NXP and ARM Extend Strategic Licensing Agreement for Microcontrollers

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Nasdaq: NXPI) and ARM today announcedthat they have expanded their strategic relationship with a long-term subscription licensing agreementaround the ARM? Cortex?-M series processors for microcontrollers. Under the agreement, NXP will alsobe working with ARM in developing and expanding its future microcontroller roadmap in areas includingperformance and energy efficiency. NXP has shipped over one billion ARM processor-based solutions to date, and has a comprehensiveportfolio of more than 250 microcontrollers based on ARM processors. Currently, NXP is the only ARMPartner with microcontrollers on the market based on the Cortex-M0, Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4processors. NXP is also the only major microcontroller vendor with a roadmap based exclusively on 32-bit ARM processors. “With 100 million ARM processor-based microcontrollers shipped, NXP has reached a major milestone inour commitment to deliver the broadest range of choice available for customers migrating from 8/16-bitarchitectures to 32-bit ARM MCUs,” said Geoff Lees, vice president and general manager, microcontrollerproduct line, NXP Semiconductors. “Looking ahead, this strategic licensing agreement gives us the abilityto continue breaking new ground with ARM on the future of the 32-bit MCU landscape.” "This long term agreement is a major demonstration of support for the ARM Cortex-M series processorsby one of the market’s leading MCU vendors,” said Mike Inglis, EVP and general manager, ProcessorsDivision, ARM. “NXP has an impressive record of innovation in MCUs, demonstrating the collaborativedifferentiation which is inherently enabled by the ARM business model. We look forward to workingclosely with NXP as it introduces even more innovative designs and enhancements for the MCU market.” NXP’s portfolio of Cortex-M0, Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4 series processor-based microcontrollers offers awide range of unique features, peripherals and memory options. The LPC1100 series, based on theenergy-efficient Cortex-M0 processor, features the industry’s lowest active power and a tiny footprintstarting at 5mm2. Other NXP microcontrollers based on the Cortex-M0 processor include the LPC11C00series with integrated CAN transceivers, as well as the recently announced LPC1200 Industrial Controlseries. NXP also offers the industry’s fastest Cortex-M3 processor-based microcontrollers, such as thehighly popular LPC1700 series supported by the mbed rapid prototyping tool, as well as the 150MHzLPC1800 series. For the Cortex-M4 processor, NXP offers the ground-breaking LPC4000 asymmetricaldual-core digital signal controller (DSC), which has won industry accolades including the 2010 BestElectronic Design Award from Electronic Design in the US; the China ACE Awards 2011 Digital Product ofthe Year from Global Sources; and the 2010 Product of the Year Award from Electronic Products Chinaand 21IC. About NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Nasdaq: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and StandardProduct solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security andDigital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification,wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A globalsemiconductor company with oper For further press information, please contact: NXP Semiconductors NXP APAC: Hui Yun Chen ations in more than 25 countries, NXP posted revenue of $4.4 billion in2010. For more information, visit www.nxp.com About ARM ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networkingand consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM’scomprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, videoengines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products,peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support andmaintenance, and the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution thatoffers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. 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