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News Release from: MIPS Technologies
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 14 September 2004
PMC-Sierra adds 32bit cores to portfolio
PMC-Sierra has deepened its investment in the industry-standard MIPS architecture to include the MIPS32 24K core family and the 4KEm core.
PMC-Sierra has deepened its investment in the industry-standard MIPS architecture to include the MIPS32 24K core family and the 4KEm core, the industry's highest performing line of 32bit synthesisable processor cores available for cost-sensitive embedded applications PMC-Sierra, a leading provider of 64bit MIPS-based microprocessor technology, will use its proven system expertise to deliver 32bit MIPS-based products targeting high-growth embedded markets such as lower-end printers, communications, storage and digital video
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"By adding 32bit, synthesisable cores to our extensive MIPS-based microprocessor portfolio, we will be able to provide our customers with a comprehensive line of high-performance, low power products for very low-end, cost-sensitive applications up to very high-end networking and storage equipment", said John Monson, Vice President of Marketing for the Microprocessor Products Division at PMC-Sierra.
"A close partner and long-time licensee, PMC-Sierra is widely recognised as one of the leading providers of 64bit solutions based upon the MIPS architecture", said Jack Browne, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at MIPS Technologies.
"With these latest licensing agreements, PMC-Sierra will leverage their MIPS-based system design expertise to deliver a compelling line of 32bit products in markets requiring high performance at sensitive cost points".
"We are pleased with our growing relationship with PMC-Sierra and look forward to supporting their efforts to become the leader in embedded electronics".
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