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News Release from: MIPS Technologies
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 November 2004
Broadcom signs for memory-frugal
extension
Broadcom has licensed the MIPS16e code compression application-specific extension from MIPS Technologies.
Broadcom has licensed the MIPS16e code compression application-specific extension (ASE) The MIPS16e ASE reduces memory requirements by as much as 40% and therefore lowers silicon cost, enabling top performance at an attractive price point in a broad range of consumer and business applications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Broadcom has been a MIPS Technologies licensee since 1998, using the MIPS32 and MIPS64 architectures along with the MIPS64 5Kf core to develop high-performance, power-efficient processors for set-top box and broadband communications applications.
The company also has obtained licences in the past for the MIPS-3D and MDMX ASEs, which accelerate graphics and media processing.
"Broadcom's expertise in set top boxes has been leveraged by using MIPS Technologies architecture and cores to succeed in both high- and low-end set-top box and digital TV applications, and wireless networking", said Daniel Marotta, Group Vice President of Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group.
"Our strategic commitment to the MIPS architecture enables Broadcom to meet both the high-performance and cost requirements these applications demand".
"It is also supported by hundreds of development tools, which are key to rapid time-to-volume production".
"MIPS Technologies continues to develop innovative processor architecture and processor core solutions", said Jack Browne, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at MIPS Technologies.
"Broadcom's expertise in SoC design and system architecture, together with the synergy of our broad product line, results in a veritable feast of market solutions for broadband and digital consumer markets".
"We look forward to continued success in meeting the ongoing demand for higher performance, lower power consumption and low cost".
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