Existing collaboration with ARM (News - Alert) to streamline the development of an optimized System Realization solution for ARM processors will be broadened. An announcement in this regard has been made by Cadence Design Systems (News - Alert), Inc. An end-to-end flow will be enabled by this optimized System Realization solution for ARM processors. A full set of interoperable tools, ARM processor and physical IP, services and methodology from embedded Linux to GDSII are included.

A full complement of tutorials and education materials will be provided by Cadence to accelerate adoption of this solution. Cadence will also extend their ecosystem of service, methodology and training providers. Cadence is a top company in global electronic design innovation.

In a release, Mike Muller, chief technology officer at ARM said, "As software complexity continues to escalate driving system costs up, industry leaders need to join forces to provide proven and cost effective end-to-end design solutions. Only a comprehensive approach from application software through silicon can successfully address the challenges facing our design community. This collaboration with Cadence will not only address the rapidly rising cost of integrated hardware and software system development, but will also accelerate time-to-market for next-generation consumer products."

In order to deliver this solution, Cadence will support embedded software optimized for ARM processor-based devices in the company's recently announced IP stacks. With the help of Cadence Virtualization technologies, the interoperability of ARM tools and IP including ARM DS-5 and RealView Development Suite, Fast Models, and VSTREAM transactor will be enhanced. Existing collaboration on AMBA IP-VIP pairs and interconnect fabric will be expanded by Cadence. The reference methodologies for design, verification, and implementation will also be expanded by Cadence.

In a release, John Bruggeman, chief marketing officer of Cadence said, "Cadence continues to build our System Realization solution through collaboration with others and delivery of new methodologies. The Cadence and ARM solution will combine industry leading IP to help break down the cost and development barriers that are preventing consumer devices from achieving breakaway market success. ARM IP is prevalent in current and future consumer devices, and the jointly developed solution will unleash new, compelling innovation."

For more information on Cadence Design Systems, visit the company’s website at www.cadence.com.