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1*4882a593SmuzhiyunSynopsys' DesignWare(r) ARC(r) Processors are a family of 32-bit CPUs
2*4882a593Smuzhiyunthat SoC designers can optimize for a wide range of uses, from deeply embedded
3*4882a593Smuzhiyunto high-performance host applications.
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5*4882a593SmuzhiyunMore information on ARC cores avaialble here:
6*4882a593Smuzhiyunhttp://www.synopsys.com/IP/ProcessorIP/ARCProcessors/Pages/default.aspx
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8*4882a593SmuzhiyunDesigners can differentiate their products by using patented configuration
9*4882a593Smuzhiyuntechnology to tailor each ARC processor instance to meet specific performance,
10*4882a593Smuzhiyunpower and area requirements.
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12*4882a593SmuzhiyunThe DesignWare ARC processors are also extendable, allowing designers to add
13*4882a593Smuzhiyuntheir own custom instructions that dramatically increase performance.
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15*4882a593SmuzhiyunSynopsys' ARC processors have been used by over 170 customers worldwide who
16*4882a593Smuzhiyuncollectively ship more than 1 billion ARC-based chips annually.
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18*4882a593SmuzhiyunAll DesignWare ARC processors utilize a 16-/32-bit ISA that provides excellent
19*4882a593Smuzhiyunperformance and code density for embedded and host SoC applications.
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21*4882a593SmuzhiyunThe RISC microprocessors are synthesizable and can be implemented in any foundry
22*4882a593Smuzhiyunor process, and are supported by a complete suite of development tools.
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24*4882a593SmuzhiyunThe ARC GNU toolchain with support for all ARC Processors can be downloaded
25*4882a593Smuzhiyunfrom here (available pre-built toolchains as well):
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27*4882a593Smuzhiyunhttps://github.com/foss-for-synopsys-dwc-arc-processors/toolchain/releases
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