MIPS-Based(TM) TX99/H4 RISC Microprocessor From Toshiba to Power New Canon Multi-Function Digital Copier

MIPS-Based(TM) TX99/H4 RISC Microprocessor From Toshiba to Power
New Canon Multi-Function Digital Copier 


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 22  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS Technologies,
Inc. (NASDAQ:MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor
architectures and cores for digital consumer and business applications,
announced today that Toshiba Corporation's new 64-bit MIPS-Based(TM) TX99/H4
RISC microprocessor has been utilized as the controller for Canon Inc.'s latest
multi-function digital copiers, including the Color imageRUNNER iR C3170F. The
microprocessor was manufactured and is being shipped through Toshiba's Ooita
fab.

The highest-performance microprocessor in the Toshiba TX System RISC product
family, the TX99/H4 microprocessor utilizes the MIPS64(R) 25Kf(TM) processor
core. At 800MHz, the microprocessor is suitable for digital multi-function
copiers requiring high-speed processing and higher quality for complex designs.

"Our relationship with both Toshiba and Canon extends through many years, and
we are delighted to continue to provide both companies with our
industry-leading architecture and high performance core technology," said Russ
Bell, VP of marketing for MIPS Technologies. "Leveraging our strengths and
their vast product design expertise, Toshiba and Canon can deliver feature-
rich printers to meet consumer demand."

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 [phone] or
http://www.mips.com/ .

NOTE:  MIPS, MIPS-Based, MIPS64, and 25Kf are trademarks or registered
trademarks in the United States and other countries of MIPS Technologies, Inc.
All other trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective
owners. 

DATASOURCE: MIPS Technologies, Inc.



CONTACT:  Cathy Browne of MIPS Technologies, Inc., [phone], or





Web site:  http://www.mips.com/ 

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