There are some features in any architecture that are essential, foundational, and non-negotiable. Right up to the moment that some clever architect shows us that this is not so. What is true of ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Tensilica Inc., a pioneer of the configurable microprocessor, has added an automated front-end to its Xtensa LX range of processors that allows application code to drive the ...

In one of last month’s blog posts, I detailed the constituent hardware and software building blocks for a workstation computer I was planning on building…with one key omission. As I mentioned last ...

At least that’s the idea behind the Bit-Brick Cluster K1. Real-world performance will obviously vary depending on the task. But for applications that support parallel processing, this cluster board ...

Optimizing any system is a multi-layered problem, but when it involves a processor there are at least three levels to consider. Architects must be capable of thinking across these boundaries because ...

Facing a power wall and the limit of physics, chip makers are in a constant battle to reengineer and re-evaluate ways to build a better CPU. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Wearable electronics, like watches and fitness trackers, represent the next logical step in computing. They’ve sparked an interest in the development of flexible electronics, which could expand the ...