Arasan Chip Systems Licenses Its USB 2.0 Hub IP Core To Broadcom

San Jose, CA - Arasan Chip Systems Inc ("Arasan"), a supplier of reusable Intellectual Property (IP's) cores, has licensed its USB 2.0 Hub IP Core to Broadcom Corporation.

Arasan counts Broadcom as one of its key licensees and other IP's in use by Broadcom include Standard SD/SDIO/MMC 4.0/CE-ATA Host Core and the SDIO Card Core technology. "We are proud to once again be chosen by Broadcom to fulfill their IP needs and be part of their remarkable growth. Working with them is always a pleasure and we have gained immensely from the exposure to their design methodologies and quality requirements," said Rich Timpa, VP of Sales at Arasan Chip Systems.

Arasan Chip Systems is believed to be one of the world's largest providers of USB 1.1 & 2.0 IP cores and released its first IP, the USB 1.0 Device Core, in 1996. Arasan's USB 2.0 Hub is silicon proven and is in production with General Atomics, San Diego among others. Arasan Chip Systems USB offering is believed to be comprehensive and includes the USB 1.1 Device Core, USB 1.1 Host Core, USB 1.1 Hub IP Core, USB 2.0 Device Core, USB 2.0 Host Core, USB 2.0 OTG Core and the USB 2.0 Hub core. All cores are available with Industry Standard Interfaces like AHB, VCI, PCI, etc.

Arasan provides a Total Solution to all its licensees and its IP deliverables include Verilog RTL source code, Test Environment, Firmware, SW Drivers & debug applications, Development boards with reference designs and complete technical documentation. The company also offers customization services and onsite consulting which further decrease implementation time. "Our goal is to ensure that the IP remains a black box to the customer and by offering a Total Solution with comprehensive support, we provide the fastest time to market and ease of implementation," said Prakash Kamath, VP of Engineering at Arasan. "Companies tend to focus purely at the cost of licensing an IP rather than the SoC implementation cost, which dwarfs the licensing fees. Our Total Technology Solution offers licensees the lowest implementation cost and is responsible for our startling growth," added Rich.

SOURCE: Arasan