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Java-Crunching Monsters
2007-06-14 18:00:00
Trend towards dedicated processors for specific workloads June 14, 2007 - Today Azul Systems announced two monster Java appliances. The Vega 2 7240 and 7280 Compute Appliances offer up to 768 processing cores on 16 processor chips and 768 Gbyte of memory, all in a flat SMP architecture (Symmetric Multi-Processing). The new engines need 14U of rackspace and consume 1,835 and 3,235 Watt respectively.
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Graphics Processor Specifications
2007-06-14 12:00:00
TechARP publishes new Mobile GPU Comparison Guide Today TechARP published an update to their Mobile GPU Comparison Guide. The guide gives an overview of the specifications of the current and recent mobile GPU models (Graphics Processing Unit). Currently over 110 processors are covered.
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Graphics Processor Specifications
2007-06-14 12:00:00
TechARP publishes new Mobile GPU Comparison Guide June 14, 2007 - TechARP has published an update to their Mobile GPU Comparison Guide. The guide gives an overview of the specifications of the current and recent mobile GPU models (Graphics Processing Unit). Currently over 110 processors are covered.
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One Billion PCs by End of 2008
2007-06-11 12:00:00
And another billion in five years June 11, 2007 - By the end of next year, there will be more than one billion PCs in use worldwide. It took 27 years to reach this first billion. However, it will take only five years for the next billion. According to the Forrester report Worldwide PC Adoption Forecast to 2015, this represents more than 12 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between 2003 and 2015. Specifically, the emerging Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) market will account for more than 775 million new PCs by then. The report praises programs like Microsoft Unlimited Potential, the Intel World Ahead Program, AMD 50x15, and One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) for bringing low-cost PCs to emerging countries. The industry can probably survive selling incrementally better hardware and software to the people who already have technology in their lives, said Forrester Research Vice President and Research Director Simon Yates, but the vast majority of growth in the PC and r...
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One Billion PCs by End of 2008
2007-06-11 12:00:00
And another billion in five years June 11, 2007 - By the end of next year, there will be more than one billion PCs in use worldwide. It took 27 years to reach this first billion. However, it will take only five years for the next billion. According to the Forrester report Worldwide PC Adoption Forecast to 2015, this represents more than 12 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between 2003 and 2015. Specifically, the emerging Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) market will account for more than 775 million new PCs by then. The report praises programs like Microsoft Unlimited Potential, the Intel World Ahead Program, AMD 50x15, and One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) for bringing low-cost PCs to emerging countries. The industry can probably survive selling incrementally better hardware and software to the people who already have technology in their lives, said Forrester Research Vice President and Research Director Simon Yates, but the vast majority of growth in the PC and r...
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An Introduction to VHDL
2007-06-09 12:00:00
Verilog for Digital Design Book Description: Verilog is a hardware description language used to model electronic systems (sometimes called Verilog HDL). This introductory guide focuses on application and use of the language, rather than just teaching the basics. It can be used as either a standalone introductory guide or in tandem with Vahid's Digital Design to allow for greater language coverage.
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"Small is Beautiful"
2007-05-22 12:00:00
VIA announces first Pico-ITX board 22 May 2007 - Today, VIA announced the first Pico-ITX motherboard, measuring only 10 x 7.2 cm. The Epia PX is build around the VX700 system media processor providing a UniChrome Pro II IGP 3D/2D graphics core, MPEG-2/-4, and WMV9 hardware decoding. The motherboard comes with a 1 GHz C7 processor and supports up to 1 Gbyte of DDR2-533 SO-DIMM.
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"Small is Beautiful"
2007-05-22 12:00:00
VIA announces first Pico-ITX board 22 May 2007 - Today, VIA announced the first Pico-ITX motherboard, measuring only 10 x 7.2 cm. The Epia PX is build around the VX700 system media processor providing a UniChrome Pro II IGP 3D/2D graphics core, MPEG-2/-4, and WMV9 hardware decoding. The motherboard comes with a 1 GHz C7 processor and supports up to 1 Gbyte of DDR2-533 SO-DIMM.
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What is to Come after Semiconductors?
2007-05-18 12:00:00
Future Trends in Microelectronics: Up the Nano Creek Book Description: This volume stems from the proceedings of Up the Nano Creek, the fifth workshop in the Future Trends of Microelectronics series, held in June of 2006. At this invitation-only workshop, top experts from academia, industry, and government came together to discuss, debate, and analyze the current trends in nanoelectronics. In addition, participants were asked to forecast the future of the field. In this book leading profesionals in the semiconductor microelectronics field discuss the future evolution of their profession. The following are some of the questions discussed: Does CMOS technology have a real problem? Do transistors have to be smaller or just better and made of better materials? What is to come after semiconductors? Superconductors or molecular conductors? Is bottom-up self-assembling the answer to the limitation of top-down lithography? Is it time for Optics to become a force in computer evolution?...
