MIPS Technologies Licenses 32-Bit Processor Cores to Zoran for Next-Generation Consumer Electronics Products
Zoran Transitions to MIPS® IP Cores for Future Product Development, Including Digital Camera, DVD and DTV Solutions
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2002--
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIPS - News, MIPSB - News), a leading provider
of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital
consumer and business applications, announced that Zoran Corp., a
leading supplier of high-performance digital solutions-on-a-chip in
the consumer electronics markets has taken a license for the
high-performance, low-power MIPS32(TM)4KE(TM)family of cores. The
MIPS®cores give Zoran an industry-standard architecture on which to
base its future product roadmap, including digital camera, digital TV
and DVD solutions
"MIPS Technologies not only offers superior solutions, but also
provides a proven and secure IP relationship, one that our customers
can rely on," said Ram Ofir, vice president of engineering and general
manager of Zoran's Advanced Technology Center in Israel, Zoran
Microelectronics Ltd. "With this agreement, we now have access to the
latest high-performance, low-power MIPS core family, as well as a
standard architecture very well supported by an infrastructure of
software, development tools and IP that will help ensure the success
of our product roadmap going forward and that of our customers."
"We are delighted to welcome Zoran to the MIPS community," said
Kevin Meyer, vice president of marketing at MIPS Technologies. "By
using MIPS IP licensed directly from MIPS Technologies, Zoran protects
its investment, and that of the MIPS community, by helping to ensure
one, solid, standard MIPS architecture. Adoption of the MIPS cores
also will allow Zoran to transition away from Lexra, Inc. based
cores."
Zoran's initial 4KE-based development includes additions to its
COACH (Camera On A Chip) digital camera and digital TV processors and,
in future, its DVD product solutions.
About Zoran Corporation
Zoran Corporation, based in Santa Clara, California, is a leading
provider of digital solutions-on-a-chip for applications in the
growing consumer electronics markets. With almost two decades of
expertise developing and delivering digital compression technologies,
Zoran has pioneered high-performance processing into various audio,
video, and imaging technologies. Zoran's proficiency in integration
delivers major benefits for OEM customers, including greater
capabilities within each product generation, reduced system costs, and
shorter time to market. Zoran is a leading supplier in the rapidly
expanding DVD and digital camera markets and in related digital audio
and video applications. With headquarters in the U.S. and operations
in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, Zoran
may be contacted on the World Wide Web at www.zoran.com or at
408/919-4111.
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 MIPS32(TM) and 4KE(TM) are trademarks of MIPS
Technologies, Inc. Zoran and COACH are trademarks of Zoran Corp. 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
