MIPS(R) Architecture Selected by Infineon as Standard for its VoIP Solutions

MIPS(R) Architecture Selected by Infineon as Standard for its
VoIP Solutions
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/. 

DATASOURCE: MIPS Technologies, Inc.



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





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