embedded microarchitecture

MIPS Introduces New 550MHz Embedded Microarchitecture

SAN JOSE, June 16, 2003 - MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIPS, MIPSB), today introduced a new high-performance microarchitecture that will address the changing economics of SOC design and help engineers increase profitability by extending their product’s lifecycle. The MIPS32™ 24K™ microarchitecture is the foundation for MIPS Technologies’ next-generation of high-performance, synthesizable cores, and extends the company’s leadership as the provider of industry-standard performance technology to semiconductor and system companies.

The 625MHz MIPS32K-24K

“The high performance and programmable capabilities offered by the 24K microarchitecture enable system designers to add the features that their customers demand in software instead of using expensive mask sets,” said Mike Uhler, CTO for MIPS Technologies. “Combined with the more than 20 years of software development around the industry-standard MIPS architecture, customers can leverage the investment in operating systems, optimized protocol stacks and tool chains to reduce overall product development costs while getting to market faster.”