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ARC International (LSE:ARK), the world leader in configurable subsystems and
CPU/DSP processors, today announced that ARC customers, partners, and OEM
companies will display a wide range of innovative ARC-Based(TM) solutions at
this week's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). These will include
some of the hottest consumer devices and technologies available, such as
WiFi-enabled mobile computers, flash memory cards, digital cameras, portable
media players, biometric devices, DSL modems, and more.

There are close to 140 companies using ARC's patented configurable subsystems
and processors to create leading-edge products for a range of high-growth
markets. Collectively, these companies ship approximately 100 million ARC-Based
chips to market every year in markets such as electronic toys and educational
games, digital set-top boxes, networking appliances, government applications,
wireless computing systems, mobile multimedia players, and flash storage
devices.

Among the ARC customers, partners, and OEMs showcasing solutions at CES 2007
are:

    --  Atmel Corporation - Atmel has adopted the ARC(R) Video Subsystem to
        create multimedia handheld devices. Atmel previously announced that it
        selected the ARC Video Subsystem because it met the necessary criteria
        of low-cost and small size, while achieving Atmel's power budget. In
        addition, the ARC Video Subsystem provides Atmel with a solution that
        will enable them to quickly port their video and imaging technologies on
        to a programmable platform.

    --  Broadcom Corporation - Broadcom previously announced it has signed a
        multi-year, comprehensive licensing agreement with ARC to develop
        leading-edge system-on-chips (SoCs) for high-growth consumer
        applications.

    --  Chips & Media - Chips&Media is using a configurable ARC 605 core to
        develop digital set-top box chips targeted at high-volume applications.
        Chips&Media selected the ARC 605 core because it is smaller, lower power
        and provides up to twice the MHz performance than competing processors.

    --  D-Link Systems - D-Link is a global leader in the design, manufacture,
        and marketing of advanced networking, broadband, digital, voice and data
        communications solutions. ARC-Based products currently offered by D-Link
        include the DBT-120 Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter, which enables users
        to sync data from devices such as cameras, PCs, mobile phones,
        headphones, and more.

    --  Fujitsu - Fujitsu's ARC-Based "SmartMPEG" chips appear in a number of
        set-top boxes from companies such as Digenius, GSS, Grocos, Conrad,
        Medion, and LaSat. Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe previously announced
        that it has deepened its commitment to ARC's configurable architecture
        by announcing that it has taken a license for an ARC 700 family core for
        use in high-volume consumer applications.

    --  OKI Electric Ind. - Oki Electric Industry previously announced it has
        taken a license for the ARC Sound Advanced Subsystem, which it plans to
        incorporate into an application specific standard product (ASSP) for the
        rapidly growing advanced in-car audio market and other consumer
        applications.

    --  SanDisk - SanDisk is the leading supplier of flash data storage card
        products and provides a wide array of digital imaging and audio storage
        solutions. An ARC customer since 2000, SanDisk will display at CES a
        range of ARC-Based products including its popular Cruzer(R) and
        innovative Gruvi(TM) products.

    --  Siano Mobile Silicon - Siano Mobile Silicon, a provider of innovative
        technology to the mobile digital TV marketplace, is using a ARC
        configurable processor to develop a new SMS1000 mobile digital TV
        receiver chip, which is targeted at a range of products delivering
        mobile TV services to consumers.

    --  Sony - Sony Semiconductor Kyushu Corporation previously announced that
        it has taken a license for a configurable ARC processor with DSP
        extensions that will be integrated into next-generation consumer
        electronic devices.

    --  Toshiba America Electronic Components - Toshiba and ARC have entered
        into a strategic collaboration that will grow the industry's adoption of
        configurable processor technology worldwide. As part of the
        collaboration, Toshiba has taken a multiyear license for the
        ARChitect(TM) processor configurator. Toshiba also has introduced a
        series of digital still cameras that incorporate ARC-Based silicon from
        other ARC customers.

About ARC International plc

ARC International is the world leader in configurable subsystems and CPU/DSP
processors that are used by semiconductor companies worldwide to create
system-on-chip (SoC) designs that provide a strategic competitive advantage.
ARC's patented configurable products are smaller, consume less power, are less
expensive to manufacture, and provide a higher degree of differentiation over
what can be created using "fixed architecture" core alternatives.

ARC International maintains a worldwide presence with corporate and research and
development offices in California and Elstree, UK. For more information visit
www.ARC.com. ARC International is listed on the London Stock Exchange as ARC
International plc (LSE:ARK).

ARC and the ARC logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARC
International. All other brands or product names contained herein are the
property of their respective owners. This press release may contain certain
"forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, including the
development, implementation, and release of features described herein. These are
at the sole discretion of ARC International. Licenses from 3rd parties for
certain software and essential patents may be required depending on licensee's
use/implementation. For other factors that could cause actual results to differ,
visit the company's Website as well as the listing particulars filed with the
United Kingdom Listing Authority and the Registrar of Companies in England and
Wales.

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