What is a processor?
| Refers to a system that accepts a program as input, prepares it for execution and executes the process defined with data to produce results. Can be a short term for a microprocessor or central processing unit (CPU) in computer. |
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| 2012-03-01 | Mobile processors ready for Android's ICS Optimized for Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphones, Broadcom's platforms offer single or dual ARM Cortex A9s and 3G modems up to 21Mb/s. |
| 2008-01-16 | Mix processors for versatile video processing By using the right mix of complementary processors and by intelligently partitioning the processing load, one can create a video processing solution that is both versatile and scalable across any channel density and algorithmic complexity. |
| 2006-07-17 | MIPS-based processors for residential gateways PMC-Sierra Inc. has developed two spins of its 7000 MIPS-based multiservice processor. |
| 2002-01-16 | MIPS scores software support for its processors Both Microsoft Corp. and Metrowerks Inc. announced this week that their software products would support the MIPS microprocessors of MIPS Technologies Inc. |
| 2003-08-15 | Minimizing the number of external SSRAM chips on Zarlink packet processors This application note describes how to minimize the number of external SSRAM chips on Zarlink's packet processors. |
| 2005-02-11 | Mindspeed launches firmware for TSP3 net processors Mindspeed introduced the BroadbandMaker firmware suite for its TSP3 network processors, designed to expand access devices for "triple-play" voice, data and video services. |
| 2011-02-21 | mimoOn, BDTi create benchmarks for LTE processors The new benchmarks will enable rapid, fair comparisons of processing platforms for LTE base stations and terminals by providing a uniform workload incorporating the key elements of LTE baseband processing. |
| 2004-09-20 | Micronas unveils family of single-chip audio processors Micronas launched a new family of single-chip audio processors that contains two series. |
| 2006-09-08 | micro-Velocity RTOS rolls for Blackfin processors Green Hills Software said its micro-Velosity RTOS is now available for ADI's Blackfin processors. |
| 2006-09-08 | Micrium RTOS supports Tensilica configurable processors Embedded software provider Micrium announced that its uC/OS-II RTOS now supports Tensilica's Diamond Standard and Xtensa configurable processors. |
| 2003-10-28 | Metrowerks solutions support Motorola processors Metrowerks has announced that it will continue to provide development solutions for Motorola processors containing PowerPC cores. |
| 2009-09-07 | Merchant market processors rise in mobile The mobile market for merchant processing solutions will grow to 775 million units by 2013, says In-Stat. |
| 2010-11-22 | Mentor Embedded Linux supports NetLogic's multi-core, multi-threaded processors Mentor Graphics steps closer to integrated ecosystem based on popular SoCs |
| 2002-11-01 | Memory options explode for network processors This article talks about how designers accurately match the design requirements against the memory's characteristics. |
| 2006-05-30 | Memory modules support socket AM2 desktop processors Kingston Technology Co. Inc. announced the release of DDR2 800MHz ValueRAM memory modules to support select socket AM2 desktop processors. |
| 2006-08-21 | Memory modules support AMD Opteron processors Kingston Technology said its ValueRAM DDR2 ECC and ECC memory modules support next-generation AMD Opteron processors. |
| 2003-05-16 | MediaQ processors target portable, handheld apps MediaQ Inc. will introduce a new family of ARM-based application processors designed to enhance multimedia features on PDAs and smart phones. |
| 2007-03-01 | Media processors, IP nets ease surveillance In meeting the increasing demand for high-quality video surveillance systems, DVRs, IP networks and IP cameras offer far greater levels of flexibility, scalability and image quality than traditional analog camera/VCR combinations. |
| 2005-01-26 | Media processors tout audio content creation BridgeCo.'s newest media processor chips are said to offer more audio channels and more interface options for audio interface system designers. |
| 2004-04-23 | Media processors offer MPEG-4, JPEG hardware encoding, decoding Fujitsu's two Mobile Media Processors for mobile phones and other handheld devices boast MPEG-4 and JPEG hardware encoding and decoding functionality. |
| 2009-11-09 | Media processors meet HD demand in STBs, DTVs C2 Microsystems Inc. has brought to market a family of Full HD media processors for broadband-connected STB and DTV applications. |
| 1999-06-01 | Media processors in digital consumer products Media processors handle sound images and communications. They can compress/decompress information and adapt to a multitude of incoming and output signal requirements. |
| 2002-05-10 | Mechanical support components for S.E.C. cartridge processors This application note provides procedures to exactly copy the design Intel is enabling through a set of mechanical specifications for a set of mechanical support components used for the Pentium II processor. |
| 2008-11-24 | MCP accords memory for OMAP35x processors Micron has introduced its high-performance MCP solutions optimized to work seamlessly with Texas Instruments Inc.'s OMAP35x applications processors. |
| 2006-09-05 | Maxim rolls PMICs for Intel Monahans processors Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX8660 and MAX8661 high efficiency PMICs designed specifically for Intel Monahans. |
| 2002-09-06 | Matsushita develops reference board for core processors Matsushita Electric Ind. Co. Ltd has developed the LinuxR Reference Board for its "AM33 Series" core processor. |
| 2005-07-21 | Macraigor provides debug support for AMCC processors Macraigor Systems announced additional support for several new processors in the Applied Micro Circuits PowerPC 440 family. |
| 2005-12-09 | Macraigor delivers debug support for Freescale, MIPS processors Macraigor announced JTAG debug and Flash programming support for several new Freescale PowerPC and MIPS Technologies 64-bit processors. Full JTAG debug and Flash programming support has been added for Freescale's MPC5200 rev. B processor and 83xx PowerQUICC II Pro family of processors. |
| 2005-09-27 | Macraigor announces support for Freescale multimedia processors Macraigor Systems LLC announced support for Freescale Semiconductor Inc.'s high-performance i.MX31 and i.MX31L multimedia application processors. |
| 2005-02-16 | Macraigor announce additional support for ARM, MIPS, PowerPC processors Macraigor Systems LLC announced additional support for several new processor chips in the ARM, MIPS and PowerPC families. |
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