RISE TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
OF FIRST mP6™ MICROPROCESSOR Las Vegas, Nevada, November 16, 1998 - Rise Technology Company today unveiled at Comdex Fall '98 pricing and availability of their first mP6 ™ microprocessor, the industry's first microprocessor designed from the ground up to meet the needs of the Basic PC market. Rise Technology demonstrated the mP6-266 microprocessor running a number of Windows-based multimedia applications.
Through its innovative design, the mP6 microprocessor provides superior multimedia capabilities that were previously available only in expensive high-end performance PC's. The microprocessor's low power consumption makes it ideal for portable applications as well as Basic PC desktop systems. By combining the multimedia and low power consumption advantages, Rise's mP6 gives the end user the best sub-$1000 price/performance/power value.
"The availability of the Rise mP6 processor will significantly enhance the Basic PC offering in the channel," said David T. Lin, CEO of Rise Technology. "It will provide manufacturers the opportunity to offer Basic PC desktops and notebooks at competitive price points while providing features that are not available in other low-cost PC's."
Pricing and Availability All mP6 versions are currently available in two packages, a 387-pin BGA for notebook computers and other small form factor designs such as set-top boxes, and a 296-pin Super Socket 7 and Socket 7 compatible BPGA for Basic PC desktops.
About Rise Technology Company The Rise and mP6 logos are registered trademarks of Rise Technology Company. MMX™ is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands and products mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
Better Value Offering to Basic PC Desktop and Notebook Manufacturers
The mP6 microprocessor is available at performance ranges of 266, 233, and 166. The mP6-266 and 233 are aimed at Basic desktop and notebook PC's and will meet the demands of business and consumer applications such as video conferencing, soft DVD, soft-modem, digital photo editing, and 3D graphics. The mP6-166 will target specific multimedia applications and information appliances such as set-top boxes, DVD players, and Windows terminals.
The mP6 processors are sampling now, with production units available in late Q4' 98.
In 1,000 unit quantities, the mP6-266 costs $70, the mP6-233 costs $60, and the mP6-166
costs $50.
Founded in 1993, Rise Technology Company is a worldwide supplier of x86 CPU solutions that are optimized for low-power multimedia notebook and desktop Basic PC systems.
The company produces x86 solutions that are also ideal for other x86-based systems such as Windows-based terminals, Windows-CE platforms and set-top boxes. Rise's mP6 family is designed to broaden the x86 CPU market by offering a well-balanced combination of price, performance, and power not already found in the x86 CPU market. Rise is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with offices located in Taipei and Hsin-Chu, Taiwan.