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TSMC to Expand R&D Capacity in Taiwan
(News) Contract chip maker TSMC is spending $5 billion to turn one of its manufacturing plants into an R&D center.
(News) Contract chip maker TSMC is spending $5 billion to turn one of its manufacturing plants into an R&D center.
TSMC to spend $5B expanding R&D capacity in Taiwan
(News) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chip maker, will spend US$5 billion to turn a manufacturing plant in Hsinchu, Taiwan, into a research and development center, a company spokesman said Tuesday.
(News) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chip maker, will spend US$5 billion to turn a manufacturing plant in Hsinchu, Taiwan, into a research and development center, a company spokesman said Tuesday.
Gartner warns of rising chip inventories
(News) Global inventories of semiconductors, the building blocks of electronic devices, spiked in the fourth quarter due to lackluster fourth quarter gadget sales and lower expectations for sales in the first quarter, Gartner said Monday.
(News) Global inventories of semiconductors, the building blocks of electronic devices, spiked in the fourth quarter due to lackluster fourth quarter gadget sales and lower expectations for sales in the first quarter, Gartner said Monday.
HP was the biggest chip buyer in 2007: Gartner
(News) Hewlett-Packard bought US$15 billion worth of semiconductors in 2007, more than any other company in the world, market researcher Gartner said Monday.
(News) Hewlett-Packard bought US$15 billion worth of semiconductors in 2007, more than any other company in the world, market researcher Gartner said Monday.
IBM borrows Power6 design for telephony chips
(News) IBM Corp. is pulling out the heavy artillery in its quest to build custom chips for both telephony backbone and handheld wireless devices, announcing a processor family built with silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology that is usually reserved for server processors.
(News) IBM Corp. is pulling out the heavy artillery in its quest to build custom chips for both telephony backbone and handheld wireless devices, announcing a processor family built with silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology that is usually reserved for server processors.
Sneak peek at the notebooks of 2008
(News) What will they put in notebook PCs next? At Intel's recent Developer Forum conference in Beijing, the company revealed it's working on quad-core processing to go.
(News) What will they put in notebook PCs next? At Intel's recent Developer Forum conference in Beijing, the company revealed it's working on quad-core processing to go.
Fast IBM Power6 chip enters slowing Unix market
(News) Facing a slowing Unix market, IBM Corp. released its Power6 processor on Monday, its fastest chip yet for high-end servers. The chip runs at double the speed of its Power5 line, but uses the same amount of power.
(News) Facing a slowing Unix market, IBM Corp. released its Power6 processor on Monday, its fastest chip yet for high-end servers. The chip runs at double the speed of its Power5 line, but uses the same amount of power.
Software aimed at multi-core chips gain boost from AMD
(News) Software developers aiming to tweak their applications for multi-core microprocessors have gained a boost from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. at a Sunnyvale, California developer center packed with computers running on multi-core AMD microprocessors, including the upcoming Barcelona quad-core.
(News) Software developers aiming to tweak their applications for multi-core microprocessors have gained a boost from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. at a Sunnyvale, California developer center packed with computers running on multi-core AMD microprocessors, including the upcoming Barcelona quad-core.
Sun's Rock rolls further along
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is reporting another step in the development of its 16-core Rock microprocessor after successfully booting up its own Solaris 10 operating system on a computer with Rock installed.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is reporting another step in the development of its 16-core Rock microprocessor after successfully booting up its own Solaris 10 operating system on a computer with Rock installed.
Intel launches quad-core chip for desktop gamers
(News) Intel Corp. is launching a quad-core chip for desktop gamers on Monday, continuing a barrage of new products the company has announced in the past week.
(News) Intel Corp. is launching a quad-core chip for desktop gamers on Monday, continuing a barrage of new products the company has announced in the past week.
New Intel Quad-Core CPU Favors Gamers
(News) 2.93-GHz Core 2 Extreme ships in time for new multi-threaded games.
(News) 2.93-GHz Core 2 Extreme ships in time for new multi-threaded games.
Intel looks to bury AMD's 'elegant' Barcelona chip
(News) Intel Corp. is betting on a combination of manufacturing prowess and pragmatic chip design to outsell Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s upcoming quad-core Barcelona processor.
(News) Intel Corp. is betting on a combination of manufacturing prowess and pragmatic chip design to outsell Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s upcoming quad-core Barcelona processor.
