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New CISC CPU Architecture Builds on the Past and Adopts the Latest Technology to Enable Future Embedded System Advances

Developing a new CISC architecture employing the latest technology and based on the design concept, CPU specifications, and implementation technology of the H8 and M16C families requires a significant amount of resources and technology expertise. At Renesas, the design and production aspects of creating products based on the new architecture...

Tags: Renesas Technology Corp., Embedded System, CISC CPU Architecture, Memory, Flash Memory, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

White papers 2007-05-15

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Is Nvidia planning to add X86 compatibility to its chipsets?

I hope soNVIDIA with x86-64 technology would be Next Big ThingTM, although I'd rather see a new architecture replace the aging x86. 64-bit is just a tack-on feature set of x86. I'd rather see something in line with IA64 from NVIDIA to shake up Intel. I'm sure...

Tags: Processors, Video Decoding, chipset, Intel x86, CPU, NVidia Corp., Intel Corp., GPU, graphics, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Why Linux owes (part of) its success to Microsoft

Why Linux owes part of its success to MicrosoftFascinatingRMS was the one with the open source ideas. Not Torvalds.. Torvalds found nothing usefull for his brand new 80386. After approaching Tanenbaum and asking whether more features and support could be implemented in Minix. He came to write his own OS....

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, microkernel, RISC machine, Linux STILL, Linux, Unix, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Discussion threads 2008-12-16

Blackbox, SWaP, and the z10

Blackbox, SWaP, and the z10Over a barrelis where IBM has you if you still use mainframes. Not only is the hardware very expensive, but the labor is too. Universities stopped their mainframes ages ago, so no CS student today has any idea what a mainframe is. This means that you...

Tags: Mainframes, Servers, Processors, Hardware cost, Shaw, mainframe, Z10, hardware, CPU

Discussion threads 2008-11-06

Despite its aging design, the x86 is still in charge

Despite its aging design, the x86 is still in chargeOld techologyIt is time for the x86 to go away and this stagnant pool to move on but the el-cheapo business solutions will continue to push them.For a transition, how about keeping ONE core that has all of the legacey,and the...

Tags: Processors, Intel x86, Microsoft Corp., barrier, software, hardware barrier, hardware, software barrier

Discussion threads 2007-04-03

MacTel: 22 Kits, 161 patches - so far

MacTel: 22 Kits, 161 patches - so farRudy , for once...I am inclined to agree with you. I am not so sure aboutthe reason for ditching IBM's p970 chips. Although power consumption was touted as a reason when you look at the dataon IBM's website regarding the power statistics you...

Tags: Processors, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Intel x86, PPC, chip, patch management

Discussion threads 2007-01-11

IBM's Power6 gets help with math, multimedia

IBM's Power6 gets help with math, multimediaCan't count to 10.It only counts to 9 ... 0 to 9, not 1 to 10. :) Still, it's an interesting way to go with processors.here comes Skynet!if a computer can do 2+(2*3-10/2.5)/2 without a binary conversion, then it's not much longer...

Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, multimedia, IBM POWER6, IBM Corp., processor, chip

Discussion threads 2006-10-10

Intel to extend x86 for new tasks

Intel to extend x86 for new tasksAMD's got the integrated mem controller - so there.The integrated memory controller is the real breakthrough of the millenium. This AMD invention coupled with their other invention of 64bits rivals even Apple's supreme invention of the color white.just propoganda or beta me thisbla bla...

Tags: Semiconductors, Processors, Network technology, 64-bit, Intel Corp., cyclical redundancy check, chip, integrated memory controller, memory controller, Intel x86, CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-09-27

AMD's CTO says Intel messed up

AMD's CTO says Intel messed upDid Phil come clean?".. commercial space, and there are others in the works...but it's an area where historically we were not stronger..."I thought it was because Intel had a gun to the OEM's head? That it was not about AMD's having uncompetitive solutions?Yikes.. more..."..There's been...

Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Network technology, Intel IA-64, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-09-22

Intel launches long-awaited Montecito Itanium

Intel launches long-awaited Montecito ItaniumPOWER 5+ is still highly in useYou are referring to the Cell which is a massive redesign for scalability. I don't think it will be going anywhere small soon. I have a feeling that IBM may start pushing PCs out of the way by...

Tags: Processors, IBM POWER5, Ultra IV, Montecito, Intel Corp., IBM POWER5+, Cell, Intel x86, Intel Itanium, Sun Sparc

Discussion threads 2006-07-18

Intel acknowledges Itanium flubs, predicts strong future

Intel acknowledges Itanium flubs, predicts strong futureIntel execs are brain deadSUN and IBM make all the money on Sparc and Power, they are system solutions providers, they do the whole hardware and software stack, CPU, server, networking, storage..., operating systems, enterprise software stack and services, the gross margins are very...

