MIPS Technologies Licenses Next-Generation 32-Bit Core to Texas Instruments for Use in Broadband Solutions

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2001-- MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS - news; Nasdaq:MIPSB - news), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and network applications, announced that Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN - news) has taken a license for its next-generation 32-bit core, the MIPS32(TM) 4KEc(TM) synthesizable core. TI is using the 4KEc core, which, at 1.4 Dhrystone MIPS/MHz, offers the highest performance available in a 32-bit synthesizable core, for broadband solutions which TI will integrate with its digital signal processing (DSP) technology.

TI has been a MIPS Technologies customer since 1999, when it became the first company to take a license for MIPS 32- and 64-bit cores. It used the MIPS32 4Kc(TM) core in several products for DSL and cable broadband applications, and in multiple ASIC designs. Now, TI will use the new 4KEc core as part of its integrated silicon and software data and voice chipset solutions for asymmetrical DSL (ADSL), cable and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) broadband products. The end result will be home routers, integrated access devices and voice-over broadband gateways that allow consumers to network multiple Internet accounts and access entertainment and business services such as streaming audio/visual, real-time video conferencing and virtual private network security.

"By integrating the MIPS32 4KEc core with TI's DSP and analog technology, TI provides a high level of performance, flexibility and development support that will enable our customers to build outstanding new products," said Joseph Crupi, vice president of TI's broadband communications group. "We are looking forward to working with MIPS as we expand our broadband product offerings and continue to rapidly grow our business in this important market."

"The combination of MIPS powerful IP with TI's industry-leading DSP technology will result in world-class products," said Derek Meyer, vice president of worldwide field operations at MIPS Technologies. "We are pleased to have this partnership and look forward to the mutual success we both envision."

About MIPS Technologies

MIPS Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and network applications. The company drives the broadest architectural alliance that is delivering 32- and 64-bit embedded RISC solutions. The company licenses its intellectual property to semiconductor companies, ASIC developers and system OEMs. MIPS Technologies and its licensees offer the widest range of robust, scalable processors in standard, custom, semi-custom and application-specific products. The company is based in Mountain View and can be reached at 650/567-5000 or www.mips.com.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated is the world leader in digital signal processing and analog technologies, the semiconductor engines of the Internet age. The company's businesses also include sensors and controls, and educational and productivity solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has manufacturing or sales operations in more than 25 countries.

Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the web site at www.ti.com.

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