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MIPS Technologies Uses Virage Logic High-Speed Memory IP to Demonstrate High Performance of New 24K Core Family
Customers of MIPS32(R) 24K(TM) Core Family Assured of Quick
Time-to-Market for Performance-Hungry Applications
FREMONT, Calif. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 5, 2004—
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS) and Virage Logic Corp.
(Nasdaq:VIRL) announced today that Virage Logic's Area, Speed and
Power (ASAP) Memory(TM) High-Speed (HS) IP was used to demonstrate the
industry-leading performance of the new MIPS32(R) 24K(TM) family of
processor cores (see related announcement from MIPS Technologies).
"Our strategy is to ensure that 24K core customers can achieve
industry leading performance in a small silicon footprint and within
the constraints of tight development schedules. By offering a proven,
reliable core that can incorporate industry-leading technology, such
as Virage Logic's ASAP Memory product, we are helping SOC designers
reach their goals in a standard environment," said Victor Peng, vice
president of engineering at MIPS Technologies.
Increasingly complex System-on-Chips (SOCs) require greater
amounts of memory, which present significant wafer yield issues. Using
Virage Logic's silicon-proven embedded memory IP, designers can
integrate small, moderate or large amounts of on-chip memory to reduce
overall system cost and size, while meeting time-to-market
requirements. The ASAP Memory HS product is suited for high-volume
applications where high-speed, area-efficient memory implementation is
a requirement.
"By going the extra mile and using Virage Logic's high-speed
memory IP to help ensure the 24K cores perform as intended, MIPS
Technologies is giving its customers greater leverage to quickly
achieve their design goals with a significant performance and
time-to-market advantage," said Jim Ensell, vice president of
marketing for Virage Logic. "Virage Logic is pleased to be a part of
the launch of the highest performing synthesizable processor cores in
the industry and congratulates MIPS Technologies on its 24K core
family."
About ASAP Memory
The ASAP Memory product line provides the largest selection of
silicon-proven embedded memories designed for testability and
manufacturability. The product line comprises High-Density (HD)
memories optimized for area, High-Speed (HS) memories optimized for
speed, and Ultra-Low-Power (ULP) memories optimized for
battery-powered and hand-held applications. To evaluate the 24K cores,
MIPS Technologies used the ASAP Memory HS memory product. ASAP Memory
features include:
-- High-current bit cells optimized for fast signal propagation,
enabling faster memories
-- Super-fast X-decoder technology that selects and deselects
words in parallel, resulting in very quick decoding
-- Proprietary circuit optimization techniques that minimize
cycle time
-- Ultra-High-Speed memories that utilize very advanced features
such as pipelining to dramatically reduce memory access time
About the MIPS32 24K Core Family
The MIPS32 24K core family, which includes the 24Kc(TM), 24Kc Pro,
24Kf(TM) and 24Kf Pro versions, offers performance from 400 to 550 MHz
worst case in a 0.13 micron process, the highest frequency available
in 32-bit synthesizable cores for embedded markets, while minimizing
design time and reducing product costs. Tailored SOC design
methodologies, an Open Core Protocol (OCP) interconnect structure,
standard libraries and on-chip memories from industry-leading
companies help speed time-to-market, an important advantage for a
processor core suited to embedded consumer applications such as
digital and interactive TVs, set-top boxes and DVD players. For more
information, visit the MIPS Technologies Website or contact the
company at 650-567-5000 or email at sales@mips.com.
About Virage Logic
Virage Logic Corporation (Nasdaq:VIRL) is a leading provider of
best-in-class semiconductor IP platforms based on memory, logic, and
I/Os that are silicon-proven and production ready. Virage Logic meets
market demands for cost reduction, while improving performance and
reliability for fabless and integrated device manufacturer (IDM)
companies focused on the consumer, communications and networking,
handheld and portable, and computer and graphics markets. Virage Logic
is headquartered in Fremont, California and has sales and support
offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.viragelogic.com or
call 877-360-6690 toll free or 510-360-8000.
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 and MIPS32 are registered trademarks in the United States and
other countries, and MIPS-Based, 24K, 24Kc and 24Kf are trademarks of
MIPS Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks referred to herein are
the property of their respective owners.
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company's ability to overcome the challenges associated with
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company's ability to obtain royalty revenues from customers in
addition to license fees, business and economic conditions generally
and in the semiconductor industry in particular, competition in the
market for embedded memories and other risks including those described
in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended
September 30, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) on December 16, 2002, and in Virage Logic's other periodic
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and other communications. Virage Logic disclaims any intention or duty
to update any forward-looking statements made in this news release.
Contact:
MIPS Technologies, Inc.
Lee Garvin Flanagin, 650-567-5180
flanagin@mips.com
or
Virage Logic Corporation
Sabina Burns, 510-743-8115
sabina.burns@viragelogic.com
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