Toshiba's TMPR4926 Microprocessor Powers New Gemini Set-Top Box

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Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has announced that its 64-bit MIPS-based RISC microprocessor, TMPR4926, has been chosen by Coventive Technologies, Ltd. to power the new Gemini Set-Top Box (STB). The Coventive Gemini STB enables streaming digital video over a local or wide area network, running under the Coventive Linux operating system. The TMPR4926 microprocessor operates at 200 megahertz with low-power consumption of only one watt, making it an ideal choice for high-performance digital consumer and networking applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • The TMPR4926 microprocessor is a 64-bit MIPS-based RISC microprocessor chosen by Coventive Technologies, Ltd. to power the new Gemini Set-Top Box (STB).
  • The Gemini STB enables streaming digital video over a local or wide area network, running under the Coventive Linux operating system.
  • The TMPR4926 microprocessor operates at 200 megahertz with low-power consumption of only one watt, making it an ideal choice for high-performance digital consumer and networking applications.
  • The processor supports a wide range of high-volume digital consumer and networking applications with built-in controllers for PCI, DMA, AC97, and NAND Flash memory.
  • The data encryption standard (DES) engine provides high-level security for data transmission over broadband routers, home servers, home gateways, and interactive digital television.
  • Coventive Technologies, Ltd. specializes in customized embedded Linux-based software solutions for server appliance and information appliance applications.
  • The company has customers and partners including Sumitomo Denko Networks, NEC, Canon, OKI, Mistumi, NEXX, Micro Star International (MSI), Legend Computers, and Intel.

Statistics:

  • The TMPR4926 microprocessor operates at 200 megahertz.
  • The microprocessor has low-power consumption of only one watt.
  • The Gemini STB is powered by the Coventive Linux operating system.
  • Coventive Technologies, Ltd. was established in 2001.
  • The company has over 100 customers and partners in the computer industry.

Sources:

  • Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. press release, "Toshiba's 64-bit MIPS-Based RISC Microprocessor Chosen by Coventive Technologies to Power New Gemini Set-Top Box"
  • Coventive Technologies, K.K. website, http://www.coventive.com/
  • Gartner/Dataquest's Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share Ranking, 2003.