Synopsys

Synopsys


DesignWare ARC 725D

Targets: Communication & Wired, Computers & Peripherals, Consumer, Imaging & Video, Mobile & Wireless

The configurable, 7-stage ARC 725D processor core is a full-featured high performance embedded core for complex system-on-chips (SoCs) targeting applications in consumer, networking, and automotive markets. The 725D core's flexible, configurable memory architecture makes it suitable for RTOS-based applications. DSP options enable the 725D core to perform more of the functions of the SoC, eliminating separate logic or DSP blocks. Optionally, custom instruction extensions may be incorporated to improve application performance. The configurable architecture allows SoC designers to include only the processor features that are required for their specific application and user-defined instructions and register extensions can deliver performance improvements for critical routines.

Built-in DSP features include instruction and register extensions that accelerate signal processing algorithms. The optional ARC XY Advanced DSP subsystem delivers the performance of dedicated DSP cores. The ARCompact 16-/32-bit Instruction Set Architecture reduces code size by up to 40 percent compared to 32-bit only instruction sets. The JTAG debug port and optional embedded hardware breakpoints facilitate software debug. The ARC 725D core is delivered as synthesizable RTL source code (Verilog), and it is fully compatible with industry standard design methodologies and tool flows.