TimeSys Introduces LinuxLink Subscriptions for MIPS32

          TimeSys Introduces LinuxLink Subscriptions for the
                   MIPS32(R) 24KE(TM) Core Family;

             Continuously-Updated Embedded Linux Resource
                     Accelerates SoC Development


    PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2006--TimeSys(R)
Corporation, the leading developer service provider for the embedded
Linux market, today announced the availability of a LinuxLink
subscription for the MIPS Technologies MIPS32(R) 24KE(TM) core family.
The subscription is the latest offering from LinuxLink by TimeSys(TM),
a continuously updated, Web-based resource for embedded Linux
development.
    Licensees of a MIPS32 24KE core can choose among a number of
flexible LinuxLink subscription options to receive continuous access
to the latest MIPS Technologies-developed Linux, hundreds of
cross-compiled packages, a processor-optimized cross-development
environment, alerts to relevant updates and Developer Exchange access
to interactive support from TimeSys, MIPS Technologies and the Open
Source community. The combination of features available exclusively
through LinuxLink equips users with ongoing access to the most
up-to-date embedded Linux resource for the MIPS32 24KE core family
throughout every stage of development.
    The LinuxLink subscription for the 24KE core family includes a 2.6
version of the Linux kernel developed by MIPS Technologies to enhance
performance of Linux on the 24KE core family as well as the latest
patches from TimeSys and MIPS Technologies. The subscription also
includes the MIPS(R) Software Development Environment (SDE), an
enhanced version of the GNU toolchain, including C/C++ compiler,
assembler, linker, libraries, utilities and source-level debugger
targeting embedded C/C++ development. The SDE is required to take
advantage of the MIPS(R) DSP ASE (Application Specific Extension).
    "LinuxLink is ideal for rapidly turning the latest MIPS
Technologies-developed optimizations into a commercially-supported
Linux solution that enables maximum performance on the 24KE core
family," said Mike Uhler, chief technology officer, MIPS Technologies.
"Our licensees and their customers can turn to LinuxLink to develop
custom Linux platforms for any project leveraging the 24KE core
family."
    MIPS Technologies has also developed a new hard disk-based
distribution for the 4KEc(R), 4KSd(TM), 24Kc(TM), 24Kf(TM), 24KEc(TM),
and 24KEf(TM) cores using the tools and components of LinuxLink by
TimeSys. The new distribution from MIPS Technologies includes the
latest technologies to optimize embedded application performance on
processors in the MIPS32 4K(R) and 24K(R) core families and will be
shipped on a hard drive included with each MIPS Malta(TM) development
board in March. Malta users can leverage the distribution as a good
starting point for development. They can then choose among a number of
flexible LinuxLink subscriptions to receive access to the latest
updates, community support and development and test tools for
development targeting the 4K and 24K core families.
    "LinuxLink brings the latest Linux features and optimizations to
MIPS Technologies' customers in continuously updated, commercially
supported subscriptions that aid and empower embedded development
efforts," said Larry Weidman, president and CEO of TimeSys. "MIPS
Technologies has a long history of technical innovation, and their
choice of LinuxLink shows their commitment to supplying their users
with the best resources that give them a competitive edge when
developing a Linux-based solution."

    About the MIPS32 24KE Core Family

    The MIPS32 24KE core family leverages the high-performance 24K(TM)
microarchitecture while incorporating the MIPS DSP Application
Specific Extension (ASE). The ASE instruction set improves signal
processing performance up to 200 percent over a range of embedded
applications when compared to RISC implementations without the DSP
ASE. The 24KE family provides very efficient DSP capability, while
significantly reducing overall SoC die area, cost and power
consumption.
    Target markets for the 24KE cores include set-top boxes, DTVs, DVD
recorders, voice switches, IP phones, digital cameras, printers,
modems, residential gateways and automotive telematics. Typical
applications enhanced by the 24KE cores include voice and speech
processing, narrow band, broadband, digital audio, graphics, video and
imaging.

    About the LinuxLink Subscription for the MIPS32 24KE Core Family

    The LinuxLink subscription for the MIPS32 24KE core family is
available now and is licensed annually per-processor for $3,000. For
more information, visit http://www.timesys.com/processor/mips.htm.

    About TimeSys Corporation

    TimeSys is the leading developer service provider for the embedded
Linux market, delivering LinuxLink subscriptions that empower
developers to rapidly and efficiently create their own
commercial-grade custom Linux platform. The continuously updated
cross-compiled components, information and systems offered through
LinuxLink subscriptions are aggregated from the open source community,
semiconductor manufacturers and TimeSys and hosted in the TimeSys
Network. For more information, visit www.timesys.com.

    TimeSys, LinuxLink by TimeSys, Developer Suite and TimeSys Network
are trademarks of TimeSys Corporation in the United States and other
countries. All other trademarks referred to herein are the property of
their respective owners.

    CONTACT: TimeSys Corporation
             Kimberly Booth, 412-325-6370
             Kim.booth@timesys.com