MIPS Technologies Introduces the MIPS32(R) 24KE(TM) Core Family - the First DSP ASE Enabled MIPS(R) Cores
May 16 2005 - 9:03AM
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MIPS Technologies Introduces the MIPS32(R) 24KE(TM) Core Family -
the First DSP ASE Enabled MIPS(R) Cores Highest Performing
Licensable Synthesizable Cores Provide Efficient DSP Architecture
With Significant Overall Reduction in Die Area and Cost SAN JOSE,
Calif., Spring Processor Forum, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIPS), today introduced the
MIPS32(R) 24KE(TM) family of cores, the first to integrate the
MIPS(R) DSP Application-Specific Extension (ASE) announced last
year. The 24KE core family leverages the high performance 24K(TM)
microarchitecture and efficiently adds DSP functionality while
significantly reducing overall SoC die area, cost, and power
consumption. Traditionally, many SoCs have utilized a RISC CPU core
for the operating system and a separate DSP core for signal
processing functions. Now, with the performance range of 400-625MHz
(in 0.13 micron process) and the DSP functionality of the 24KE core
family, the need for a separate DSP core is eliminated, decreasing
total SoC die area and simplifying system and software complexity.
With the 24KE cores, DSP performance is improved up to 200 percent
over a range of embedded applications from voice to video, compared
to RISC implementations without the DSP ASE. The 24KE cores will be
supported by a complete suite of software development tools, the
MIPS DSP Library, and a third party DSP applications network. Users
benefit from: -- Lower development costs, by leveraging existing
host-based tools, code, and infrastructure and by eliminating
DSP-specific tools. -- Increased SoC flexibility, by utilizing a
single DSP and RISC design environment, shortening the learning
curve and time to market. -- Lower silicon area costs, by
eliminating DSP and other processing cores and their dedicated
resources. "The market for programmable DSP chips reached the $7.8
billion mark in 2004, up some 27% over 2003, and we predict
continued growth over that level for 2005," said Will Strauss,
president, Forward Concepts. "The larger market -- approximately
$10.4 billion -- is actually for embedded DSPs, and that is a
market in which more than 100 chip vendors participate. With the
introduction of the 24KE cores, both segments represent major
market opportunities for MIPS Technologies." The introduction of
the 24KE cores reinforces MIPS Technologies' position as the
premier provider of the industry's highest performance licensable
synthesizable cores and builds on the momentum of the rapid
adoption of the 24K(R) core family. Since it was launched over a
year ago, the 24K core family has been licensed over 18 times by
OEM and semiconductor companies including Atheros, KME, LSI Logic,
Micronas, PMC-Sierra, RealTek, Scientific-Atlantic, and TZero.
Target Markets and Applications Target markets for the 24KE cores
include set-top boxes, DTVs, DVD recorders, voice switches, IP
phones, digital cameras, printers, modems, residential gateways and
automotive telematics. Typical applications enhanced by the 24KE
cores include voice and speech processing, narrowband, broadband,
digital audio, graphics, video, and imaging. In a VoIP application,
for example, the 24KE core eliminates the need for a separate DSP
core, which may require a license fee, royalties and dedicated
resources. Early access licensees of the 24KE core have already
realized the power of this value proposition. "DVD recorders,
digital cameras, residential gateways and VoIP phones are just a
few of the consumer products that require the increased signal and
media processing horsepower the 24KE cores provide," said Russ
Bell, vice president of marketing at MIPS Technologies. "Because
the 24KE core family can eliminate unnecessary hardware and tool
chains and reduce DSP royalty payments, it's the smart choice for
companies competing in today's cost-sensitive, high-volume consumer
electronics market." MIPS32 24KEc Core Product Specifications(1)
Process: 0.13 micron Frequency: 400-625 MHz, worst case
Performance: 576-900 DMIPS @ 1.44 DMIPS/MHz 800-1250 16-bit MMACs
Core Size: 3.0 mm2 (not including caches) Power Consumption: 0.58
mW/MHz @ 1.2V (not including caches) (1) Note: Frequency, power
consumption and size depend upon configuration options, synthesis,
silicon vendor, process, and cell libraries. The MIPS32 24KE Core
Family The 24KE core family includes the 24KEc(TM), 24KEf(TM),
24KEc Pro, and 24KEf Pro cores. 24KEf(TM) Core: Adds hardware
floating point support that is fully compliant with the IEEE 754
specification. 24KE Pro Cores: 24KEc Pro and 24KEf Pro cores
feature the CorExtend(TM) capability which allows SoC designers to
add proprietary instructions and tightly coupled hardware. For
additional product information please go to http://www.mips.com/.
Availability Early access versions of the 24KE are available to key
customers now. General availability is scheduled for Q3 CY'05.
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
http://www.mips.com/. NOTE: MIPS, MIPS32, 24K, 24KE, 24KEc, 24KEf
and CorExtend are trademarks or registered trademarks of MIPS
Technologies, Inc. in the US and other countries. All other
trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective
owners. DATASOURCE: MIPS Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Cathy Browne
of MIPS Technologies, Inc., +1-650-567-5178, or Web site:
http://www.mips.com/
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