ARM Supports High Definition Audio Video Network Alliance (HANA)

What: ARM will participate today in the launch of HANA, the High Definition Audio Video Network Alliance, at the NBC Studios in New York.  ARM is a contributing member of HANA, along with Freescale Semiconductor and Pulse~LINK.

HANA’s mission is to create a standards-based design guideline for secure High Definition (HD) Audio Video (AV) networks that will help advance commercial deployment of products and services, and enhance the consumer HD entertainment experience.  HANA-compliant products will include HDTVs, next-generation DVD players, personal video recorders (PVRs), set top boxes and home theaters.

ARM® technology will be at the heart of these new solutions, enabling security through its TrustZone® technology and high performance through its ARM9(TM) and ARM11(TM) processor families. 

Additional information about HANA and its participating companies is available at www.hanaalliance.org.

When: 14 December 2005

11:00 a.m. – 1: 00 p.m.

Where: HANA Alliance Launch Event

NBC Studio 8H, New York, New York, USA

How: Participation in this event is by invitation only.  To request further information please contact Text 100 at naarm@text100.com.

Who: ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM’s comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products.  Combined with the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.

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