Tags: Processors, Intel Xeon, Intel Itanium, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-03-23

The Megahertz Myth and the UltraSPARC T1

The Megahertz Myth and the UltraSPARC T1CISC vs. RISCand RISC winning every time! If this is the case then WHY are people so GA-GA over x86 servers? Seems a tad fishy to me.So if Xeon's are waiting for memory, then shouldn't the slower in Ghz Xeon chips = the performance...

Tags: Processors, Performance management, Network technology, Sun Microsystems Inc., RISC, CPU Core, CPU, CISC, performance, EPIC, T1, Sun UltraSPARC

Discussion threads 2006-02-07

Guide to hardware-based DEP protection

Guide to hardware-based DEP protectionIs it Safe? / Do I have DEP Alternatives?Thanks George for the security advisory.Windows users should know that they have another 'option' at their disposal for if and when they venture onto the internet--epecially those who don't currently have one of the processors you list with...

Tags: Operating systems, hardware, data execution prevention, VMware Inc., Microsoft Windows, chip

Discussion threads 2006-01-23

Itanium: A cautionary tale

Itanium: A cautionary talepoor performance per dollarunfortunately everyone has a budget, for the price of a single itanium cpu (1.5Ghz = $1900) you can have a complete entry level dual-core system.History lessonSun became the number one UNIX vendor when they came out with SPARC. One thing they did was to...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, EPIC architecture, Inhell, chip, Digital Equipment Corp., EPIC, Alpha, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP PA-RISC, Itanic, Intel Itanium

Discussion threads 2005-12-07

An Apple supercluster for Europe

An Apple supercluster for EuropeI thought...I thought it was determined that Xserve is sloooow:http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=2520&p=5I guess they want to pay a lot for not much performance.Or as long as they have just one thread running, it will be ok I guess.The Intel thing is a mistake!The G5 is natural to clustering,...

Tags: Performance management, Operating systems, Desktops, Apple Inc., xserve, Apple Xserve, performance, cluster, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS

Discussion threads 2005-10-07

Itanium allies to pool development efforts

Itanium allies to pool development effortsThe Problem With Itanium . . .was that everyone kind of expected it to be the 64 bit motherload that the Xeon was to x386. Well, that hasn't materialized and with good reason. Sure 5,000 apps is a good start, but until M$...

Tags: Processors, 64-bit, Network technology, EPIC architecture, Intel Itanium, chip, HP PA-RISC

Discussion threads 2005-08-30

Motorola unveils keyboard phone, sunglasses

Motorola unveils keyboard phone, sunglassesI don't get it...Why does there HAVE to be an iTunes phone? It has already been quite a while since you could download songs to a phone using either paid downloads OR subscription service (yes, from your *computer*).http://laptopmag.com/Review/Audiovox-SMT5600.htmIt's almost as if the Apple Fanboys want...

Tags: Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, Processors, Motorola Inc., phone, keyboard phone, fanboy, Stevie, keyboard

Discussion threads 2005-07-25

Intel tweaks Pentium D for servers

Intel tweaks Pentium D for serversIntel playing catch up to thebig boys (IBM Power4/5, SUN Niagara) and even AMD (dual-core processors) ....Intel lost its vision of the future. No Itanium 3/4 just the dynosauric x86 .... Intel, where is your past glory?Just for the sake...... of making a commentYes, Intel...

Tags: Processors, EPIC, server, Intel Pentium, Intel Itanium 2, Intel Corp., Intel x86, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., processor, Intel Itanium, dual-core, big boy

Discussion threads 2005-07-08

AMD files antitrust suit against Intel

AMD files antitrust suit against IntelMore AMDMore AMD computers!!!!!!DELL, switch to AMD...people will love u for it.I use nothing but AMD. However,I hate to see them stoop to suing Intel. AMD has been gaining market share recently due to the shear superiority of their CPU. AMD should be...

Tags: 64-bit, Network technology, Processors, Semiconductors, Now IT, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-06-28

Apple - Intel talks just a herring?

Apple - Intel talks just a herring?Ultrasparc?Even Sun is moving away from the Ultrasparc. Sun is going to AMD and Intel for the low and middle end, and they're going to Fujitsu Sparc64 for the high-end (full disclosure, I work for Fujitsu). If the creators of Ultrasparc won't...

Tags: Processors, Network technology, Apple Mac OS X, chip architecture, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-05-25