D2 Technologies VPORT VoIP software and MIPS32 34kc Processor core double VoIP performance

Multi-threading capability, DSP extensions allow G. 729AB encoder performance that is 2 times faster SPRING VON 2006, SAN JOSE, CA , March 14, 2006….. D2 Technologies announced today that its vPort™ VoIP software has been enhanced with multi-threading features. Used in conjunction with MIPS Technologies’ new multi-threaded MIPS32® 34Kc™ processor core with DSP extensions, this solution increases VoIP channel density by 2x, compared to processors without multi-threading and DSP capabilities.

This combination of software and hardware allows more efficient implementation of VoIP in residential gateways and other multi-channel applications, without the need for  separate DSP cores or chips. For example, the SoC for a two voice-channel WiFi gateway router might have four threads – WiFi, routing, VoIP1 and VoIP2 – all on a single 34Kc core.

"D2's vPort multi-threading softDSP solution running on the 34Kc core allows up to eight separate channels to be implemented on virtually the same amount of silicon that could previously support four," says Michael Uhler, chief technology officer of MIPS Technologies. We’re excited to provide our customers with an efficient and cost-effective solution for implementing VoIP in applications."

“For many years we’ve worked with MIPS Technologies and its customers in the development of wired and wireless applications such as ATAs, gateways/routers and phones” notes Dr. David Wong, D2’s president. “D2 is continually pushing the technology envelope, working with our partners to get better and better performance with our softDSP-based VoIP solutions.”

About D2 Technologies

D2 Technologies, Inc. is the world's leader in softDSP-based software solutions for the rapidly growing VoIP market. Its software spans both enterprise and consumer devices, such as gateways and WiFi handsets. Since the company's original founding in 1993, D2’s VoIP solutions have been widely deployed in thousands of systems that process billions of minutes of phone calls every month. D2 licenses its software to systems manufacturers worldwide who developing a wide variety of consumer products. The company’s software runs on the platforms of several major semiconductor vendors.

The company’s headquarters is located at 104 W. Anapamu St., Suite J, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.  Additional information about D2 is available at www.d2tech.com.

D2’s Asia sales/support office is located at Room 6, 5F, No.120, Sect 2, Gongdaowu Road, Hsinchu City, Taiwan.  Tel: +886-3-5715339.

About MIPS Technologies

MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS) is a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business applications. The company drives the broadest architectural alliance that is delivering 32- and 64-bit embedded RISC solutions. The company licenses its intellectual property to semiconductor companies, ASIC developers and system OEMs. MIPS Technologies and its licensees offer the widest range of robust, scalable processors in standard, custom, semi-custom and application-specific products. The company is based in Mountain View, CA, and can be reached at +1 (650) 567-5000 or http://www.mips.com.