Writing software for multicore processors requires a new way of thinking and explicit multithreading probably isn’t the long-term answer.
Posted on March 30th, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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The final installment of our three-part series considers the effects of virtualization on performance and speculates about the future of this technology on microprocessors.
Posted on March 25th, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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As new types of processors seek new applications and better ways to serve existing applications, semiconductor vendors are offering platform-level development tools and products. Parallel processors may have found their first major opportunity in automotive applications.
Posted on March 25th, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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Moven’s motion capture suit, game and VR programs are reviewed to show an example of a generic process of system design going beyond processor architecture.
Posted on March 23rd, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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ARM is relaxing its policy on deploying ARM processor cores in FPGAs and is introducing the Cortex-M1, its first processor specifically optimized for programmable-logic fabrics.
Posted on March 18th, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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This series of in-depth articles surveys failed processor species. Part 3 discusses stack machines.
Posted on March 16th, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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Part 2 in our three-part series on virtualization analyzes the changes and extensions to the POWER, SPARC.
Posted on March 11th, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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New x86 Design Strikes a Different Balance of Power and Performance.
Posted on March 9th, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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New processor-level virtualization extensions reflect and encourage the booming trend toward server consolidation using virtual machines. Part 1 of a three-part series.
Posted on March 4th, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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An All-x86 Strategy Adds New Markets and Applications.
Posted on March 2nd, 2007 by In-Stat Processor Watch
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