``The business processors, based on Intel XScale technology, include the Intel PXA9xx communications processor, codenamed Hermon, which powers Research in Motion`s (RIM) Blackberry 8700 device. The Intel PXA27x applications processor, codenamed Bulverde, is used in the Palm Treo smart phone, the Motorola Q and other devices.``

``This planned sale does not impact the ability of other Intel businesses in the networking and storage market segments to continue to use ARM-based, Intel XScale processors. Those Intel businesses will be able to continue licensing chip designs directly from ARM Holdings PLC and modifying the designs for their needs.``

Selling its communications and application processor units...and backing off of ARM BASE design processors...same as Apple backing off of Portalplayer ARM based design.

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