Title :
Future directions in microprocessor technology
Author :
Marks, Maurice P.
Author_Institution :
Digital Equipment Corp., Littleton, MA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The application trends and key design tradeoffs involved in the design of high performance microprocessors are discussed. In particular the growing importance of improved human interface technology and the need for high-performance, highly-connected systems combined with the need to continue to drive costs lower make design choices very difficult. Technical innovation in the areas of high bandwidth processor-memory interfaces, low-cost multiprocessors and software compatibility are needed in order to continue move forward
Keywords :
computer interfaces; integrated circuit technology; microprocessor chips; technological forecasting; costs; design choices; design tradeoffs; high bandwidth processor-memory interfaces; high performance microprocessors; highly-connected systems; human interface technology; microprocessor technology; software compatibility; Bandwidth; Computer displays; Computer graphics; Computer industry; Costs; Data processing; Humans; Manufacturing automation; Microprocessors; Speech;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
