Zarlink Semiconductor Selects Processor from MIPS Technologies for Advanced Digital Television Applications

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 6, 2004 - MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business applications, announced today that Zarlink Semiconductor (NYSE/TSX:ZL), a leader in semiconductor solutions that drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband and wireless communications, will be utilizing the 32-bit, synthesizable MIPS32® 4KEc™ core in its next generation of advanced digital television products.

With performance of 1.53 Dhrystone MIPS/MHz and features such as MIPS16e™ code compression, large writeback 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.

"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."

About Zarlink Semiconductor
For almost 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has delivered semiconductor solutions that drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband and wireless communications. The company's success is built on its technology strengths, including voice and data networks, consumer and ultra low-power communications, and high-performance analog. For more information, visit www.zarlink.com.

About MIPS Technologies
MIPS Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business 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, Calif., and can be reached at +1 (650) 567-5000 or www.mips.com.