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Upcoming PMC-Sierra Webinar: ``Why Use MIPS?''

Posted on: Thursday, 19 February 2004, 06:00 CST

PMC-Sierra, Inc. (NASDAQ: PMCS) will present a live webinar on "Why Use MIPS(R)?" on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:00AM PT/2:00PM ET.

¶ About the Webinar

¶ MIPS, as an open standard processor architecture, is the equivalent of Linux in the operating system world. There are a wealth of device vendors and support tools to make designing with MIPS a rewarding experience. ¶ This webinar will provide an overview of the MIPS architecture and instruction set and explore the topics below:

¶ MIPS is an Open Standard

¶ -- Multiple chip suppliers

¶ -- Multiple core suppliers (for SOC applications)

¶ -- Multiple operating systems

¶ -- Multiple compilers

¶ RISC Architecture (better performance)

¶ -- Scalability of architecture from multiple vendors

¶ -- Performance vs CISC

¶ -- Main competitive RISC instruction sets: ARM, Power PC

¶ -- Benefits of MIPS-based processors

¶ Demonstrated Success

¶ -- Cisco Networking Equipment

¶ -- HP LaserJet Printers

¶ -- Sony PlayStation(R)

¶ Join in a live Q&A after the presentation.

¶ How to Register

¶ Register now for this complimentary webinar at www.pmc-sierra.com/webinars/feb2004.html. If you have difficulties registering or would like more information, email webinars@pmc-sierra.com.

¶ About the Presenter

¶ Tom Riordan is the vice president and general manager of the Microprocessor Products Division at PMC-Sierra. Mr. Riordan is one of the pioneers of the original MIPS architecture and brings over 25 years of experience to the microprocessor industry.

¶ Who Should Attend

¶ System Architects and Designers, Engineering Managers, Board Designers, Firmware Engineers, Project Managers, Product Managers, Platform Engineers, Component Engineers

¶ About PMC-Sierra

¶ PMC-Sierra(TM) is a leading provider of high speed broadband communications and storage semiconductors and MIPS-based(TM) processors for Enterprise, Access, Metro Optical Transport, Storage Area Networking and Wireless network equipment. For more information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com. ¶ (C) Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2004. All rights reserved. PMC, PMCS, PMC-Sierra, and "Thinking You can Build On"are trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. MIPS is a registered trademark of MIPS Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.

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