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Linux for DesignWare® ARC™ processors (ARC Linux) offers all of the benefits of open source software, including complete source code and a large install base. ARC Linux allows software developers to leverage a large amount of Linux-compatible application software to quickly build complex systems using open source components. The ARC Linux kernel is based on Linux kernel 3.2 and runs on the ARC 750D and 770D processor core configurations that include a memory management unit (MMU). ARC Linux is available via Git from GitHub.

ARC Linux is tested and verified using the Linux Test Project (LTP) test suite, Stream memory benchmarks, Dhrystone, NTTCP network throughput test, RFC 1812IP Version 4 tests, and RFC 2544 Network Interconnect Device tests. Features include:

Robust kernel including a reliable multi-tasking capability
Licensed based on an open source model(GPL licensing) with no royalties
Allows developers to leverage a wide range of Linux compatible applications
Tested and verified using the Linux Test Project (LTP) test suite, stream memory benchmarks, Dhrystone, NTTCP network throughput test, RFC 18121IP Version 4 tests and RFC 2544 Network Interconnect Device test
Developed from standard Linux 3.2 kernel

Native POSIX Thread Library (NPTL)
Kernel preemption support
Dynamic module support
Kernel parameters support
O(1) scheduler
Dynamic kernel module support
Complete networking support including NFS
Boot-time kernel module support

Supports DesignWare ARC 770D-based configurable cores that include MMU
Automatic detection of instruction cache and data cache configuration
Fast context switching using ARC 700 MMU's multiple address spaces
Support for ARC SIMD, DMA and extensions
Ptrace support for GDB debugging
Compatible with ARC GCC 4.4
Busybox
Init

ARC Linux is integrated, built and tested with the GNU Toolchain for DesignWare ARC processors (ARC GNU Toolchain). This toolchain is provided as a source packages than can be built to run on the user’s host system. Synopsys maintains and supports the DesignWare ARC Linux kernel and ARC GNU Toolchain.

The ARC 770D 32-bit processor core incorporates a Linux acceleration package that delivers up to 30% higher performance running Linux. The extremely power- and area-efficient ARC 770D processor core is ideal for embedded multi-core and portable applications.

Linux Kernel for DesignWare ARC Processors

Highlights

Licensed based on an open source model (GPL licensing) with no royalties
Allows developers to leverage a wide range of Linux compatible applications
Complete GNU Toolchain available
Maintained and tested by Synopsys
The ARC 770D 32-bit processor core incorporates a Linux acceleration pack