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Greetings, Power Architecture readers,
IBM was the first foundry to offer SiGe BiCMOS technology back in 1995:
ten years later, it announces the availability of 130nm process,
SiGe (silicon germanium) BiCMOS chips which promise to provide twice the
processing power of the previous process (Try saying that three times
fast). More on this exciting news in the Power
Calendar.
Also in this issue, find a time-related bonus -- two
community articles for the price of one. First, hear from Paul McKenney of IBM about real time -- whether Linux™ can be considered such,
and how application resource needs factor into the definition of "real
time." Then we gather seven RTOS vendors together to provide you with a
real-time operating system roundup. (And don't forget the PowerPC®
Applications Engineering Team's tip: All
about the PowerPC 750™ line's optional 32-bit data bus mode.)
In this issue's Power
Resources, go on a tour of IBM download sites, recently posted
articles and docs, and the latest IBM Residencies. And check out IBM
PartnerWorld® program's new look and feel with consolidated developer
tracks.
Thanks,
Kane Scarlett
P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to the Power Architecture Community Newsletter to receive the latest issues in your inbox. Also, the Power Architecture challenge is coming up on its one-year anniversary -- don't miss it!
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Real-time operating system roundup
Check out seven manufacturers of PowerPC-enabled RTOS offerings -- DENX, Enea, Green Hills, LynuxWorks, MontaVista, QNX, and Wind River -- and get a peek at their products. |
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Community calendar
In the news, get the scoop on the new SiGe process (more really is better),
see how even the government is getting in on open source, and find a
banquet of news about the Power community and the world. And keep your
date book filled with upcoming workshops, conferences, and webcasts
(including several new WebSeries broadcasts on the PowerPC 970). |
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Downloads and documentation
In this issue, go on a tour of IBM download sites, and find
plenty of Power papers to absorb and IBM residencies to fill. |
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