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What is to Come after Semiconductors?
2007-05-18 12:00:00
Future Trends in Microelectronics: Up the Nano Creek Book Description: This volume stems from the proceedings of Up the Nano Creek, the fifth workshop in the Future Trends of Microelectronics series, held in June of 2006. At this invitation-only workshop, top experts from academia, industry, and government came together to discuss, debate, and analyze the current trends in nanoelectronics. In addition, participants were asked to forecast the future of the field. In this book leading profesionals in the semiconductor microelectronics field discuss the future evolution of their profession. The following are some of the questions discussed: Does CMOS technology have a real problem? Do transistors have to be smaller or just better and made of better materials? What is to come after semiconductors? Superconductors or molecular conductors? Is bottom-up self-assembling the answer to the limitation of top-down lithography? Is it time for Optics to become a force in computer evolution?...
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AMD Announces Phenom Brand
2007-05-14 12:00:00
First processors available this summer May 14, 2007 - Today, AMD announced the branding of the upcoming K10 Quad-Core (and Dual-Core) processor families. All high-end desktop products will carry de Phenom name. For now, mid-range, low-end, mobile, and server lines will keep the current Athlon, Sempron, Turion, and Opteron names respectively. AMD explicitly calls the new CPUs "native" and "true" Quad-Core processors, emphasizing that all four cores sit on a single die. The current Intel Quad-Core CPUs are in fact two Dual-Cores on separate dies, brought together in a single package (Dual-Chip Module, DCM). The two are glued together using the existing SMP facilities (Symmetric Multi-Processing).
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AMD Announces Phenom Brand
2007-05-14 12:00:00
First processors available this summer May 14, 2007 - Today, AMD announced the branding of the upcoming K10 Quad-Core (and Dual-Core) processor families. All high-end desktop products will carry de Phenom name. For now, mid-range, low-end, mobile, and server lines will keep the current Athlon, Sempron, Turion, and Opteron names respectively. AMD explicitly calls the new CPUs "native" and "true" Quad-Core processors, emphasizing that all four cores sit on a single die. The current Intel Quad-Core CPUs are in fact two Dual-Cores on separate dies, brought together in a single package (Dual-Chip Module, DCM). The two are glued together using the existing SMP facilities (Symmetric Multi-Processing).
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Burton Smith on Reinventing Computing
2007-05-11 12:00:00
A preview of his ISC'07 keynote address Burton Smith will present the opening keynote address at the 2007 International Supercomputing Conference (ISC'07) on June 27. He is an expert in high performance computer architectures and programming languages for parallel computers. Smith was the former chief scientist of Cray and one of the founders of Tera Computer, and now is a Microsoft Technical Fellow. In his talk, Reinventing Computing , Smith will look at the ubiquitous deployment of parallel processors and what it could mean for HPC and the larger computing and IT industries. HPCwire features an interview in which he previews the topics that wil be addressed next month. Burton Smith: Moore's Law will continue to improve transistor cost and speed, but single-processor performance will no longer keep pace.
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Burton Smith on Reinventing Computing
2007-05-11 12:00:00
A preview of his ISC'07 keynote address Burton Smith will present the opening keynote address at the 2007 International Supercomputing Conference (ISC'07) on June 27. He is an expert in high performance computer architectures and programming languages for parallel computers. Smith was the former chief scientist of Cray and one of the founders of Tera Computer, and now is a Microsoft Technical Fellow. In his talk, Reinventing Computing , Smith will look at the ubiquitous deployment of parallel processors and what it could mean for HPC and the larger computing and IT industries. HPCwire features an interview in which he previews the topics that wil be addressed next month. Burton Smith: Moore's Law will continue to improve transistor cost and speed, but single-processor performance will no longer keep pace.
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Excellent Reference Text for the Lithographer
2007-05-07 12:01:00
Microlithography: Science and Technology Book Description: Like the bestselling original, this second edition of Microlithography is a self-contained text detailing both elementary and advanced aspects of submicron microlithography, offering a balanced treatment of theoretical and operating practices. Reflecting recently developed technologies, this edition includes coverage of immersion lithography, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, imprint lithography, photoresists for 193 nm and immersion lithography, and scatterometry. The authors cover mechanical systems, optics, excimer laser light sources, and alignment techniques and analysis, as well as resist chemistry, processing, multilayer lithography, plasma and reactive ion etching, and metrology.
