Scaleo chip and ARM Address the Need for Cleaner, More Energy-efficient Automotive Solutions

Sophia Antipolis, France (ots/PRNewswire) -

Scaleo chip today announced that the company has entered into an
agreement with ARM to combine the ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-R5 MPCore(TM)
processor with Scaleo chip technologies into OLEA
[http://www.scaleochip.com/olea.php ], Scaleo chip's new family of
microcontrollers optimized for powertrain systems.

The agreement addresses one of the key challenges of automotive
manufacturers: how to deliver cleaner, more energy-efficient
vehicles. The powertrain, which includes the engine and transmission,
represents the most significant area for potential improvements in
cleanliness and energy-efficiency using advanced electronics. OLEA
microcontrollers will embed ARM technology and deliver leading
powertrain control solutions for advanced internal combustion engine
vehicles (ICEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and electric vehicles
(EV).

"In a market where most automotive manufacturers have little
choice but to rely on limited proprietary solutions, Scaleo chip will
offer OLEA microcontrollers based on leading processors from ARM,"
said Bruno Paucard, President and CEO, Scaleo chip. "The benefit for
customers is clear - the ability to instantly leverage a strong,
comprehensive ecosystem while ensuring the integration of future
proof technology within their system. In this context, working with
ARM is not only an excellent choice, but also confirmation by Scaleo
chip of its long term strategy in the automotive market."

OLEA provides unique features and patented breakthrough
technologies including energy saving flexible hardwired powertrain
control, multi-core system integrity and deterministic Ethernet based
communication. With its range of safety-critical features, the ARM
Cortex-R5 processor will complement Scaleo chip functional safety
dedicated functions to address the ISO 26262 standard.

"The trend for high performance solutions that are also
energy-efficient is fundamentally important for both the automotive
industry and other markets, such as industrial automation and motor
control," said Keith Clarke, vice president of embedded processors,
ARM. "We look forward to working with Scaleo chip to address the
requirements of car manufacturers and sub-contractors. By combining
the innovative approaches of both companies, we believe that a new
standard of powertrain solution will soon be realized, complementing
the wider range of ARM technology-based infotainment, body control
and safety solutions already available to the automotive industry."

Scaleo chip and ARM plan to jointly promote and demonstrate
solutions throughout 2012.

About Scaleo chip

Scaleo chip is a semiconductor fabless company that designs,
develops and sells complete and high value solutions, combining
System-on-Chip (SoC) and embedded software for the future of
automotive electronics industry. Scaleo chip product offering
includes standard automotive microcontrollers addressing powertrain,
body control, driver information and infotainment applications. The
company leverages its technology and know-how by offering
additionally custom products development and manufacturing for
applications requiring added quality constraints as in defense or
industrial markets. Scaleo chip is headquartered in Sophia-Antipolis
in the south of France. Additional information about Scaleo chip can
been found at http://www.scaleochip.com.

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