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A Guide to CPU Cores and Processor IP
Covers intellectual property (IP) cores that can be used in system-on-a-chip (SoC) and ASIC designs, including CPU and GPU.
A Guide to Multicore Processors
Covers 32- and 64-bit embedded processors with four or more CPU cores that are used for networking, communications, storage, security, and other applications.
A Guide to Ethernet Switch and PHY Chips
For 10GbE, switch vendors have established leadership, while PHY leaders are becoming clearer. The battle for 100GbE is just starting, however. This report provides unique insights into each of these markets.
A Guide to Wireless Modem Chips
Covers 3G/4G cellular-modem chips and Wi-Fi combo chips, including Bluetooth, GPS, FM, and NFC.
A Guide to Embedded Processors
Covers 32- and 64-bit processors with one to four CPU cores that are used for networking, automotive, consumer, and more.
Mobile Semiconductor Market Share Forecast 2011-2016
Forecasts market size and vendor share for application processors, cellular, Wi-Fi combos, GPS, NFC, and other chips for mobile devices.
A Guide To Server Processors
Covers x86 server processors from AMD and Intel as well as emerging ARM-based server processors targeting cloud data centers.
Communications Semiconductor Market Forecast 2011–2016
Forecasts more than a dozen types of wired-communications chips, including NPUs, Ethernet, PON, FPGAs, and embedded processors.
A Guide to Mobile Processors
Covers application and integrated processors designed for handheld equipment
A Guide to Network Processors
Focuses on NPUs spanning data rates from 10Gbps to 200Gbps as well as search coprocessors.
A Guide to Processors for Wireless Base Stations
Covers processors that integrate the main functions of a cellular base station by combining CPUs and DSPs on a single chip.
Communications Semiconductor Market Share 2011
Provides market share data for more than 20 categories of communications chips, including Ethernet, broadband, and embedded processors.
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June 17, 2013

XLP980 Boasts 20 Cores
Broadcom's new XLP980 is the largest member of the XLP II family. Sporting 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 160Gbps networking, and cache-coherent clustering, it overpowers all other embedded processors.
Cortex-A12 Fills the Middle
ARM's newest CPU fits in the space between Big and Little and aims to replace Cortex-A9, which still powers many mainstream smartphones.
In Brief: Qualcomm Pursues China LTE Market
The new 8926 processor adds LTE to the low-cost 8226, giving Qualcomm a quad-core processor that is ready for China's pending 4G launch.

June 10, 2013

Intel's Haswell Boosts Graphics
Intel is attempting to rejuvenate the shrinking PC market with an injection of new Haswell technology. The company's primary target is ultrathin PCs, where it is emphasizing features that extend battery life and enhance graphics.
Cavium 10G Ethernet NICs Get Smart
New LiquidIO intelligent adapters target volume servers rather than the embedded applications served by previous smart NICs. The customer-programmable cards support important software-defined-networking (SDN) protocols.
Editorial: The New Mobile Computer
The PC industry has been battered recently and saw unit shipments drop in 2012 from the previous year. What are the causes of this historic PC-market contraction and is there a cure?

June 3, 2013

Broadcom Broadens StrataGX
Broadcom's newest StrataGX processors for Wi-Fi routers and enterprise access points add cryptography engines, programmable packet acceleration, and Serial ATA to an ARM-based product family that already integrates Ethernet switching.

May 27, 2013

How Cortex-A15 Measures Up
Now that Cortex-A15 is shipping in a smartphone (Galaxy S4), we can analyze its performance, power, and die area while comparing it with other A15-class CPUs from Apple and Qualcomm.
AMD Ships First Jaguar Processors
With a TDP of 4W, Temash targets Windows 8 tablets and hybrid devices. For traditional laptops and entry-level desktop PCs, AMD also offers the more powerful Kabini.
Optical Transport Heats Up
Broadcom and PMC-Sierra have expanded their OTN product lines in hopes of winning a larger share of the growing market for LAN/WAN/OTN framers and transport muxponders.
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