This article describes the main characteristics of the SIMD/multimedia extensions that feature in the instruction sets of modern microprocessors. SSE-SSE4, AVX and AVX2 extensions to IA-32/Intel 64 ...

Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT) implementation usually uses a generic microprocessor, especially when the implementation is for a specific functionality where ASIC (Application-specific Integrated ...

If instruction sets didn't matter, processors would be cheaper and designers would have more options. That's why one startup's efforts are so intriguing. Every microprocessor is different, in part ...

ARM has updated its Thumb 16-bit microprocessor instruction set, allowing it to be used by operating systems and interrupts. Extra instructions in Thumb-2 can also be mixed with standard 32-bit ...

Santa Clara, Calif., October 16, 2002 – Tensilica, Inc., the leader in configurable and extensible processors, announced that Bill Huffman, Tensilica’s Chief Architect, will preview the ...

Welcome to the 8086 Microprocessor Instruction Simulator, a C-based implementation that emulates the behavior of basic 8086 instructions. This program is designed for enthusiasts, students, and ...

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. today announced the first facet of a plan to extend its microprocessor instruction set in order to make it easier for software developers to exploit the power of multicore ...