MIPS Technologies' 64-Bit Processor Core Powers Infineon's New Broadband Processor Family
Infineon's EasyPort(TM) Communications Processor Designed Around a MIPS-Based(TM) 64-bit Processor Core Subsystem To Give Customers a Powerful Platform for Broadband Systems
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2002--
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS - News; Nasdaq:MIPSB - News), a leading
provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for
digital consumer and business applications, announced that Infineon
Technologies' new EasyPort(TM) broadband communications processor
family, launched today, is based on a powerful, highly integrated,
64-bit CPU core subsystem that utilizes the MIPS64(TM) 5Kc(TM)
processor core to give Infineon's customers extensive packet and ATM
cell processing functionality.
EasyPort ICs, which are the industry's first network terminal
controllers based on a MIPS® 64-bit processor core, address market
demands for compute power and flexibility in data and voice/data
integrated access device (IAD) systems for small- and medium-size
enterprise gateways, access routers and voice over IP (VoIP) routers.
System manufacturers using EasyPort in combination with Infineon's
advanced broadband access and voice/data chipsets can deliver powerful
platforms with fast Internet access, integrated high-speed media
streaming and multi-channel voice services through a single uplink.
"Infineon made a strategic decision to use a 64-bit core instead
of a 32-bit device because of the need to enable sophisticated
applications in service provider platforms, such as firewalls and
virtual private networks (VPNs), and future applications such as home
private networking," said Christian Wolff, vice president of
Infineon's Communications Group and general manager of the Access
Business Unit. "With the MIPS64 architecture, our customers are ready
for 64-bit networking protocols and the full 128-bit IP addressing
defined in IPv6, the next-generation Internet protocol."
"The MIPS architecture is the performance standard for
communications processors and MIPS Technologies' leadership position
in 64-bit solutions extends that standard. By integrating the 5Kc core
into its leading-edge family of broadband processors, Infineon gives
its customers the benefits of an industry standard processor
architecture combined with 64-bit performance and with the support of
a broad suite of development tools and faster time to market," said
Kevin Meyer, vice president of marketing at MIPS Technologies.
About MIPS Technologies
MIPS Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of industry-standard
processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business
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, Calif., and can be reached at 650/567-5000 or
www.mips.com.
Note to Editors: MIPS® is a registered trademark in the United
States and other countries, and MIPS64(TM), 5Kc(TM) and MIPS-based(TM)
are trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks
referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.
Contact:
MIPS Technologies, Inc.
Lee Garvin Flanagin, 650/567-5180
flanagin@mips.com