Sun gives UltraSparc a power boost
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. has brought new, faster UltraSparc IV+ processors to market, continuing to promote its homegrown chips even as it sells servers with processors from rivals Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. has brought new, faster UltraSparc IV+ processors to market, continuing to promote its homegrown chips even as it sells servers with processors from rivals Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
STMicroelectronics to Sell Loongson Processor
(News) Chinese chip runs at 1 GHz, comparable to Pentium 4 says STMicroelectronics.
(News) Chinese chip runs at 1 GHz, comparable to Pentium 4 says STMicroelectronics.
IBM starts producing Cell chip at 65nm
(News) IBM Corp. has started production of a more advanced version of the Cell microprocessor, the chip it developed with Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp.
(News) IBM Corp. has started production of a more advanced version of the Cell microprocessor, the chip it developed with Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp.
Power-Efficient Chip Ships
(News) Startup P.A. Semi releases dual-core 64-bit CPU based on IBM's Power Architecture.
(News) Startup P.A. Semi releases dual-core 64-bit CPU based on IBM's Power Architecture.
Intel's Latest: Faster, but Still Not the Champ
(reviews) Intel's Latest: Faster, but Still Not the Champ
(reviews) Intel's Latest: Faster, but Still Not the Champ
Coming: Quad-Core CPUs
(news) AMD and Intel have plans to produce competing CPUs equipped with four processor cores.
(news) AMD and Intel have plans to produce competing CPUs equipped with four processor cores.
IBM Extends PowerPC with Dual-Core, Low-Power Chips
(news) IBM Extends PowerPC with Dual-Core, Low-Power Chips
(news) IBM Extends PowerPC with Dual-Core, Low-Power Chips
Computex: Via Offers More Performance, Less Power With C7 Chip
(news) Computex: Via Offers More Performance, Less Power With C7 Chip
(news) Computex: Via Offers More Performance, Less Power With C7 Chip
IBM Triples Transistor Performance with Germanium
(news) IBM Triples Transistor Performance with Germanium
(news) IBM Triples Transistor Performance with Germanium
Ultra-Tiny Transistors Won't Be Key to New PC Performance Gains
(news) Chips have become so tiny that atomic-level defects cause serious problems.
(news) Chips have become so tiny that atomic-level defects cause serious problems.
Transmeta's M8800 Efficeon Processor Powers Down
(news) New version of the Efficeon processor uses only 3 watts of power at 1-GHz speed.
(news) New version of the Efficeon processor uses only 3 watts of power at 1-GHz speed.
Via Details Processor Plans
(news) Upcomimg C7 chips will run at higher speeds, but consume less power.
(news) Upcomimg C7 chips will run at higher speeds, but consume less power.
IBM Builds In PC Security
(news) SafeKeeper module stores passwords, encryption keys in ThinkCentre desktops.
(news) SafeKeeper module stores passwords, encryption keys in ThinkCentre desktops.
Transmeta Ships New Chip With Antivirus Technology
(news) Newest Efficeon processor also offers higher frequency using less power.
(news) Newest Efficeon processor also offers higher frequency using less power.
Transmeta Plans for the LongRun
(news) Four years later, chip maker still struggles to compete with AMD and Intel.
(news) Four years later, chip maker still struggles to compete with AMD and Intel.
Analyst: Expect a 64-Bit Desktop by 2006
(news) With the industry poised to move, one expert says the transition from 32 bits could be swift.
(news) With the industry poised to move, one expert says the transition from 32 bits could be swift.
The Fastest PCs Ever?
(yahoo) So-called 64-bit computers are popping up everywhere, from names you know (Apple) and some you may not (ABS Computer). It's time to shed light on the 64-bit movement.
(yahoo) So-called 64-bit computers are popping up everywhere, from names you know (Apple) and some you may not (ABS Computer). It's time to shed light on the 64-bit movement.
IBM, Stanford Craft Next-Generation Chips
(news) New research group uses science of spintronics to create high-powered CPUs.
(news) New research group uses science of spintronics to create high-powered CPUs.
Transmeta Unveils Low-Power Processor
(news) Efficeon TM 8000 ready to rival Intel's lowest-power Pentium M chips.
(news) Efficeon TM 8000 ready to rival Intel's lowest-power Pentium M chips.
Transmeta Pushes On, Plans Astro Launch
(news) Once flamboyant chip maker settles in for another battle with Intel.
(news) Once flamboyant chip maker settles in for another battle with Intel.
Low Price Beats Chip Speed, Says Via
(news) 'Nehemiah' will hit 1 GHz, but company considers price a better draw than speed for most applications.
