NEC Electronics America, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology solutions for the broadband and communications markets; system solutions for the mobile, PC, automotive and digital consumer markets; and platform solutions for a wide range of customer applications. NEC Electronics America offers a local manufacturing facility in Roseville, California, and the global manufacturing capabilities of its parent company.

The Xtensa 6 processor can be licensed directly by NEC America as part of its ASIC IP portfolio. See press release.

NEC America is also offering Tensilica's Diamond Standard processors. See press release and see NEC's web site.