MIPS unveils new microprocessor cores
13 June 2012
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MIPS Technologies has introduced a new generation of licensable microprocessor cores.
The Aptiv Generation cores, including the proAptiv, interAptiv and microAptiv families, offer three distinct performance levels for applications across MIPS’ target segments.
All based on the MIPS32 Release 3 architecture, the products are targeted to build on MIPS’ position in home entertainment, strengthen its position in networking, extend the company’s offering in the high-volume embedded systems segment, and provide a highly competitive alternative for mobile system development.
For mobile devices, the Aptiv Generation offers top-end multicore performance for applications processing in products including tablets and smartphones, efficient multi-threading technology for applications such as baseband processing, and entry-level performance for embedded control and applications such as touchscreen controllers, SIM/security and GPS.
The top-of-the-range proAptiv family delivers performance of over 4,4 CoreMark/MHz and 3,5 DMIPS/MHz.
For more information visit www.mips.com/aptiv
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