Checking In On the ISA Wars and Its Impact on CPU Architectures

An Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) defines the software interface through which for example a central processor unit (CPU) is controlled. Unlike early computer systems which didn’t define a standard ISA …read more Continue reading Checking In On the ISA Wars and Its Impact on CPU Architectures

Ask Hackaday: What Would You Do With the World’s Smallest Microcontroller?

It’s generally pretty easy to spot a microcontroller on a PCB. There are clues aplenty: the more-or-less central location, the nearby crystal oscillator, the maze of supporting passives, and perhaps …read more Continue reading Ask Hackaday: What Would You Do With the World’s Smallest Microcontroller?

Intel Delays $28B+ Chip Plants in Ohio for at Least 5 Years to “Manage Our Capital Responsibly”

Intel said this project would “help boost production to meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors.” Continue reading Intel Delays $28B+ Chip Plants in Ohio for at Least 5 Years to “Manage Our Capital Responsibly”

Arm Shocks the Semiconductor Industry by Announcing It May Sell Its Own Chips

Arm could compete with its customers, including Qualcomm. Meta has already inked a deal with Arm. Continue reading Arm Shocks the Semiconductor Industry by Announcing It May Sell Its Own Chips