IUNIKA Licenses MIPS Technologies' Coherent Multiprocessing Systems for Computing and Mobile Computing Devices
October 12 2010 - 8:00AM
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS), a leading provider of
industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital
consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business
applications, announced today that IUNIKA S.A. has selected both of
its Coherent Processing Systems (CPS) for development of its
next-generation mobile computing devices, including eco-friendly
e-books, laptops and netbooks. The license includes the
multi-threaded, multiprocessing MIPS32® 1004Kf™ CPS and the new
superscalar MIPS32 1074Kf™ CPS.
IUNIKA's products are developed with unique and patented
technologies that are focused on areas of potential growth for
consumer electronics—environmental protection and education. In its
next-generation family of mobile computing platforms, IUNIKA will
leverage its patented parental control technology that is
implemented in hardware, as well as its patented multi-platform
software technology that offers end users the flexibility to run
software originally designed for other processor architectures.
"MIPS Technologies is offering us two paths to multicore
performance in our next generation products, with the 1004K and
1074K CPS. These IP cores provide IUNIKA's hardware and software
development teams with unmatched options for achieving ideal
combinations of performance, power consumption and cost. The cores
will enable us to create a compelling lineup of computing products
superior in value, eco-friendliness and utility for educational
purposes than any of our competitors. Our devices will benefit from
the technical advantages of the MIPS architecture, as well as the
broad ecosystem of support built around it," said Angel Blazquez,
CEO, IUNIKA.
"Innovative companies are increasingly looking to MIPS
Technologies for mobile device development because of the
advantages we can provide in terms of performance, power
consumption and cost. Companies are also looking for a way to
differentiate their devices in the market, and MIPS offers that
opportunity. We are pleased that an innovative company like IUNIKA
has chosen MIPS, and we look forward to working closely with them
as they develop products that hold promise to help both the
environment and education," said Art Swift, vice president of
marketing and business development, MIPS Technologies.
According to a recent report from research firm In-Stat, mobile
computing continues to see surging demand resulting from sleeker
designs, new form factors, and pent-up business demand. The company
predicts that mobile computing devices, including tablets,
mini-notes (netbooks & smartbooks) and notebook PCs will grow
at a 19.1% CAGR through 2014 and account for over 400 million
units.
About the 1074K CPS
Introduced by MIPS in September 2010, the new 1074K CPS offers
industry-leading speed for fully-synthesizable multicore IP. Using
commercially-available standard cell libraries, memories and EDA
design flows, the 1074K CPS approaches production frequencies of
1.5 GHz in 40nm G process. With the 1074K CPS, MIPS Technologies is
making multicore performance widely accessible and affordable for
companies developing the next generation of internet-connected
multimedia products such as digital televisions, Blu-ray players
and set-top boxes (STBs). This platform is also targeted for
home/wireless networking products as well as tablet computers
leveraging the popular Android™ operating system. The 1074Kf CPS
includes a floating point unit (FPU) in each core.
About the 1004K CPS
The 1004K CPS is the industry's first multi-threaded
multiprocessor IP core. Leveraging the multi-threading capability,
the 1004K CPS achieves over 2.9 CoreMark™/MHz per core, putting it
among the highest scores available in the database of tested cores
on the Coremark.org website. Couple this performance with the small
size and low-power implementation, and the 1004K series provides
one of the most performance/power efficient solutions in the
industry. The 1004Kf CPS includes an FPU in each core.
About IUNIKA
Founded in 2008, IUNIKA develops and markets compelling products
and solutions for the computing market with the mission of
versatility, protecting the environment, ethics, children and
educational systems. IUNIKA was created with the purpose of
developing a completely new concept for computing devices by
providing access to secure and free applications and content, while
actively protecting the environment through bioplastic casings and
solar panels. The company's devices also provide parental control
through a patented hardware-embedded-solution-on-chip that enables
secure Internet access. IUNIKA is a privately-held corporation
headquartered in Madrid, Spain. For more information, visit
www.iunika.com.
About MIPS Technologies, Inc.
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS) is a leading provider of
industry-standard processor architectures and cores that power some
of the world's most popular products for the home entertainment,
communications, networking and portable multimedia markets. These
include broadband devices from Linksys, DTVs and digital consumer
devices from Sony, DVD recordable devices from Pioneer, digital
set-top boxes from Motorola, network routers from Cisco, 32-bit
microcontrollers from Microchip Technology and laser printers from
Hewlett-Packard. Founded in 1998, MIPS Technologies is
headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices worldwide. For
more information, contact (408) 530-5000 or visit www.mips.com.
MIPS, MIPS32, 1004K, 1004Kf, 1074K, 1074Kf and MIPS-Based are
trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and other
countries of MIPS Technologies, Inc. Android is a trademark of
Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
CoreMark is a trademark of EEMBC and EEMBC is a registered
trademark of the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium, a
non-profit organization that develops certifiable benchmarks for
embedded processors and systems. All other trademarks referred to
herein are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: MIPS Technologies, Inc.
Media Contact:
Jen Bernier-Santarini
+1 408-530-5178
jenb@mips.com
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