8.0 Toolkit is now available for download from www.arc.com/documentation Enabling Low Power and Small Memory Footprints A key element in the MetaWare 8.0 Toolkit that maximizes the use of small amounts of RAM is the new Automatic Overlay Manager (AOM AOM Academy of Management AOM Age of Mythology (Ensemble Studios game) AOM Acute Otitis Media (middle ear infection) AOM Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine AOM America on the Move ). It provides features similar to virtual memory paging but does not require an MMU (Memory Management Unit) The part of the computer that governs memory access. Either part of the CPU chip or housed on separate chips, the MMU controls memory partitions and virtual memory. See memory and virtual memory. MMU - Memory Management Unit . Traditionally, developers would struggle to create and support a custom overlay scheme. Using the AOM, the compiler, linker, and runtime library A collection of executable software functions in the machine language of the target computer. A runtime library can be linked into an application at compile time with links already resolved from the programmer's code to the functions when the application is loaded. work together to automatically detect when overlays need to be loaded and keep the debugger in sync with what is in memory. Furthermore, the debugger has intimate knowledge of the AOM mechanism and can set breakpoints in unloaded overlays. Using AOM makes it easy for ARC customers to reduce RAM size, device cost, and power consumption. Supports New VRaptor([TM])-Based ARC([R]) Video Subsystems The MetaWare Development Toolkit 8.0 has been extensively validated with the recently introduced ARC([R]) Video Subsystems that are based on the VRaptor Multicore Architecture, assuring highly stable and industry-leading power consumption and performance for ARC customers. About ARC's Patented Configurable Technology ARC's patented configurable processor technology enables SoC designers to create silicon that is optimized to the end application. Designers have the freedom to retain necessary functionality while removing unneeded features in a configurable ARC subsystem or processor. The benefit is a system-on-chip (SoC) with an optimal balance of speed, area, and power for a specific application, resulting in a lower power, smaller chip that is less expensive to manufacture. Adding custom instructions to ARC's subsystems and cores, designers can achieve major gains in application efficiency by defining custom extensions that accelerate critical code. Availability The ARC MetaWare Development Toolkit Version 8.0 is now available for licensing by companies worldwide. For more information or a free demonstration of the MetaWare Toolkit contact ARC International at info@arc.com or visit www.arc.com. About ARC International plc ARC International is the world leader in configurable media subsystems and CPU/DSP processors. Used by over 140 companies worldwide, ARC's configurable solutions enable the creation of highly differentiated system-on-chips (SoCs) that ship in hundreds of millions of devices annually. ARC's patented subsystems and cores are smaller, consume less power, and are less expensive to manufacture than competing products. ARC International maintains a worldwide presence with corporate and research and development offices in California and St. Albans, UK. For more information visit www.ARC.com. ARC International is listed on the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. as ARC International plc (LSE: ARK). ARC and the ARC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARC International. All other brands or product names contained herein are the property of their respective owners. This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, including the development, implementation, and release of features described herein. These are at the sole discretion of ARC International. Licenses from 3rd parties for certain software and essential patents may be required depending on licensee's use/implementation. 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