Toshiba Licenses MIPS16(TM) ASE Architecture; Announces Roadmap For Full Line Of MIPS RISC Microprocessors From 32-Bit Through 64-Bit 22 April, 1997
TOKYO -- Toshiba Corporation today announced that it has extended its technology license with the MIPS Group, a division of Silicon Graphics, Inc. by acquiring a license for the MIPS16 In conjunction, Toshiba also unveiled a new microprocessor roadmap, which will provide a seamless line-up of world standard MIPS "With the addition of the MIPS16 This broad family of MIPS-based RISC microprocessors, named the TX System RISC Initially, the TX series will include the 32-bit TX39 (current R3900 family), the 64-bit TX49 (R4900 family) and the new 32-bit TX19 series with 16-bit instructions, which bridges the gap between CISC and RISC processors. During 1997, Toshiba is preparing the ASIC environment to enable customer-specific System RISC derivatives to be developed in each of the company's major design centers throughout the world. The TX series cores will be compliant with the Virtual Socket Interface standards, to enable them to be more easily combined with the customer's or third party intellectual property (IP) components. Each of the regional design centers, located in Tokyo, Japan; San Jose, California, USA; Düsseldorf, Germany; and Taipei, Taiwan will develop IP based on applications appropriate for local markets. Strategically important IP includes digital consumer electronics, personal computer and office automation and telecommunications applications. "By coupling Toshiba's world class manufacturing and process technology with these System RISC cores and customer specific IP, we will provide a full range of innovative, cost-effective solutions, backed by regional development support," Dr. Kohyama said. MIPS RISC microprocessors were the best selling embedded RISC solutions in 1996, and shipments of these devices tripled compared to the previous year, according to industry rankings published by Microprocessor Report (1-27-97).
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