MIPS Technologies Licenses Next-Generation 32-Bit Core to Texas Instruments for Use in Broadband Solutions
TI to Integrate MIPS32(TM) 4KEc(TM) Core with TI's Programmable DSP Technology for Broadband Applications
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2001--
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS - news; Nasdaq:MIPSB - news), a leading
provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for
digital consumer and network applications, announced that Texas
Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN - news) has taken a license for its
next-generation 32-bit core, the MIPS32(TM) 4KEc(TM) synthesizable
core. TI is using the 4KEc core, which, at 1.4 Dhrystone MIPS/MHz,
offers the highest performance available in a 32-bit synthesizable
core, for broadband solutions which TI will integrate with its digital
signal processing (DSP) technology.
TI has been a MIPS Technologies customer since 1999, when it
became the first company to take a license for MIPS 32- and 64-bit
cores. It used the MIPS32 4Kc(TM) core in several products for DSL and
cable broadband applications, and in multiple ASIC designs. Now, TI
will use the new 4KEc core as part of its integrated silicon and
software data and voice chipset solutions for asymmetrical DSL (ADSL),
cable and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) broadband products. The
end result will be home routers, integrated access devices and
voice-over broadband gateways that allow consumers to network multiple
Internet accounts and access entertainment and business services such
as streaming audio/visual, real-time video conferencing and virtual
private network security.
"By integrating the MIPS32 4KEc core with TI's DSP and analog
technology, TI provides a high level of performance, flexibility and
development support that will enable our customers to build
outstanding new products," said Joseph Crupi, vice president of TI's
broadband communications group. "We are looking forward to working
with MIPS as we expand our broadband product offerings and continue to
rapidly grow our business in this important market."
"The combination of MIPS powerful IP with TI's industry-leading
DSP technology will result in world-class products," said Derek Meyer,
vice president of worldwide field operations at MIPS Technologies. "We
are pleased to have this partnership and look forward to the mutual
success we both envision."
About MIPS Technologies
MIPS Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of industry-standard
processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and network
applications. The company drives the broadest architectural alliance
that is delivering 32- and 64-bit embedded RISC solutions. The company
licenses its intellectual property to semiconductor companies, ASIC
developers and system OEMs. MIPS Technologies and its licensees offer
the widest range of robust, scalable processors in standard, custom,
semi-custom and application-specific products. The company is based in
Mountain View and can be reached at 650/567-5000 or www.mips.com.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated is the world leader in digital
signal processing and analog technologies, the semiconductor engines
of the Internet age. The company's businesses also include sensors and
controls, and educational and productivity solutions. TI is
headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has manufacturing or sales
operations in more than 25 countries.
Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol TXN. More information is located on the web site at
www.ti.com.
MIPS® is a registered trademark and MIPS32(TM), 4KEc(TM),
4Kc(TM) and MIPS-based(TM) are trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc.
in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks
referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.
Contact:
MIPS Technologies, Inc.
Lee Flanagin, 650/567-5180
flanagin@mips.com
or
Texas Instruments
Marisa Speziale, 214/480-1795
m-speziale@ti.com
