MIPS32(R) 24Kc(TM) and M4K(TM) Processors Form the Basis for Development of
Infineon's Broadband ICs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard
processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business
applications, today announced that Infineon Technologies AG (FSE/NYSE: IFX), a
world leader in voice access ICs, has standardized upon the MIPS32(R) 24Kc(TM)
and the MIPS32 M4K(TM) processor cores for future development of its growing
VoIP business. A MIPS licensee since 2000, Infineon is one of the world's
leading broadband access IC providers that is shipping numerous MIPS-Based(TM)
broadband CPE products including advanced xDSL modems, routers, home gateways
and VoIP telephony.
"For several years now we have been using the MIPS architecture to develop
innovative high performance and quality VoIP solutions including IP Phones,
Analog Telephone Adapters (ATA) and VoIP-enabled Gateways at competitive
costs," said Ulrich Huewels, VP of System Engineering COM Access, Infineon
Technologies AG. "Infineon continues working closely with MIPS Technologies to
design improved and flexible communication solutions leveraging the proven
capabilities of the MIPS architecture."
"Infineon's choice to broaden our long-standing alliance underscores the
growing success our customers are having in the CPE and communications
markets," said Cesar Martin-Perez, vice president of European operations at
MIPS Technologies. "We are delighted to have Infineon join the growing list of
MIPS32 24K(R) core customers. The 24K core licensing growth is faster than any
product from MIPS Technologies and is driven by its competitive advantages
-- both greater performance and smaller die area. We look forward to
supporting their efforts to penetrate their target markets with their
MIPS-Based product line."
About the MIPS32 24K Core Family
The MIPS32 24K core family is targeted at high-volume applications such as
broadband access, wireless, networking, digital television and office
automation. It includes the 24Kc, 24Kc Pro(TM), 24Kf(R) and 24Kf Pro versions.
The 24K cores, which are synthesizable, can be targeted by customers at
various process nodes: in TSMC's 0.13G process they will exceed 400 MHz, and
in the high-performance 0.13 LV-OD low-K process, they will exceed 625 MHz,
the highest frequency available in a 32-bit synthesizable core for embedded
markets. Designers have the flexibility to optimize for speed, area or power
to obtain 2.8mm2 core-only size, 0.58 mW/MHz, or up to 900 Dhrystone 2.1 MIPS
performance. In addition, the 24K core family offers the highest known Java
performance in the SoC industry, or 5000 Embedded CaffeineMark 3.0 at 625 MHz.
It also offers, in the 24Kf core, an integrated, high-performance IEEE
754-compliant floating point unit previously found in the MIPS64(R) 20Kc(TM)
and 5Kf(R) cores, which has a certified EEMBC Basic floating-point score of
more than 1300 Iterations/MHz.
About the MIPS32 M4K Core
The MIPS32 M4K core gives designers more performance and greater
flexibility to achieve higher system throughput while controlling silicon
cost. The flexibility and re-programmability enables upgrades in software as
protocol specifications or market requirements evolve. Other features include
bit field instructions for easier handling of packet information, support for
vectored interrupts to decrease interrupt latency, and multiple register sets
for faster context switching.
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, CA., and can be reached at
650-567-5000 or http://www.mips.com.
NOTE: MIPS, MIPS32, MIPS 64, MIPS-Based, M4K, 5Kf, 20Kc, 24K, 24Kc and
24Kf are trademarks or registered trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc. in the
United States and other countries. All other trademarks referred to herein are
the property of their respective owners.
Information on Infineon Technologies is available at http://www.infineon.com.
SOURCE MIPS Technologies, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.infineon.com
CONTACT:
Cathy Browne of MIPS Technologies, Inc.,
+1-650-567-5178, or cbrowne@mips.com
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