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Metrowerks and QuickSilver Technology Boost Mobile Communications Development URL(s): www.metrowerks.com QuickSilver to Provide High-Quality, Visual Tools for New Integrated Circuit Used in Handsets AUSTIN, Texas - May 27, 2003 - Metrowerks has licensed its CodeWarrior(tm) Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to QuickSilver Technology(tm), Inc. for the creation of a comprehensive tool chain for the Adaptive Computing Machine(tm) (ACM) - Quicksilver's new class of integrated circuit for use in next-generation mobile devices and communications handsets. The CodeWarrior IDE license facilitates QuickSilver's delivery of high-quality visual software development tools, enabling users to select preferences, debug projects, and perform point-and-click and drag-and-drop editing with exceptional ease. Such tools make it possible for QuickSilver's targeted customers of service providers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to more quickly and easily exploit the design advantages of the ACM, as well as to increase product differentiation and keep pace with changing industry protocols, standards and consumer requirements. "The future of wireless/mobile communications is in making mobile devices more versatile and valuable for consumers," said Andy Krumel, director of tools engineering, QuickSilver. "By delivering a comprehensive tool chain based on the CodeWarrior IDE, we're enabling our customers with faster development cycles, quick time to market, and the ability to reduce costs and enhance revenue within a variety of consumer markets." "Metrowerks is dedicated to extending CodeWarrior technology to mobile communications processing technologies for which no known standard toolset exists, and where many tools often fail to meet the demand for speed and quality in product development," said Greg Hemstreet, director of product marketing, Desktop and Core Technologies, Metrowerks. "We believe QuickSilver's ACM is an innovative IC technology that will change the way in which mobile and communications devices are designed today, and the way in which they will be used in the future. The CodeWarrior IDE license allows QuickSilver to include a robust toolchain with its ACM technology, providing customers with the power to compete and win in today's competitive communications market." CodeWarrior IDE for Licensees Companies interested in licensing CodeWarrior technology for their own product development may contact Metrowerks at oem@metrowerks.com. About QuickSilver Technology QuickSilver Technology( is a developer of enabling technologies for mobile and wireless computing platforms. As the pioneer of adaptive computing, QuickSilver's first initiative is the design, development, and production of the Adaptive Computing Machine( (ACM), a new class of digital integrated circuit (IC) that will revolutionize processing technology, providing consumers with a media-rich communications experience, and OEMs and service providers with enhanced product development and business models for greater profitability. The ACM is the only software-programmable, real-time adaptive IC that offers ASIC-class performance and low power consumption. Founded in 1998 with headquarters in San Jose, CA, the company has development facilities in San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; and an office in Shin-Yokohama, Japan. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.quicksilvertech.com; in Japan, www.quicksilvertech.co.jp. About Metrowerks Metrowerks creates CodeWarrior software and hardware products and services for developers, with a particular focus on the following industries: consumer electronics; transportation; wireless; and networking and communications. The CodeWarrior product line includes hardware and software development tools and middleware that enable customers to decrease their time to market. The company also offers services, including training and custom software development. Founded in 1985, Metrowerks is today an independently operating subsidiary of Motorola, Inc. Metrowerks corporate headquarters are in Austin, Texas; Metrowerks Europe is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; and Metrowerks Japan is headquartered in Tokyo. More information is available from www.metrowerks.com.