Design Features: July 18, 1996
| Cover Story | |
| New architectures lead the way | Despite ever-more-powerful µPs, applications ranging from
business-oriented servers to scientific simulation systems demand more MIPS than
a single µP can deliver. Developments in µPs, ASICs, boards, and
industry standards simplify multiprocessor hardware designs. —Maury Wright, Technical Editor |
| OSs and development tools lighten the load | Tools and OSs can now overcome many multiprocessing difficulties. Still,
designers must create the right software structure for multiprocessing to be
effective. —Richard A Quinnell, Technical Editor |
| Design Features The hottest new technologies and the latest design techniques to help you work efficiently and effectively. | |
| Chip hardware and software: Why can't they just get along? | Everyone is talking about hardware/software codesign, but few companies are
doing much about it. Knowing what EDA tools are available and how to apply them
to systems on chips simplifies this difficult task. —Jim Lipman, Technical Editor |
| Noise budgets help maintain signal integrity in low-voltage systems | A peaceful coexistence of CMOS and low-voltage I/O logic, such as 1.5V GTL,
requires system designers to pay close attention to noise budgets. For example,
CMOS circuits can generate ac noise on a power plane that, when added to all the
other noise components, can take a fatal bite out of low-voltage noise margins. —Greg Edlund, Chen Systems Corp |