IRG Research Initiates Coverage of MIPS Technologies with "Buy"

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., December 20, 2004 - MIPS Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer and business applications, announced today that analyst Carter Driscoll of IRG Research has initiated coverage of MIPS Technologies with a "buy" rating.

In a research note, Driscoll points out that MIPS Technologies is benefiting from its embedded processor IP (intellectual property) technology, which its licensees use in consumer electronics, office automation and broadband applications. He expects the ongoing transition from 8/16 bit to 32/64-bit processors to boost MIPS revenues in the near term.

"We're very pleased that IRG has recognized both our success and our value proposition," said John Bourgoin, MIPS Technologies president and CEO. "We certainly agree that 'MIPS is well positioned to benefit from high-growth opportunities in set-top boxes, digital TVs, broadband access and home networking'. We already have a powerful position in cable modems, VDSL modems and cable set-top boxes. As long as people continue to demand more information more quickly, MIPS Technologies will be at the core of the user experience."

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, Calif., and can be reached at +1 (650) 567-5000 or www.mips.com.

About Independent Research Group LLC
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