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The MediaStream DSP is being deployed in NVIDIA's recently announced Media Communications Processor (MCP), a highly advanced multimedia processor delivering broadband connectivity, communications and breakthrough audio capabilities. The audio portion of the MCP includes a pair of high performance MediaStream DSPs executing up to 4 billion operations per second.

NVIDIA's first deployment of the MCP containing Parthus MediaStream is for Microsoft's Xbox. Scheduled for release in fall 2001, Xbox is Microsoft's future generation video game console that delivers superior graphics, better audio and the most intense, action-packed gaming experience available.

``We are delighted to have been selected by NVIDIA for this important platform technology,'' said Brian Long, chief executive officer at Parthus. ``The use of our MediaStream DSP technology is a testimony to Parthus as a leading provider of technology for the burgeoning multi-media market.''

About Parthus Technologies

Parthus Technologies is one of the world's leading providers of complete platform level Intellectual property (IP) solutions targeting the mobile Internet market. Incorporating radio, baseband and software design solutions, Parthus' unrivalled range of mobile Internet platforms are used by the world's largest microprocessor companies and electronics manufacturers in MP3, GPS, GPRS, GSM, 3G and Bluetooth applications. Parthus broad range of platforms power a diverse range of mobile Internet devices, such as cellular handsets, Smartphones, automobiles, personal audio players and PDAs. The company leverages seven years of IP development experience to deploy platforms that lead the industry in terms of ultra-high processing power and low power consumption, and deliver significant cost and time-to-market advantages to its customers. Parthus is headquartered in Dublin with offices in six countries and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. More information on Parthus is available at http://www.parthus.com .

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SOURCE: Parthus Technologies PLC