China's Institute of Computing Technology Licenses Industry-Standard MIPS(R) Architectures
15 June 2009 - 10:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
Agreement Extends Development and Commercialization of
MIPS-Based(TM) Loongson Processors for Continued Market Growth
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIPS), a leading provider of
industry-standard processor architectures and cores for home
entertainment, communications, networking and portable multimedia
markets, today announced that The Institute of Computing Technology
(ICT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has licensed the MIPS32(R)
and MIPS64(R) architectures to further development and
commercialization of its Loongson family of processors. In 2007,
MIPS licensee STMicroelectronics chose the MIPS64(R) architecture
to support ICT's Loongson processor R&D. Today's announcement
marks the first direct license of the MIPS(R) architectures by ICT.
"We are very pleased to solidify our relationship with MIPS
Technologies as we continue to drive technology innovation and
adoption throughout China," said Li Guojie, director, ICT. "The
industry-standard MIPS architectures will allow us to design chips
for a host of highly secure and efficient devices for government
applications. We also see vast potential for economical
microprocessors that target the high-growth Linux-based netbook and
consumer PC markets for individuals, schools and small businesses
across our country." "This is an exciting time for MIPS
Technologies in China. Our presence and commitment continue to
develop here as we add more design wins and assist in training
design engineers and software developers on the MIPS architecture,"
said John Bourgoin, president and CEO, MIPS Technologies. "We are
delighted to announce this alliance with ICT to further proliferate
MIPS-Based technology throughout China, and look forward to working
together to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the demands of
this rapidly growing market." About ICT The Institute of Computing
Technology (ICT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences was established
in 1956. It was the first academic institution to specialize in
comprehensive research into computer science and technology in
China. ICT is one of the first pilot institutes for the "Knowledge
Innovation Program" in the Chinese Academy of Sciences. ICT also
focuses on next generation network infrastructure and digital
content processing, carrying out in-depth research into mobile
internet, trusted networks and systems, broadband mobile
communications, sensor networks, digital media, human-computer
interactions, virtual reality, and multimedia terminals. ICT also
conducts research on theories, algorithms and technology for
information security, information retrieval, grid computing, and
intelligent information processing. For more information, visit
http://www.ict.ac.cn/. About MIPS Technologies, Inc. MIPS
Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: 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
http://www.mips.com/. MIPS, MIPS32, MIPS-Based and MIPS64 are
trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and other
countries of MIPS Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks referred
to herein are the property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE:
MIPS Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Jen Bernier of MIPS Technologies,
+1-408-530-5178, Web Site: http://www.mips.com/
http://www.ict.ac.cn/
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