Why You Should Use MIPS© Processors

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Abstract
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-based™ microprocessors a rewarding experience.

About PMC
PMC-Sierra™ is a leading provider of high speed broadband communications and storage semiconductors and MIPS-Powered™ processors for Enterprise, Access, Metro Optical Transport, Storage Area Networking and Wireless network equipment. The company offers worldwide technical and sales support, including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the PMCS symbol and is included in the S&P 500 Index.

About the Author
Tom Riordan was 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 17 years of experience to the microprocessor industry. Today PMC-Sierra provides the world's most comprehensive family of MIPS-based microprocessors.
Prior to joining PMC-Sierra, Mr. Riordan, co-founder of Quantum Effect Devices, Inc. (QED), was the chief executive officer, president and director since its inception in August 1991. QED designed, developed and marketed high-performance, cost-effective, market-driven embedded microprocessor solutions targeted at fast-growing communications markets. QED was acquired by PMC-Sierra in August 2000.
Mr. Riordan is a frequent speaker on microprocessor matters at industry conferences, including the International Solid State Circuit (ISSCC) Conference, the Microprocessor Forum and the Embedded Processor Forum.

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