Shanghai Jiao Tong University Licenses MIPS(R) Processor for Its DTV Product Development

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Licenses MIPS(R) Processor for Its
DTV Product Development
University to Develop Commercial SoC based on MIPS32(R) 4Kc(R) SMIC .18 Hard
Core


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SHANGHAI, China, March 28  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
MIPS Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ:MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard
processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business
applications, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of China's most
distinguished and respected educational institutions, today announced that
SJTU's IC and System Research Center has licensed the MIPS32(R) 4Kc(R) SMIC .18
hard core to develop SoCs for China's rapidly expanding digital television
(DTV) market.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of the key universities developing
technology standards for adoption in the DTV market in China. The University is
working closely with MIPS Technologies in the design and development of the
chip based on the MIPS32 4Kc hard core, utilizing leading edge tools,
simulation software and documentation provided by MIPS Technologies. The
resulting device will combine multiple MIPS cores and implement audio and video
decoding algorithms.

"MIPS Technologies' acknowledged leadership in the DTV space, and now its
presence here in Shanghai, made this the right technology decision for us,"
said Shibao Zheng, Vice Director of the IC and System Research Center, SJTU.
"We're looking forward to developing SoCs in China that adhere to the
standards, performance levels and price points of this fast growing market."

"We're delighted to collaborate with Shanghai Jiao Tong University in the
development of next generation SoCs that will help drive China's DTV market
forward," said Jack Browne, MIPS Technologies' VP of Worldwide Sales.  "Our
proven architecture, together with a robust DTV software infrastructure that
includes Java, audio and video decoding will help SJTU implement new localized
standards and deliver a superior chip that will allow manufacturers to compete
and win in the digital TV market."

About the MIPS32 4Kc SMIC .18 Hard Core

The MIPS32 4Kc SMIC .18 micron hard 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. With a worst
case frequency of 190MHz and a die area of 3.42 square millimeters, the 4Kc
SMIC .18 hard core offers a tremendous price-performance advantage to SoC
designers.

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 at
http://www.mips.com/ .

About Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Formerly the Nang Yang Public School, the University was founded in 1896,
making it one of the oldest and most distinguished universities in China. The
University, through its century-long history, has nurtured large numbers of
outstanding figures and made significant contributions to the thriving and
prosperity of the nation and the development of science and technology. Of all
the members of China's Academy of Sciences and Academy of Engineering, more
than 200 are the alumni of Jiao Tong University.

Today SJTU boasts 21 academic schools, including the schools of Mechanical &
Power Engineering, Electronics & Electric Engineering, Material Science and
Engineering, Sciences, Life Science and Technology, Civil Engineering and
Mechanics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Microelectronics, Information
Security, and Software.

NOTE:  MIPS, MIPS32, and 4Kc 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, [phone], or

; or Eric Wang of Euan Barty Associates, [phone], or

, for MIPS Technologies, Inc.



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

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