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Case Study–Benchmarks for Tools, Software Libraries, and More By BDTI, 8/15/2005 Fully understanding system performance requires careful analysis of elements such as code-generation tools and third-party software libraries. (More)

CEVA Introduces Audio Solution By BDTI, 8/15/2005 CEVA recently announced CEVA-Audio, a licensable audio platform targeting high-volume audio applications such as portable audio players and home entertainment equipment.  The platform includes the CEVA-TeakLite-II core, a memory subsystem, and peripherals.  The platform is notable for its small die area. (More)

Telairity Chip Targets High-Definition Video Encoding By BDTI, 8/15/2005 In August Telairity introduced its first chip, the T1P2000.  The chip targets high-definition H.264 video encoding in applications such as broadcast encoders, video servers, and video authoring systems.  The T1P2000 includes five Telairity TVP400 processor cores running at 668.25 MHz, as well as a“video controller.” (More)

Jeff Bier’s Impulse Response – Slower is Better! By Jeff Bier, 8/15/2005 When people talk about processor benchmarks, the conversation usually ends up being all about speed. Other metrics, such as energy efficiency, are often given less attention or are completely overlooked. The unspoken assumption driving these conversations is that a faster processor is better. (More)