What is a microprocessor?
| A programmable digital electronic component that incorporates the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) on a single semiconducting IC. |
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| 2011-11-04 | ARM microprocessors keep power level low at 7mW ARM microprocessors keep power level low at 7mW |
| 2011-10-24 | Guide to using MCF54418 NAND flash controller Here's a general discussion on how to use the MCF5441x NAND flash memory controller. |
| 2011-05-12 | MPUs offer high bandwidth, throughput Tilera Corp. introduces the TILE-Gx 8000 series of microprocessors available in four configurations with 16, 36, 64 or 100 cores and includes a rich set of I/O ports, packet processing and network features. |
| 2011-04-08 | EtherCAT to power TI's ARM-based processors TI will use EtherCAT, a technology based on the principle of fast processing on the fly, for its ARM-based embedded processors as well as for its planned Sitara ARM microprocessors. |
| 2011-03-21 | GEMs found in more PCs IHS iSuppli has released research reporting that GEMs will have a penetration of 50 percent and 45 percent in notebook PCs and desktops, respectively. |
| 2011-03-16 | MEC market seen at $5.2 billion in 2011 New Venture Research reports that new 40nm and 32nm silicon for microprocessors, graphics, DSPs and high integration I/O chips are packing more processing power at reduced power use. |
| 2011-02-28 | High-current buck regulators claim 97% efficiency National Semiconductor's LM21212-1 and LM21215 high-current synchronous buck regulators are suited for FPGAs, ASICs and microprocessors used in wireless, networking and optical communications infrastructure. |
| 2011-01-19 | Intel keeps positive outlook despite naysayers Even as analysts harp on its lack of an ARM-based CPU offering, poor traction in smartphones and continued reliance on x86 microprocessors, Intel remains optimistic about its short- and long-term prospects, emboldened by its push into media tablets and smartphones, the continued success of its server chips and the growth of Internet traffic. |
| 2010-09-22 | MPU, chipset prices reduced by Intel Canaccord Genuity technology analyst Bobby Burleson said he believes that Intel has lowered its prices for microprocessors and chipsets in an attempt to stimulate demand. |
| 2010-09-06 | Mainframe runs 50B instructions/sec IBM rolls a new mainframe computer capable of 50 billion instructions per second, powered by 96 microprocessors with clock speeds up to 5.2GHz. |
| 2010-08-17 | Power.org roadmap shown The latest silicon roadmap for Power Architecture has been revealed by Power.org, providing information on the plans for 64b microprocessors of the members of the standards group. |
| 2010-08-16 | Graphics-enabled chips demand to rocket As demand for ultraportable notebooks PC in the market continues, iSuppli projects four of five notebooks will employ integrated graphics microprocessors by 2014. |
| 2010-08-12 | 2015: 32 Sparc microprocessors on a single chip 2015: 32 Sparc microprocessors on a single chip |
| 2010-06-21 | Intel details floating-body R&D progress Intel Corp. has delivered an update on its ongoing research on floating-body cells for advanced cache designs in microprocessors at the 2010 Symposium on VLSI Circuits. |
| 2010-04-29 | Embedded MPUs integrate hardware encryption Atmel Corp. is rolling out its next-generation general-purpose ARM-based embedded microprocessors (eMPUs) optimized for use in industrial applications. |
| 2010-04-08 | ARM9 MPUs integrate multiple connectivity options TI offers four new Sitara ARM9 microprocessors with a peripheral mix that includes SATA, uPP, USB 2.0, USB 1.1, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, MMC/SD and more. |
| 2010-03-29 | i.MX27 to i.MX25 porting guide This application note describes both these i.MX microprocessors in detail and also provides some recommendations to port an application from i.MX27 to i.MX25. |
| 2010-03-12 | Microprocessors enable flexible digital engines at low cost Microprocessors enable flexible digital engines at low cost |
| 2010-02-02 | Power modules enable customer-specific solution National's power modules simplify power supply design for FPGAs, microprocessors, DSPs and other POL conversions for medical, broadcast video, communications, industrial and military applications. |
| 2009-12-10 | Microprocessors enable up to 40% power savings Microprocessors enable up to 40% power savings |
| 2009-11-25 | More DDR3 SDRAMs get inside PCs by Q2 10 Two factors are driving the transition to DDR3: new Intel microprocessors and the manufacturability of the part. |
| 2009-08-03 | 400MHz ARM9-based MPUs support DDR2 Atmel Corp. has unveiled the first member of a series of 400MHz ARM926 embedded microprocessors that support second generation DDR2. |
| 2009-05-22 | Otellini defends Intel against EC ruling Intel Corp. CEO Paul Otellini strongly rebutted the European Commission's findings that the chip giant breached anti-trust rules in its selling of microprocessors and said the company will immediately appeal the decision. |
| 2009-05-12 | Report: Europe to impose fine against Intel The European Commission is set to rule May 13 that Intel Corp. breached antitrust rules in its selling of microprocessors and to implement a massive fine, according to a Reuters report. |
| 2009-04-24 | 40W microprocessors run up to 2.3GHz 40W microprocessors run up to 2.3GHz |
| 2009-03-20 | Analysis: Why IBM-Sun merger makes sense A possible merger of IBM Corp. and Sun Microsystems makes business sense and has significant implications for the Sparc and Power microprocessors as well as Java software. |
| 2009-03-19 | IAR Workbench packs enhanced debug for Atmel MCUs IAR Systems AB and Atmel Corp. have partnered to enhance the support for Atmel's entire AT91SAM family of ARM-based flash microcontrollers and embedded microprocessors in the latest release of IAR Embedded Workbench. |
| 2009-02-16 | Intel ventures into optical interconnects Intel Corp. is looking into optical interconnects with an eye toward replacing chip-to-chip electrical interconnects to overcome looming bandwidth issues as microprocessors with an increasing number of cores usher in the era of tera-scale computing. |
| 2009-02-11 | An uncertain way to make better chips It's normally the perennial goal of chipmakers to ensure precision in their microprocessors. But a while ago researchers figured out that, in some cases, allowing for a little uncertainty could actually help achieve better performance. |
| 2009-01-29 | Bridging options enable configurable computing In many embedded systems, FPGAs have augmented or displaced dedicated microprocessors and DSPs, so endpoint bridging solutions for PCIe must enable FPGAs to fulfill their new role. |
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