Pixelworks Selects TX79 Microprocessor Core from New Toshiba Subsidiary ArTile Microsystems.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TUALATIN, Ore. & SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2001 ArTile's TX79 Microprocessor is the Core in the EmotionEngine(TM), a Processor Jointly Developed by Toshiba and Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation(R)2 Computer Entertainment System Pixelworks, Inc. (Nasdaq:PXLW) and ArTile Microsystems, Inc.(TM), a subsidiary of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC TAEC Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. TAEC Thailand Atomic Energy Commission ), announced today that the two companies have entered into an agreement making Pixelworks ArTile's first customer for its new, state-of-the-art TX79(TM)RISC processor RISC processor [Reduced Instruction Set Computer], computer arithmetic-logic unit that uses a minimal instruction set, emphasizing the instructions used most often and optimizing them for the fastest possible execution. core. The TX79 microprocessor core has proven its high performance and capabilities through its usage as the core in the EmotionEngine(TM), a processor jointly developed by Toshiba and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The high-performance MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) The execution speed of a computer. For example, .5 MIPS is 500,000 instructions per second; 100 MIPS is a hundred million instructions per second. (TM) based TX79 will drive Pixelworks' next-generation chip code-named Jolt(TM), an upcoming system-on-a-chip (SOC) semiconductor with embedded software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. that couples industry-leading ImageProcessor technology with an embedded browser to power a new class of Internet-enabled media appliances. Rated at 400 MIPS, the TX79 ranks as one of the highest performance embedded cores. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "The new TX79 processor core is a powerful processor engine designed for new digital consumer electronics and networking applications. Our work with Pixelworks is an ideal showcase for this state-of-the-art technology," said Tomohisa Shigematsu, ArTile chief executive officer. "The excellent Pixelworks engineering team has extensive experience with Toshiba in developing new technology and processes, so we see them as the logical choice for introducing this powerful technology to the new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. media appliance market," said Toshinori Moriyasu, general manager of the Microprocessor Division for Toshiba Semiconductor Company. "Working with Toshiba on this groundbreaking Jolt project is another example of the history of partnership between our two companies," said Allen Alley, president, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and chairman of Pixelworks. "As an early technology partner and investor, Toshiba has been instrumental in Pixelworks' success. We are proud to be collaborating with ArTile and Toshiba on this program to create a new category of Web-enabled consumer electronics called media appliances." The new Pixelworks Jolt SOC integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for (IC) will be manufactured by Toshiba in Japan using a leading-edge 0.18-micron complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. ) process. The single-chip design will integrate the TX79 microprocessor core, a PCI bus PCI bus - Peripheral Component Interconnect , and enhanced Pixelworks ImageProcessor circuitry resulting in higher performance and lower power consumption. Sampling will begin in the second half of 2001. The agreement to sign Pixelworks as ArTile's first customer for the TX79 is the most recent example of a partnership that started in 1998 when Pixelworks was also the first customer for Toshiba's 0.25-micron eDRAM(TM) process with embedded DRAM. In addition, TAEC participated in Pixelworks' Series D financing in February 2000. About Pixelworks, Inc. Pixelworks, headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon Tualatin (IPA: tu ɔ lə tn̩) is a city that is a southwestern suburb of Portland, Oregon, United States. , is the leading provider of system-on-a-chip ICs for the advanced display market. Pixelworks' solutions process and optimize video, computer graphics and Web information for display on a wide variety of devices used in business and consumer markets. Pixelworks ImageProcessor Architecture powers the world's most highly regarded flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time products, including monitors and projectors marketed by Compaq, Dell, NEC-Mitsubishi, Samsung, Sony and ViewSonic. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.pixelworks.com. About ArTile Microsystems, Inc. ArTile Microsystems, a subsidiary of TAEC, accelerates the development of very dense system-on-a-chip (SOC) designs using its TX79 microprocessor core and a proprietary design methodology. The TX79 is a powerful 64-bit MIPS-based microprocessor. The SOC designs can be used in diverse applications including networking, digital set-top boxes, digital TV and multimedia appliances. The company has its headquarters in San Jose, Calif. About TAEC TAEC, recognized as one of the largest suppliers of semiconductor, electronic component, and storage solutions, is the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales arm of Japan's Toshiba Semiconductor Company and Toshiba Display Devices and Components Company. The Toshiba Semiconductor Company is one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of semiconductor products including LSIs, microprocessors and controllers, and advanced memory products, in addition to discrete and analog peripheral components. TAEC is also responsible for sales and marketing of other major electronic components including liquid crystal displays liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. , color display and picture tubes, lithium-ion and other secondary batteries. For additional information, please visit TAEC's web site at www.toshiba.com/taec. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the company's business. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results could vary materially from the description contained herein due to many factors including the risks detailed from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. If the company does update one or more forward-looking statements, investors and others should not conclude that the company will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements. Note to Editors: Pixelworks and Jolt are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. ArTile Microsystems, Inc. and TX79 are trademarks of ArTile Microsystems, Inc. EmotionEngine is a trademark and PlayStation 2 is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and registration marks are the property of their respective corporations. |
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