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Apple Computer to use ARM Processor in PDA
Contact:
Advanced RISC Machines
Tim O'Donnell
20261 Beatty Ridge Road
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-399-5195
ODONNELL.T
Los Gatos, CA May 29, 1992. Advanced RISC Machines Ltd. (ARM) has announced a
major design win for the ARM610 processor, just six months after the initial
launch of the ARM6 technology. Apple Computer has announced Newton, the first
line of products from its new Personal Interactive Electronics division.
This first Newton product will be a pen-based notepad, that intelligently
assists the user in capturing, organizing, and communicating ideas and
information. This product was developed jointly by Apple and Sharp Corporation
and will be available in 1993. Based on object oriented programming, it will
feature a novel user interface that learns from, and assists the user. The
memory management unit (MMU) in the ARM610 provides specific support for object
oriented data handling.
Robin Saxby, Managing Director of ARM, commented: "We are delighted to be
able to announce our first publicized design win for the ARM6 technology,
especially from two leading companies such as Sharp and Apple. The ARM610
project itself underlines our commitment to our customers and the speed with
which we can respond. We were able to provide Apple with silicon from both of
our licensees (VLSI Technology and GEC Plessey Semiconductors) within four
months of project initiation."
Lawrence G. Tesler, Vice President of Apple's Newton Group, explained the
reasons for Apple's choice: "We chose ARM technology for the Newton product
line because of its low power consumption, small size, and low cost. No other
processor core offers this combination of advantages together with RISC
performance. Additionally, the ARM supports many programming languages and
provides excellent code density for all languages. ARM Ltd. supports the
processor family with quality compilers, other tools, and design skills. We
feel very comfortable with this technology and it offers a future road-map that
ensures we will be able to evolve the Newton product line rapidly."
The ARM610 is a 32-bit microprocessor with an innovative on-chip MMU which
offers support for object oriented programming, 4Kbytes of cache, a write
buffer, and full JTAG boundary scan. The ARM610 runs at up to 15 million
instructions per second with a 20MHz clock. The device is available in the
latest 144 pin ultra thin quad flat pack (TQFP) package to reduce the space
requirements to a minimum.
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This information is provided by the product's developer or distributor and
constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation by Apple Computer,
Inc.. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to selection, performance or
use of this product. All understandings, agreements and warranties, if any,
take place directly between the developer and the prospective user.
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Third Party News Beat
29 MAY 1992