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Who:    Dr. Chris Rowen, president and CEO of Tensilica, Inc.
        Tensilica is the leading supplier of extensible, configurable
        microprocessor IP for integration into system-on-chip (SOC)
        devices. Well-known semiconductor and systems companies have
        licensed Tensilica's Xtensa configurable processor
        architecture for integration into more than 50 designs.

What:   Dr. Rowen will discuss the fundamental shift occurring in
        processor design for SOC applications and will share his
        unique vision of the coming configurable "Sea of Processors"
        world. Increasingly, chip and application design must be
        handled in tandem. The configurable microprocessor plays a
        central role in developing SOC devices that are optimized in
        hardware and software for a variety of existing and emerging
        applications.

When:   Wednesday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Where:  The Fairmont Hotel
        170 South Market Street
        San Jose, Calif. 95113

Editor's Notes:

Journalists wishing to meet with Dr. Rowen prior to his presentation should contact Joany Draeger, Tanis Communications 650/365-3395, joany@taniscomm.com.

Admission to the conference and seminar programs is free of charge to bona fide members of the press. For further information, please contact Catherine Sarti, In-Stat/MDR, at 408/345-1627.

About Chris Rowen Ph.D.

Dr. Chris Rowen is President and Chief Executive Officer of Tensilica. He founded Tensilica in July 1997 to develop and proliferate automatic generation of application-specific microprocessors for communication and, consumer systems. He was a pioneer in the development of RISC architecture at Stanford in the early 80s and helped start MIPS Computer Systems Inc. in 1984, where he served as Vice President for Microprocessor Development. Most recently, he was Vice President and General Manager of the Design Reuse Group of Synopsys Incorporated. He received a bachelor's degree in physics from Harvard University and master's and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

About Tensilica

Tensilica Inc. is revolutionizing the design of system-on-chip (SOC) devices through its unique approach to microprocessor design. The company's configurable Xtensa microprocessor cores and associated software development tools give system and chip designers the unprecedented ability to optimize microprocessors for their specific applications. As a result, Tensilica's technology enables the design of products that are uniquely tuned to achieve the power, performance and price targets of the end system. Recognized as a top private company by renowned business magazines including Red Herring and Upside, the company's technology leverages existing ASIC design methods, programming models and architectural standards, reducing risk and development time.

     Tanis Communications
     Joany Draeger, 650/365-3395
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