Latest Processors

2006-09-19T22:52:00.000-07:00

Crusoe

Transmeta Corp. introduced its latest Crusoe embedded processors today. The TM5700 and TM5900 processors will initially be offered at speeds up to 1 GHz and in packages as small as 21 x 21 mm -- half that of the existing Crusoe TM5800 embedded processor. Like the TM5800, the new processors each contain an integrated Northbridge controller and feature Transmeta's unique "LongRun" power management technology.Transmeta says it is targeting its TM5xx processors at low power, fanless mobile and embedded computing applications requiring x86 processor compatibility, including thin clients, blade servers, printers, copiers, point-of-sale terminals, smart displays, portable consumer devices, ultra-personal computers (UPCs), and set-top boxes.According to Transmeta, the processors in its Crusoe TM5xx product line feature low-power and high-performance characteristics and are based on a 128-bit VLIW (very long instruction word) engine, which issues up to 4 instructions per clock cycle. The new processors also include integer and floating-point execution units, separate 64 Kbyte instruction and data caches, L2 write-back cache, a 64-bit DDR SDRAM memory controller, and a 32-bit PCI controller.Transmeta says its Crusoe processors' LongRun power management technology reduces thermal constraints by dynamically adjusting the operating voltage and clock frequency of the processor core based on application demands and intelligently adapting processor operation to system thermal environments.The TM5700/TM5900 are sampling now, and will be in production in January 2004. Additionally, a Mini-ITX motherboard evaluation/reference platform based up the TM5900 processor will be available in Q1 2004.Third-party companies announcing support today for the news processors include Microsoft, Phoenix Technologies, Silicon Motion, and Wyse Technology.

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AMD Athlon 64 FX

Simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing. Get powerful performance for your unique digital experience. It’s not just about email, Web browsing and word processing anymore. The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor gives you leading performance to go wherever your digital world takes you.
Affordable performance for everyday computing. Get to fun, faster, with a system that boots and loads applications quickly and easily. Enjoy reliable, responsive performance on thousands of software applications—including those that let you communicate with family and friends. Do more in less time with true multi-tasking. Increase your performance by up to 80% with the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor. Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors, and two working together is better and faster than one working alone.
The world's ultimate processor for PC enthusiasts. Featuring the world’s most advanced processor technology, the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processor is the first Windows®-compatible 64-bit PC processor designed specifically for PC enthusiasts. The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX enables enthusiasts to immerse themselves in their digital world. You can play games at a level previously only reserved for the world of simulations or create and manipulate digital media like a pro.

2006-09-19T22:33:00.000-07:00

Christy E. Peñarubia
Notre Dame of Kidapawan College

Computer Architecture

2006-09-11T17:18:00.000-07:00

More specific usages of the term include:

The design of a computer's CPU architecture, instruction set, addressing modes, and techniques such as SIMD and MIMD parallelism.
More general wider-scale hardware architectures, such as cluster computing Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) architectures. and
The set of machine attributes that a programmer should understand to successfully program the computer. Parts of the architecture are the instructions and the width of operands.

The design of a computer system. It sets the standard for all devices that connect to it and all the software that runs on it. It is based on the type of programs that will run (business, scientific) and the number of programs that run concurrently.

Space and Time
All components in a computer are based on space (how much) and time (how fast). One example is the amount of memory a computer can access and how fast it can access it. Another is the width of the channels (16-bit, 32-bit, etc.) between the CPU and memory and between the CPU and peripheral devices and how fast they transfer data.

CISC Vs. RISC
The way a computer's instructions are designed is a fundamental architectural component. The trend toward large, complicated instruction sets was reversed with RISC computers, which use simpler instructions. The result is a leaner, faster computer, but requires that the compilers generate more code for complex functions that used to be handled in hardware. Both CISC and RISC architectures are widely used.

Special Purposes
Computers designed for single purposes, such as array processors and database machines, require special architectures. In addition, computers designed from the ground up for fault tolerance also require unique designs.

CS212 Computer Architecture is a difficult subject for me.... I find it hard and i had a little difficulty in understanding the subject, since i dont have too much knowledge especially on the computer's architecture field... But despite all of this, i have learned a lot through the effort of our teacher Mr. Dennis Ray Dumaguin.... c=

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Computer Architecture