MIPS Technologies Licenses 32-Bit Core to Proxim for Use in High-Speed Wireless Networking Products
MOUNTAIN VIEW & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22,
2002--
Proxim Will Use High-Performance MIPS® Core To Improve
Throughput of Wireless Networking Infrastructure Products
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS - News, MIPSB - News), a leading provider
of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital
consumer and business applications, and Proxim Corporation
(Nasdaq:PROX - News), a leading manufacturer of wireless networking
equipment, today announced that the MIPS32(TM) 4KEc(TM) processor core
has been licensed to Proxim.
Proxim will use the high-performance MIPS32 4KEc processor core in
wireless networking infrastructure products featuring data throughput
of 100 Mbps and higher. The MIPS processor core also will enable new
Proxim products to operate with extended range in both indoor and
outdoor wireless applications.
"We chose the MIPS processor core because it is synthesizable and
highly configurable. It gives us the flexibility to meet our design
goals and deliver unprecedented throughput and range performance for
wireless networking infrastructure products that our customers
desire," said Kevin Negus, chief technology officer at Proxim.
"Wireless LANs are an important growth market, enabling businesses
to easily expand their networks without having to install miles of
cable. We are pleased that Proxim is using the MIPS architecture to
power this growth with its innovative solutions, and we are pleased to
be a part of it with the 4KEc core. It offers the highest performance
available in a 32-bit synthesizable core, and its configurable
features enable Proxim's design team to innovate with ease and get to
market fast," said Kevin Meyer, vice president of marketing at MIPS
Technologies.
About Proxim
Proxim Corporation, the company created by the merger between
Proxim, Inc. and Western Multiplex Corporation, is a leading
manufacturer of wireless networking equipment, securely connecting
networks within buildings as well as between locations. Proxim's
complete line of high-speed fixed wireless solutions and wireless
local area networks (LANs) provide enterprises, service providers and
consumers with unprecedented network capacity and mobility. Primary
applications for the company's products include mobile/wireless
backhaul, fiber extension/redundancy, enterprise/campus LAN bridging,
in-building LANs, last mile access and small office and home
networking. For the Proxim Corporation Investor Information Service,
call toll free at 877/996-8947. The company's website is
www.proxim.com/newproxim.
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 +1 650/567-5000 or
www.mips.com.
Safe Harbor
This press release includes forward-looking information and
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially. Statements regarding the
expected benefits of products, including statements regarding product
performance related to flexibility, speed, throughput and reliability,
the configuration of MIPS products with Proxim's products, the design
and timing of introduction of new products, the growth of the market
for wireless LANs and the demand for Proxim's products are subject to
the following risks: that the expected benefits will not be realized
by customers; that products will not perform as designed; that
products will not be available due to manufacturing or supply issues;
that the range of wireless networks will not be extended; that the
product pricing will not be competitive; and other risks and
uncertainties associated with Proxim's business and MIPS business. For
risks about Proxim Corporation's business, see Proxim Corporation's
Form 10-Q filed on May 13, 2002, Western Multiplex's registration
statement on Form S-4 filed on February 25, 2002, its Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2001 and subsequent Forms 8-K, Proxim,
Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and subsequent
Forms 8-K, and other SEC filings. For risks about MIPS' business, see
MIPS Technologies, Inc.'s Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2002 and February
14, 2002, its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and
other SEC filings.
Note to Editors: MIPS® is a registered trademark in the United
States and other countries, and MIPS32(TM) and 4KEc(TM) are trademarks
of MIPS Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks referred to herein are
the property of their respective owners.
Contact:
MIPS Technologies, Inc., Mountain View
Lee Garvin Flanagin, +650/567-5180 (Media)
flanagin@mips.com
or
Proxim Corporation, Sunnyvale
Amy Martin, 408/731-2781
amartin@proxim.com
