MIPS Technologies Announces Update of Windows CE .NET Supports 32-, 64-Bit MIPS-Based Microprocessors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 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, today announced that the updated
version of the Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system, version
4.1, includes support for microprocessors based on 32- and 64-bit
MIPS® architectures. Formerly code-named "Jameson," the update to
Windows CE .NET includes IPv6 support, file viewing functionality,
improved browsing performance and other features.
"By including support for Windows CE .NET in its line of 32-bit
and 64-bit microprocessors, MIPS Technologies helps OEM developers
shorten the development process and include industry-leading
multimedia and browsing functionality in their next-generation
devices," said Keith White, senior director of marketing for the
Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corp.
0¶ MIPS Technologies has worked closely with Microsoft since the
inception of the Windows CE operating system. In 2001, together with
NEC Corp., the companies optimized Windows CE .NET for 64-bit MIPS
architecture, the only 64-bit architecture currently supported by
Windows CE .NET. AMD and Toshiba are also among the MIPS Technologies
licensees whose MIPS-based(TM) processors power Windows CE-based
devices.
"The new Windows CE .NET 4.1 is an excellent platform to
capitalize on the performance, versatility and low power of the
MIPS-based Alchemy processors from AMD," said Dr. William Edwards,
vice president and general manager of AMD's Personal Connectivity
Solutions Group. "Windows CE .NET 4.1 offers an incredibly reliable
core OS for efficiently enabling the most demanding real-time embedded
designs across a breadth of applications."
"NEC Electronics is proud to offer a range of 64-bit MIPS-based
solutions with its VR Series(TM) microprocessors for this new release
of the Windows CE .NET operating system," said Arnold Estep, senior
marketing manager, standard LSI solutions business unit, NEC
Electronics Inc. "In particular, the IPv6 support and Windows CE .NET
enhanced features enable NEC to provide more advanced solutions for
internet enabled consumers."
Low-power, high-performance 32- and 64-bit MIPS-based processors
drive the full range of embedded systems, including wired and wireless
information appliances. MIPS-based 64-bit processors are particularly
well suited to applications intended to meet the growing demand for
high-quality streaming media and 3-D graphics, such as Internet
appliances, residential gateways, set-top boxes, high-definition TVs,
and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) enabled products.
"The Windows CE .NET operating system has been gaining significant
momentum in the embedded marketplace, and MIPS Technologies is pleased
to be a part of it by powering the innovation that optimizes the user
experience," 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.
MIPS® is a registered trademark in the United States and other
countries, and MIPS-based(TM) is a trademark 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
