MIPS Technologies Unveils Silicon-Proven Hi-Fi Audio Playback IP With Lowest Power...

MIPS Technologies Unveils Silicon-Proven Hi-Fi Audio Playback IP With Lowest
Power Consumption Available
Audio IP Offers High Performance, Maximum Battery Life, Low Risk for
Next-Generation SoCs

LISBON, Portugal, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS Technologies, Inc.
(Nasdaq: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard architectures,
processors and analog IP for digital consumer, home networking, wireless,
communications and business applications, today announced that its Hi-Fi Audio
Codec IP platform has achieved the world's lowest known power consumption for
Hi-Fi audio playback, while reaching superior performance of 100dB dynamic
range. The new CI7824sm Audio Codec sets a new standard for Hi-Fi performance
at ultra low-power. Already silicon-proven in multiple processes and
foundries, including TSMC 90nm, it is now also silicon-proven with first-pass
success in Fujitsu 90nm.
The new Audio Codec IP achieves an impressive 100dB dynamic range
and -93dB THD while consuming only 7.8mW power when playing back through
stereo line outputs at 48kHz. Further power savings of 5.5mW can be achieved
by lowering the supply to 2.5V while keeping the performance at 97.5dB dynamic
range and -90dB THD. This is the lowest known power consumption for above-96dB
rated performance. The product also features one of the richest set of audio
functions available, including phantom ground, microphone bias, clock
generation with built-in audio PLL and dual loudspeakers-making it the perfect
choice for applications requiring the highest Hi-Fi audio performance at the
lowest area and cost.
MIPS' Hi-Fi Audio IP is the world's first true above-96dB Hi-Fi quality,
ultra low-power and compact audio IP to be silicon-proven in deep submicron
processes, enabling SoC developers to dramatically reduce risk, cost and
time-to-market. The IP platform maximizes battery life in next-generation
consumer electronic devices with audio functionality, including CDs,
mini-disks, multi-format and DVD players and recorders, PMPs, PDAs and GPS
handheld devices, as well as cellular and smart phones. MIPS Technologies'
Audio Solutions are among the most complete and high-performing family of
portable, easy-to-integrate audio IP cores on the market, and are available at
major foundries across multiple process technologies.
"As system developers continue to embrace analog audio IP as opposed to
standalone chips in response to short product life cycles and demand for
continuous innovation, MIPS is at the leading edge of technology with proven
IP that is easy to integrate onto an SoC or SiP," said Nuno Ramalho, vice
president of Audio and Power Solutions, Analog Business Group, MIPS
Technologies. "We have invested considerable resources over the years to
develop unique audio functionality and reach high performance levels to enable
de facto competitive differentiation. Silicon-proven in leading foundries and
processes, our Audio IP platform dramatically reduces customer risk."
About MIPS Technologies, Inc.
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MIPS) is the world's second largest
semiconductor design IP company and the number one analog IP company
worldwide. With more than 250 customers around the globe, MIPS Technologies is
the only company that provides a combined portfolio of processors, analog IP
and software tools for the embedded market. The company powers some of the
world's most popular products for the digital entertainment, home networking,
wireless, and portable media markets-including 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
Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide. For more information,
contact (650) 567-5000 or visit http://www.mips.com.
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Jen Bernier, +1-650-567-5178, jenb@mips.com, or Ana Leal, +351 21 033 63 00,
aileal@mips.com, both of MIPS Technologies, Inc.