ARM Offers Free Pre-commercialization Use Of ARM Cortex-M0 Processor IP

(RTTNews) - Chipmaker ARM Holdings Plc. (ARM.L, ARMH) is offering free pre-commercialization use of ARM Cortex-M0 processor IP and low-cost FPGA prototyping. This makes it far easier to design, prototype and produce system-on-a-chip or SoC components.

The package is available through the ARM DesignStart portal and includes a Cortex-M0 processor and System Design Kit, featuring system IP, peripherals, test bench and software and a free 90 day license for the full suite of ARM Keil MDK development tools.

ARM said the package will enable the design, simulation and testing of new SoCs using a pre-configured Cortex-M0 processor without incurring the capital costs associated with up-front licensing. There is an option to move to the prototyping stage with a $995 ARM Versatile Express FPGA development board.

Developers who want to enter full commercial production can then purchase a simplified and standardized $40,000 fast track license. This includes commercial use of ARM Cortex-M0 processor IP, SDK, and Keil MDK development tools, along with ARM technical support.