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To: Helios who wrote (26374)	12/9/1997 9:39:00 AM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Hitachi, SGS-Thomson partner in 64-bit processor development TOKYO--Hitachi Ltd. and SGS-Thomson Microelectronics here today announced plans to jointly develop next-generation 64-bit SuperH microprocessors for consumer electronics and multimedia applications. Under the partnership, Hitachi's original SuperH RISC architecture will be used as a base to develop the 64-bit processors. SGS-Thomson will contribute its expertise in interactive set-top boxes, digital video products, car multimedia systems and other consumer electronics applications to the 64-bit microprocessor project. The new processors will be designated SH-5 by Hitachi and ST50 by SGS-Thomson. The two companies promised to provide more details about the 64-bit architecture in 1998. The agreement also gives SGS-Thomson access to Hitachi's SH-3 and SH-4 series of processor through specific licenses. "Joining Hitachi's RISC technology and SGS-THOMSON's successful consumer technology will definitely create the next generation of 64-bit SH-5/ST50 microprocessor, for multimedia applications," said Tsugio Makimoto, senior executive managing director of Hitachi. "The collaboration will provide more flexibility, more performance and less cost for customers in the nomadic age." SGS-Thomson president and CEO Pasquale Pistorio added, "By collaborating we aim to establish an industry standard processor for embedded systems, just as the x86 processor family is the industry standard for PCs. Our customers will further benefit from having a wider range of hardware and software products and a second source. SGS-Thomson will also benefit as this agreement will help us to maintain our leadership in the digital consumer market." A service of Semiconductor Business News, CMP Media Inc. Story posted at 8 a.m. EST/5 a.m. PST, 12/9/97 techweb.cmp.com