Epson Selects Tensilica's Xtensa Processor
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 15, 2004—
Tensilica(R), Inc. today announced that the Seiko Epson
Corporation ("Epson") has licensed the Xtensa(R) configurable
processor. Epson's engineers are using Xtensa processors in
next-generation imaging products.
According to Katsuhiko Nishizawa, General Manager of IJP Design
Department of Imaging & Information Product Division of Seiko Epson
Corporation, "We evaluated a number of emerging processor technologies
and we selected Tensilica's configurable Xtensa architecture. We plan
to use multiple Xtensa processors that we can specifically tailor for
our exact applications."
"Epson is a leader in innovative new technologies for demanding
consumer imaging applications," stated Bernie Rosenthal, senior vice
president of marketing and sales at Tensilica. "By adopting a new SOC
design methodology based on multiple Xtensa processors, Epson can
achieve the design productivity, time to market, design reuse, and
performance goals they need in order to maintain their technology
leadership."
About Seiko Epson
Epson increases its corporate value through its innovative and
creative culture. Dedicated to providing its customers with digital
image innovation, its main product lines comprise information-related
equipment, electronic devices, and precision products. The Epson Group
is a network of 84,899 employees in 110 companies around the world.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., which is listed on the First
Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Group had consolidated sales
of 1,413 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2004. More
information can be found at http://www.epson.co.jp/e/.
About Tensilica
Tensilica was founded in July 1997 to address the growing need for
optimized, application-specific microprocessor solutions in
high-volume embedded applications. With a configurable and extensible
microprocessor core called Xtensa, Tensilica is the only company that
has automated and patented the time-consuming process of generating a
customized microprocessor core along with a complete software
development tool environment, producing new configurations in a matter
of hours. For more information, visit www.tensilica.com.
Editors' Notes:
-- Tensilica, and Xtensa are registered trademarks belonging to
Tensilica, Inc.
-- Tensilica's announced licensees include Agilent, ALPS, AMCC
(JNI Corporation), Astute Networks, ATI, Avision, Bay
Microsystems, Berkeley Wireless Research Center, Broadcom,
Cisco Systems, Conexant Systems, Cypress, Crimson
Microsystems, ETRI, FUJIFILM Microdevices, Fujitsu Ltd.,
Hudson Soft, Hughes Network Systems, Ikanos Communications, LG
Electronics, Marvell, NEC Laboratories America, NEC
Corporation, NetEffect, Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT),
Olympus Optical Co. Ltd., S2io, Seiko Epson Corporation, Solid
State Systems, Sony, STMicroelectronics, TranSwitch
Corporation, and Victor Company of Japan (JVC).
Contact:
Tensilica, Inc.
Paula Jones, 408-327-7343
paula@tensilica.com
Masumi Takahashi, 045-477-3373
mastaka@tensilica.com
or
Joany Draeger, 650-365-3395
joany@taniscomm.com
