Date: 17/01/2011

Bandwidth engine chip ups throughput of networking systems by 4x

MoSys is sampling its first Bandwidth Engine integrated circuit (IC). MoSys says Bandwidth Engine family of ICs are breakthrough chips for next-generation networking systems. The unique architecture of the Bandwidth Engine IC combines MoSys' patented 1T-SRAM high-density embedded memory with its ultra high-speed 10.3 Gigabits per second (Gbps) SerDes interface (I/O) technology and an arithmetic logic unit (ALU). The Bandwidth Engine family of products enables networking applications with four times the throughput, two to four times the density, approximately 40 percent lower system power and a system cost savings of up to 50 percent, compared with today's available alternative solutions, claims MoSys.

"In February 2010, we announced our intent to bring to market a revolutionary new networking memory chip architected for use in 40Gbps/100Gbps Gigabit Ethernet routers. In July 2010, we announced the tape-out of Bandwidth Engine, and today I am pleased to announce that we met our goal of sampling by year end 2010," said Len Perham, President and CEO of MoSys. "This key achievement is a testament to the magnificent execution of our team. Customer and partner interest in Bandwidth Engine continues to be remarkably strong, and we are very excited about the substantial opportunity for the Bandwidth Engine family of ICs to provide a strong foundation for long-term growth and value creation at MoSys."

Additional information about the Bandwidth Engine family of ICs is available at http://www.mosys.com/products.php?pid=29.

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