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Excellent Reference Text for the Lithographer
2007-05-07 12:01:00
Microlithography: Science and Technology Book Description: Like the bestselling original, this second edition of Microlithography is a self-contained text detailing both elementary and advanced aspects of submicron microlithography, offering a balanced treatment of theoretical and operating practices. Reflecting recently developed technologies, this edition includes coverage of immersion lithography, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, imprint lithography, photoresists for 193 nm and immersion lithography, and scatterometry. The authors cover mechanical systems, optics, excimer laser light sources, and alignment techniques and analysis, as well as resist chemistry, processing, multilayer lithography, plasma and reactive ion etching, and metrology.
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45 nm Renews Interest in Germanium
2007-05-07 12:00:00
Germanium-Based Technologies: From Materials to Devices Book Description: Germanium is a semiconductor material that formed the basis for the development of transistor technology. Although the breakthrough of planar technology and integrated circuits put silicon in the foreground, in recent years there has been a renewed interest in germanium, which has been triggered by its strong potential for deep submicron (sub 45 nm) technologies. Germanium-Based Technologies: From Materials to Devices is the first book to provide a broad, in-depth coverage of the field, including recent advances in Ge-technology and the fundamentals in material science, device physics and semiconductor processing. The contributing authors are international experts with a world-wide recognition and involved in the leading research in the field.
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45 nm Renews Interest in Germanium
2007-05-07 12:00:00
Germanium-Based Technologies: From Materials to Devices Book Description: Germanium is a semiconductor material that formed the basis for the development of transistor technology. Although the breakthrough of planar technology and integrated circuits put silicon in the foreground, in recent years there has been a renewed interest in germanium, which has been triggered by its strong potential for deep submicron (sub 45 nm) technologies. Germanium-Based Technologies: From Materials to Devices is the first book to provide a broad, in-depth coverage of the field, including recent advances in Ge-technology and the fundamentals in material science, device physics and semiconductor processing. The contributing authors are international experts with a world-wide recognition and involved in the leading research in the field.
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From Sand to Processor
2007-04-25 12:00:00
The basics of microprocessor production Tom's Hardware Guide (THG) is featuring an article on the production of microprocessors. It describes the whole process from the growing and shaping of the silicon crystal to the packaging and the final testing. From sand to processor it takes over 300 individual production steps.
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From Sand to Processor
2007-04-25 12:00:00
The basics of microprocessor production Tom's Hardware Guide (THG) is featuring an article on the production of microprocessors. It describes the whole process from the growing and shaping of the silicon crystal to the packaging and the final testing. From sand to processor it takes over 300 individual production steps.
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Quad-Cores for Everyone
2007-04-17 12:00:00
iSuppli: Quad-Cores in half of all mainstream PCs by end 2009 April 17, 2007 - By the end of 2009, half of all mainstream PCs will come with a Quad-Core processor, according to data from iSuppli. The high cost and limited availability of quad-core microprocessors has restricted their use to the high end of the PC market. PC segment Q1 2007 Q1 2008 Q1 2009 performance desktop 16% 43% 85% mainstream desktop 0% 7% 25% value desktop 0% 0% 0% mainstream notebook 0% 0% 4% In the first quarter of 2007, only 16 percent of performance desktop PCs were based on quad-core microprocessors. By the end of this year, that number is expected to rise to 33 percent and then to 94 percent by the end of 2009.
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Quad-Cores for Everyone
2007-04-17 12:00:00
iSuppli: Quad-Cores in half of all mainstream PCs by end 2009 April 17, 2007 - By the end of 2009, half of all mainstream PCs will come with a Quad-Core processor, according to data from iSuppli. The high cost and limited availability of quad-core microprocessors has restricted their use to the high end of the PC market. PC segment Q1 2007 Q1 2008 Q1 2009 performance desktop 16% 43% 85% mainstream desktop 0% 7% 25% value desktop 0% 0% 0% mainstream notebook 0% 0% 4% In the first quarter of 2007, only 16 percent of performance desktop PCs were based on quad-core microprocessors. By the end of this year, that number is expected to rise to 33 percent and then to 94 percent by the end of 2009.
