20070327

Understanding Processor Architecture: Simplify Computer Complexity

I have updated an article for the series on "Understanding Processor Architecture":

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20070326

Understanding Processor Architecture: ISA

I am writing a series on "Understanding Processor Architecture". And, here is the first article:

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20070320

AVR flash MCUs roll for high-volume USB apps

Expanding its family of AVR MCUs, Atmel has launched two new devices for high-volume USB applications ranging from HID to wireless adaptors.... More>>>

20070318

Atmel 8051 MCUs roll for high-volume USB apps

Atmel unrolled 8051-based USB MCUs that feature a USB Full-Speed controller, UART, SPI and a two-wire interface allowing an easy connection to companion devices.... Source: http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800456879_1034362_c187178820070316.HTM?from=RSS

20070314

Configurable ARM-powered SoCs target Linux devices

STMicroelectronics (ST) is sampling a pair of configurable SoCs (system-on-chip processors) powered by ARM9 cores and 600K-gate configurable logic blocks. The SPEAr (structured processor enhanced architecture) Head600 and dual-core SPEAr Plus600 run Linux, support DDR/DDR2 external memory, and target printer, fax, and POS (point-of-sales) devices.... More>>>

20070313

Malaysia develops 'smallest' RFID chip

After two years of R&D, the Malaysia Microchip Project gains success with the release of the world's 'smallest' RFID microchip.... More