(news) 'Nehemiah' will hit 1 GHz, but company considers price a better draw than speed for most applications.
First Tests Find 1.7-GHz Celeron an Iffy Chip
(news) Intel cripples its next-generation value CPU, analyst says; and new chip set can't take up the slack.
(news) Intel cripples its next-generation value CPU, analyst says; and new chip set can't take up the slack.
Duron Lives Fast, Dies Young
(news) AMD plans to drop budget chip, but could value PCs become scarce as well?
(news) AMD plans to drop budget chip, but could value PCs become scarce as well?
Intel Previews Speed Demons
(news) Microsoft conference hosts first demo of Banias mobile chip; Hyper-Threading also shown.
(news) Microsoft conference hosts first demo of Banias mobile chip; Hyper-Threading also shown.
Take Pentium 4 Power on Your Next Trip
(news) Intel's next-generation chip offers more megahertz than the Pentium III-M, but system performance is nearly a wash.
(news) Intel's next-generation chip offers more megahertz than the Pentium III-M, but system performance is nearly a wash.
P4 Price Cuts Squeeze Celerons
(news) The price gap between Celeron and P4 PCs is shrinking. What's your best bet?
(news) The price gap between Celeron and P4 PCs is shrinking. What's your best bet?
P4's Power Push
(news) Intel's much-anticipated revamp of the Pentium 4 delivers a big L2 cache and a nice boost. But in our first system tests, Athlon XP PCs hold their own.
(news) Intel's much-anticipated revamp of the Pentium 4 delivers a big L2 cache and a nice boost. But in our first system tests, Athlon XP PCs hold their own.
Intel Launches Low-Power Server Chip
(news) Chip giant takes another shot at Transmeta, introducing low-heat chip and chip set package.
(news) Chip giant takes another shot at Transmeta, introducing low-heat chip and chip set package.
AMD Launches Athlon XP 1900+
(news) MicronPC, HP, Compaq prepare systems using CPU poised to challenge Intel's 2-GHz P4.
(news) MicronPC, HP, Compaq prepare systems using CPU poised to challenge Intel's 2-GHz P4.
AMD's Sanders Calls Pentium 4 a Step Backward
(news) AMD launches Athlon XP, promises better performance at lower MHz than P4.
(news) AMD launches Athlon XP, promises better performance at lower MHz than P4.
Pentium 4 Races to 2 GHZ
(news) Intel's flagship CPU finally catches up to AMD's 1.4-GHz Athlon. But is the price premium really worth it?
(news) Intel's flagship CPU finally catches up to AMD's 1.4-GHz Athlon. But is the price premium really worth it?
Athlon PCs Grow Scarce in Mainstream Market
(news) Gateway's defection and HP/Compaq merger could drive AMD fans underground.
(news) Gateway's defection and HP/Compaq merger could drive AMD fans underground.
CPU Wars 2001
(news) AMD and Intel roll out next-generation CPU technologies in high-end notebooks. Next stop: Your desktop.
(news) AMD and Intel roll out next-generation CPU technologies in high-end notebooks. Next stop: Your desktop.
Name Change Likely For AMD's Athlon
(news) Performance-rated chip names could help educate PC buyers, analyst says.
(news) Performance-rated chip names could help educate PC buyers, analyst says.
Intel Previews 3.5-GHz Pentium 4
(news) Also upcoming: functions to lengthen battery life, provide multiprocessor-like hyperthreading.
(news) Also upcoming: functions to lengthen battery life, provide multiprocessor-like hyperthreading.
Intel Launches 2-GHz Pentium 4
(news) Gateway, Dell, Compaq, HP among vendors now shipping systems running on the milestone CPU.
(news) Gateway, Dell, Compaq, HP among vendors now shipping systems running on the milestone CPU.
IBM Drops AMD Chips from PCs
(news) Only Intel chips will power IBM PCs, including NetVista consumer system.
(news) Only Intel chips will power IBM PCs, including NetVista consumer system.
Intel Unleashes Speedy Notebook CPU
(news) Exclusive PC World tests show impressive performance boost in first Tualatin-based notebook.
(news) Exclusive PC World tests show impressive performance boost in first Tualatin-based notebook.
Transmeta Loses a Vote on Eve of Crusoe Update
(news) One doubtful vendor shelves new notebook, fearing chip supply problems.
(news) One doubtful vendor shelves new notebook, fearing chip supply problems.
