Processors supported by latest Windows

The latest version of the Microsoft Windows CE.NET operating system includes support for microprocessors based on 32 and 64bit MIPS architectures.

The latest version of the Microsoft Windows CE.NET operating system includes support for microprocessors based on 32 and 64bit MIPS architectures.

Formerly code-named "Jameson", the update to Windows CE.NET includes IPv6 support, file viewing functionality, improved browsing performance and other features.

"By including support for Windows CE.NET in its line of 32 and 64bit microprocessors, MIPS Technologies helps OEM developers shorten the development process and include industry-leading multimedia and browsing functionality in their next-generation devices", said Keith White, senior director of marketing for the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corp.

MIPS Technologies has worked closely with Microsoft since the inception of the Windows CE operating system.

In 2001, together with NEC Corp, the companies optimised Windows CE.NET for 64bit MIPS architecture, the only 64bit architecture currently supported by Windows CE.NET.

AMD and Toshiba are also among the MIPS Technologies licensees whose MIPS-based processors power Windows CE-based devices.

"The new Windows CE.NET 4.1 is an excellent platform to capitalise on the performance, versatility and low power of the MIPS-based Alchemy processors from AMD", said Dr William Edwards, vice president and general manager of AMD's Personal Connectivity Solutions Group.

"Windows CE.NET 4.1 offers an incredibly reliable core OS for efficiently enabling the most demanding real-time embedded designs across a breadth of applications".

"NEC Electronics is proud to offer a range of 64bit MIPS-based solutions with its VR Series microprocessors for this new release of the Windows CE.NET operating system", said Arnold Estep, senior marketing manager, standard LSI solutions business unit, NEC Electronics.

"In particular, the IPv6 support and Windows CE.NET enhanced features enable NEC to provide more advanced solutions for Internet enabled consumers".

Low-power high-performance 32 and 64bit MIPS-based processors drive a full range of embedded systems, including wired and wireless information appliances.

MIPS-based 64bit processors are particularly well suited to applications intended to meet the growing demand for high-quality streaming media and 3D graphics, such as Internet appliances, residential gateways, set-top boxes, high-definition TVs and VoIP enabled products.

"The Windows CE.NET operating system has been gaining significant momentum in the embedded marketplace, and MIPS Technologies is pleased to be a part of it by powering the innovation that optimises the user experience", said Kevin Meyer, vice president of marketing at MIPS Technologies.

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