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News Release from: MIPS Technologies
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 12 November 2004
Licence delivers
TZero Technologies has taken a licence for the MIPS32 24Kc processor core, delivering 400-625MHz and 567-900 Dhrystone 2.1 MIPS in TSMC 0.13-micron processes.
TZero Technologies, a developer of ultrawideband (UWB) chipsets and solutions, has taken a licence for the MIPS32 24Kc processor core, the embedded industry's highest-performance 32bit synthesisable core, delivering 400-625MHz and 567-900 Dhrystone 2.1 MIPS in TSMC 0.13-micron processes TZero is using the 24Kc core in its flagship product, a CMOS UWB chipset designed to deliver long-range and highly reliable broadband wireless connectivity for consumer electronics, mobile and networked devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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High-bandwidth, low-power, low-cost UWB technology is considered a primary enabler for the next generation of wireless connectivity, giving users the freedom and convenience of wireless communications among devices throughout the home and office.
The 24Kc core, which became available earlier this year and is now being used by leading semiconductor companies for a broad range of consumer, networking and office automation applications, is ideal for high-performance, low-power, cost-sensitive applications such as UWB.
"Broadband wireless delivery of high-quality multimedia throughout the home or on the road demands a solution that offers significantly higher performance and security, along with low power consumption and low system cost?, said Rajeev Krishnamoorthy, founder and CEO of TZero.
"By choosing MIPS Technologies, we have a fast, small, flexible core that gives us the superior performance, power efficiency and development tools we need to meet our design goals and quickly deliver to market a highly competitive UWB solution?.
"TZero's management team brings considerable industry expertise to the burgeoning UWB market", said Jack Browne, vice president of worldwide sales at MIPS Technologies.
"Their new chipset, together with our highest-performance 32bit core, promises to bring users one step closer to a wireless world, with a fast, reliable, cost-efficient solution for connecting mobile devices, consumer electronics and personal computers?.
"We are delighted to welcome them to the MIPS community".
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