SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H3C Technologies, a leading global supplier of IP-based products and solutions, has selected QorIQ multicore processor technology from Freescale Semiconductor for a line of next-generation multi-service routing switches.

China-based H3C is a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company and a top global provider of IP-based products and solutions. The company plans to leverage the high performance, energy efficiency and ultra integration of QorIQ processor technology from Freescale to develop next-generation networking equipment designed to address rising worldwide IP traffic rates.

The design win underscores the broad acceptance and momentum Freescale has established in key Chinese networking equipment markets with its QorIQ family of multicore processors.

“H3C is a premier supplier of networking technology and we are pleased that Freescale’s QorIQ processors will populate next-generation switches from this world-class OEM,” said Brett Butler, vice president and general manager of Freescale’s Networking Processor Division. “The performance, power and cost profile of QorIQ technology is ideal for helping H3C win in highly competitive markets.”

About QorIQ communications platforms

Freescale QorIQ communications platforms are the next-generation evolution of Freescale’s leading PowerQUICC communications processors. Built using high-performance Power Architecture® cores, Freescale QorIQ platforms enable a new era of networking innovation where the reliability, security and quality of service for every connection matters. The Freescale QorIQ platforms and roadmap consist of five platforms (P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5) that include single-, dual- and many cores to offer customers a choice of solutions, whether they are ready to move to multicore today or want a smart migration path to get there in the future. For more information about QorIQ platforms, visit www.freescale.com/multicore.

About Freescale

Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations around the world. www.freescale.com.

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