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News Release from: MIPS Technologies
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 July 2004
Zarlink has cores for communications
Zarlink Semiconductor is to use the 32bit, synthesisable MIPS32 4KEc core in its next generation of advanced digital television products.
Zarlink Semiconductor is to use the 32bit, synthesisable MIPS32 4KEc core in its next generation of advanced digital television products With performance of 1.53DMIPS/MHz and features such as MIPS16e code compression, large write-back cache memories that can be configured for higher performance, and power-saving techniques, the 4KEc core affords high performance and low power consumption for a wide range of applications such as advanced set-top boxes, integrated digital televisions and home networking products
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Digital consumer applications require affordable, sophisticated, and highly integrated functionality to deliver innovative television and interactive services".
"The 4KEc core provides the right combination of performance and flexibility as we design compelling new products for the consumer marketplace", said Les Watson, Product Line Engineering Director, Consumer Communications, Zarlink Semiconductor.
"The next generation of digital consumer devices, such as integrated digital televisions and advanced set-top boxes, will provide users with robust features such as video and data on demand, web browsing, network gaming and e-commerce".
"This level of functionality requires a processor that can deliver fast, movie-quality images, high-quality audio, and secure data transactions", said Jack Browne, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at MIPS Technologies.
"We are delighted that Zarlink is using the 4KEc core in its innovative product line and anticipate the company's continued success in the digital consumer market".
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