Cadence, GloFo tape out Cortex-A12 test chip
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Cadence and Globalfoundries have taped out a quad core test chip built around the ARM Cortex-A12 processor.
Designed to operate at frequencies up to 2GHz, the chip has been designed for manufacture on GloFo's 28nm-SLP process. It also includes ARM's POP technology and the full Cadence RTL-to-signoff digital implementation flow.
"As the lead foundry working with the Cortex-A12 processor, we collaborated closely with Cadence and ARM to implement this new core using our 28nm low power process, and ARM libraries specifically tuned to meet demanding mobile market requirements," said Ana Hunter, vice president of product management at GloFo.
The test chip is aimed at smart mobile devices. The collaborators claim it will enable faster processing speeds, smaller feature sizes, lower standby power and longer battery life.
"The ARM Cortex-A12 processor is a high performance compute solution that will benefit developers looking to upgrade existing mid range mobile products as well as expanding our technology into a new range of electronic devices such as set top boxes," said Dipesh Patel, executive vice president and general manager of ARM's physical design group.