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The Rise of Digital Electronics
2007-04-16 12:00:00
Competing for the Future: How Digital Innovations are Changing the World Book Description: Everybody knows that digital technology has revolutionized our economy and our lifestyles. But how many of us really understand the drivers behind the technology - the significance of going digital; the miniaturization of circuit boards; the role of venture capital in financing the revolution; the importance of research and development? How many of us understand what it takes to make money from innovative technologies? Should we worry about manufacturing going offshore? What is the role of India and China in the digital economy? Drawing on a lifetime's experience in the industry, as an engineer, a senior manager and as a partner in a venture capital firm, Henry Kressel offers an expert personalized answer to all these questions. He explains how the technology works, why it matters, how it is financed and what the key lessons are for public policy.
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The Rise of Digital Electronics
2007-04-16 12:00:00
Competing for the Future: How Digital Innovations are Changing the World Book Description: Everybody knows that digital technology has revolutionized our economy and our lifestyles. But how many of us really understand the drivers behind the technology - the significance of going digital; the miniaturization of circuit boards; the role of venture capital in financing the revolution; the importance of research and development? How many of us understand what it takes to make money from innovative technologies? Should we worry about manufacturing going offshore? What is the role of India and China in the digital economy? Drawing on a lifetime's experience in the industry, as an engineer, a senior manager and as a partner in a venture capital firm, Henry Kressel offers an expert personalized answer to all these questions. He explains how the technology works, why it matters, how it is financed and what the key lessons are for public policy.
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Intel Introduces Fastest Core 2 Processor
2007-04-09 00:29:00
Core 2 Quad Extreme QX6800: the ultimate machine for power users and gamers April 9, 2007 - Today, Intel introduced its fastest Core 2 processor. Featuring four cores in a two-by-two configuration, the QX6800 is aimed at power users and enthusiasts. The new processor is a member of the Core 2 Quad Extreme series. In fact, it's the Quad-Core version of the Dual-Core Extreme X6800. The QX6800 comes with a two-by-two shared L2 cache of 2x 4 Mbyte, and runs at 266/2933 GHz. An unlocked multiplier makes this CPU a great toy for tweakers and overclockers.
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Intel Introduces Fastest Core 2 Processor
2007-04-09 00:08:00
Core 2 Quad Extreme QX6800: the ultimate machine for power users and gamers April 9, 2007 - Today, Intel introduced its fastest Core 2 processor. Featuring four cores in a two-by-two configuration, the QX6800 is aimed at power users and enthusiasts. The new processor is a member of the Core 2 Quad Extreme series. In fact, it's the Quad-Core version of the Dual-Core Extreme X6800. The QX6800 comes with a two-by-two shared L2 cache of 2x 4 Mbyte, and runs at 266/2933 GHz. An unlocked multiplier makes this CPU a great toy for tweakers and overclockers.
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Opteron Dual-Core Processors Hit 3 GHz
2007-04-05 15:27:00
AMD expands top server models with three new processors April 5, 2007 - Today, AMD added three Opteron Dual-Core processors to its server portfolio. Apart from the clock running at 3.0 GHz, the new 1222 SE, 2222 SE, and 8222 SE have the same specifications as their respective 1220 SE, 2220 SE, and 8220 SE cousins running at 2.8 GHz.
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Opteron Dual-Core Processors Hit 3 GHz
2007-04-05 15:25:00
AMD expands top server models with three new processors April 5, 2007 - Today, AMD added three Opteron Dual-Core processors to its server portfolio. Apart from the clock running at 3.0 GHz, the new 1222 SE, 2222 SE, and 8222 SE have the same specifications as their respective 1220 SE, 2220 SE, and 8220 SE cousins running at 2.8 GHz.
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Riding a Quad-Core Bike
2007-04-03 12:00:00
OCC's Intel chopper also available in Second Life April 3, 2007 - Bike rs and geeks do mix. That proved Orange County Choppers (OCC) by building an Intel motorcycle for the 30th anniversary of the Embedded and Communications Group. It was presented today at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, CA. The double (!) V-twin engine delivers 250 horsepower. And among other embedded gadgets, the bike sports a digital dashboard by Black Diamond. Fortunately the display on top of the steer can be taken off, for it looks really ugly. Want to take a ride, then buy your own virtual copy in Second Life.
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Riding a Quad-Core Bike
2007-04-03 12:00:00
OCC's Intel chopper also available in Second Life April 3, 2007 - Bike rs and geeks do mix. That proved Orange County Choppers (OCC) by building an Intel motorcycle for the 30th anniversary of the Embedded and Communications Group. It was presented today at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, CA. The double (!) V-twin engine delivers 250 horsepower. And among other embedded gadgets, the bike sports a digital dashboard by Black Diamond. Fortunately the display on top of the steer can be taken off, for it looks really ugly. Want to take a ride, then buy your own virtual copy in Second Life.
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