AMD's 1.4-GHz Athlon Sets Benchmark Record
(news) Polywell system, among the first to use newest chip, tops PC WorldBench scores; 950-MHz Duron also ships.
(news) Polywell system, among the first to use newest chip, tops PC WorldBench scores; 950-MHz Duron also ships.
AMD Launches Multiprocessor Athlon
(news) Processor and chip set could challenge Intel's dominance in workstations and small servers.
(news) Processor and chip set could challenge Intel's dominance in workstations and small servers.
NVidia Unveils NForce PC Chip Set
(news) Company to challenge Intel and Via with strong graphics, PC performance.
(news) Company to challenge Intel and Via with strong graphics, PC performance.
Intel Ramps Up P4 to 1.7 GHz--Is It Finally Worth the Price?
(news) Our WorldBench tests show speed isn't everything--the 1.33-GHz Athlon beat the P4 chip in many test areas.
(news) Our WorldBench tests show speed isn't everything--the 1.33-GHz Athlon beat the P4 chip in many test areas.
AMD, Transmeta Team Against Intel's Itanium
(news) Technology-sharing could lead to better compatibility, pricing for customers.
(news) Technology-sharing could lead to better compatibility, pricing for customers.
Intel Ships Low-Power Mobile Chips
(news) A growing array of options from the chip giant keeps challenger Transmeta at bay.
(news) A growing array of options from the chip giant keeps challenger Transmeta at bay.
AMD Launches Athlon 4 in Bid to Challenge Intel's Notebook Lead
(news) Company introduces new mobile processors and escalates battles with Intel.
(news) Company introduces new mobile processors and escalates battles with Intel.
Intel, AMD Take Speed Wars on the Road
(news) Customers could enjoy notebook price drops as AMD challenges Intel for mobile-chip supremacy.
(news) Customers could enjoy notebook price drops as AMD challenges Intel for mobile-chip supremacy.
Intel Thinks Small in Mobile Spotlight
(news) Chip giant unveils tiny Tualatin, mobile 1-GHz CPU, and integrated mobile chip set.
(news) Chip giant unveils tiny Tualatin, mobile 1-GHz CPU, and integrated mobile chip set.
Intel Launches Ultra-Low-Power Mobile Processors
(news) Taking aim at Transmeta, chip giant launches battery-friendly PIII and Celeron.
(news) Taking aim at Transmeta, chip giant launches battery-friendly PIII and Celeron.
Analysts: Athlon Bests Pentium 4
(news) Mobile PIII trumps Transmeta in annual awards recognizing chip industry achievements.
(news) Mobile PIII trumps Transmeta in annual awards recognizing chip industry achievements.
Pentium 4: Boon or Bust?
(news) Intel's long-anticipated Pentium 4 boasts a new design and 1.5-GHz speed.
(news) Intel's long-anticipated Pentium 4 boasts a new design and 1.5-GHz speed.
Under the Hood: An Inside Tour of the Pentium 4
(news) Next-generation CPU with NetBurst microarchitecture boosts instruction volume (and processing speed).
(news) Next-generation CPU with NetBurst microarchitecture boosts instruction volume (and processing speed).
Pentium 4 Ships: A Disappointment at 1.5 GHz
(news) Long anticipated CPU boasts a new design and 1.5-GHz speed, but doesn't yet deliver the expected performance boost.
(news) Long anticipated CPU boasts a new design and 1.5-GHz speed, but doesn't yet deliver the expected performance boost.
AMD Sets Speed Records With DDR-Ready Athlons
(news) Micronpc.com is first with new Athlons in systems, which break PC WorldBench speed records.
(news) Micronpc.com is first with new Athlons in systems, which break PC WorldBench speed records.
Intel's Travails: Once and Future Notebook King?
(news) The chip giant's once-sterling image has been tarnished this year by missteps and miscues. Now competitors target one of its greatest strongholds: notebooks. Can Intel fend them off?
(news) The chip giant's once-sterling image has been tarnished this year by missteps and miscues. Now competitors target one of its greatest strongholds: notebooks. Can Intel fend them off?
Intel's Travails: A Mother(board) of a Disaster
(news) The chip giant's once-sterling image has been tarnished this year by missteps and miscues, none worse than the company's problem-plagued, Rambus-based 820 chip set.
(news) The chip giant's once-sterling image has been tarnished this year by missteps and miscues, none worse than the company's problem-plagued, Rambus-based 820 chip set.