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| A programmable digital electronic component that incorporates the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) on a single semiconducting IC. |
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| 2012-05-17 | Thin copolymer films to speed up microprocessors Thin copolymer films to speed up microprocessors |
| 2012-05-01 | Chip sales to grow 7% in 2012 In 2011, top 10 vendors represented 53 per cent of total worldwide semiconductor revenues, an increase of 3 per cent over 2010, according to IDC. |
| 2012-04-09 | Top 5 most counterfeited chips... The most commonly counterfeited semiconductor types are analogue ICs, memories, microprocessors, programmable logic and discrete transistors. |
| 2012-01-17 | Securing in-vehicle infotainment domain (Part 1) Read about architectural approaches that guarantee the necessary level of security. |
| 2011-12-06 | 3.3 V I/O issues in MCUs for automotive, industrial apps Read about some cost-effective interfacing techniques for inputs and outputs of 3.3 V microprocessors in an automotive environment. |
| 2011-11-28 | A8 MCUs deliver power dissipation below 7mW TI unleashes Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors claimed as first single-chip solutions offering integrated industrial communication protocols to accelerate industrial designs. |
| 2011-11-17 | Computing power loss in synchronous buck converter Learn about the MOSFET-related power losses in a synchronous buck converter. |
| 2011-11-03 | Cortex-A8 MCUs target portable navigation apps TI introduces Sitara AM335x ARMmicroprocessors claimed as the industry's first Rs.224.22 ($5) high-performance, feature-packed ARM Cortex-A8 devices. |
| 2011-08-09 | Integrating core-based high-density FPGAs in your design Here is an engineer's experience with designing a nontrivial multi-processor system, using three networked Xilinx Virtex-4FX-based controllers. |
| 2011-08-05 | PCB design requirements for VDD_MPU_IVA power distribution network for OMAP3630, AM37xx, and DM37xx Find out how to design the VDD_MPU_IVA PDN on the PCB to comply with the requirements of the Texas Instruments OMAP3630,AM37xx, and DM37xx microprocessors. |
| 2011-07-15 | Wireless combo solution designed for Sitara ARM MPUs TI introduces simple-to-use OpenLink Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity inside the WiLink 6.0 solution for AM18x Sitara ARM microprocessors. |
| 2011-05-16 | Supervise and power-sequence SoCs Learn how to implement sequencing for two voltages with just a pair of microprocessor-supervisor ICs.. |
| 2011-05-16 | MPUs target high-bandwidth network apps Tilera Corp. debuts the TILE-Gx 8000 series of microprocessors that include extensive I/O ports, packet processing and network features aimed at high-bandwidth network applications. |
| 2011-04-08 | EtherCAT powers 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. |
| 2011-03-18 | GEMs rival discrete graphics card market IHS iSuppli forecasts graphics-enabled microprocessors (GEMs) will see global penetration in 50 per cent and 45 per cent in notebook PCs and desktops, respectively. |
| 2011-02-28 | High-current buck regulators target low-voltage apps National's LM21212-1 and LM21215 high-current synchronous buck regulators are targeted for FPGAs, ASICs and microprocessors used in low-voltage applications and claim 97 per cent efficiency. |
| 2010-12-16 | Industrial, medical sectors boost ARM adoption A substantial boost in the adoption of ARM in the industrial and medical sectors is forecast by market researcher Semicast. |
| 2010-12-15 | LDO regulators offer flexible Vin/Vout solutions Micrel unveils the MIC61150 and MIC61300, 1.5A and 3A low-dropout (LDO) regulators targeting point-of-load, ASICs, FPGAs, microprocessors, networking cards and low voltage post regulation applications. |
| 2010-09-23 | Intel does a price check on MPU, chipsets In a bid to revive demand, Intel has cut its prices for microprocessors and chipsets according to Canaccord Genuity technology analyst. |
| 2010-08-19 | Ultraportable notebooks fuel graphic chips demand The growth of ultraportable notebooks PC in the market is fuelling the demand for integrated graphics microprocessors which is expected to have 90% penetration by 2014, according to iSuppli Corp. |
| 2010-08-19 | Roadmap for Sparc microprocessors Roadmap for Sparc microprocessors |
| 2010-08-18 | Power.org members reveal 64bit plans Power.org members have revealed the latest silicon roadmap for Power Architecture which include information on the plans for 64bit microprocessors. |
| 2010-06-21 | Intel provides update on floating-body R&D For years, FBC has been touted as an alternative to conventional cache memory and Intel Corp. has revealed details of its ongoing research on floating-body cells for advanced cache designs in microprocessors at the 2010 Symposium on VLSI Circuits. |
| 2010-06-09 | 1GHz ARM-based MPU ups GUI capabilities Texas Instruments Inc. is rolling out two new ARM-based 1GHz microprocessors that offer enhanced system response time, improved boot times and increased battery life. |
| 2010-05-04 | Humidity at a glance This document provides on overview on the most-used humidity-related formulas. The sample code is optimised for microprocessors. |
| 2010-04-29 | Hardware encrypted eMPUs target industrial systems Atmel Corp. rolls out embedded microprocessors (eMPUs) for industrial embedded systems that require secured connectivity and authentication of applications via implementation of hardware encryption. |
| 2010-04-08 | ARM9 processors offer variety of peripherals TI offers four new Sitara ARM9 microprocessors and evaluation modules for embedded industrial, medical and consumer designs requiring support for multiple industry-specific peripherals and interfaces. |
| 2010-03-17 | Microprocessors target embedded-control apps across segments Microprocessors target embedded-control apps across segments |
| 2010-02-02 | Power modules cut need for external inductor National's SIMPLE SWITCHER power modules simplify power supply design for FPGAs, microprocessors, DSPs for medical, broadcast video, communications, industrial and military applications. |
| 2009-12-21 | DC/DC converters drive up to 1000µF ceramic capacitors The 3Amp adjustable output DC/DC converter is designed for use in 24VDC input range applications that require a low voltage DC source for powering FPGAs and microprocessors. |
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