ARM buys Prolific Inc.
ARM has announced that it has acquired Prolific, Inc. The increasing complexity of 20nm and low process technologies is driving the need for automated layout optimization solutions. This acquisition augments ARM's strategy to provide innovative physical IP products that will enable the ARM partnership to continue to lead in the implementation of highly integrated, low-power system-on-chip solutions.
Simon Segars, EVP & GM, Physical IP Division, ARM said, "We have been successfully collaborating with Prolific for a number of years. The technology and expertise that will come with this acquisition will expand our capabilities to accelerate ecosystem adoption of advanced process nodes at 20nm and below."
Paul de Dood, President & Founder, Prolific, Inc. said, "Prolific has a long history of improving the efficiency of complex physical design process flows. The ARM partnership will benefit from faster time to market for advanced node solutions through the addition of Prolific's leading-edge optimization tools, which enable optimum power, performance and area with accelerated development timelines."
The Prolific team is to become part of the ARM Physical IP team based in San Jose, CA.
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