17th Conference on Advanced Research in VLSI (ARVLSI '97)
Circuits and Technology for Digital's StrongARM(tm) and ALPHA Microprocessors
Ann Arbor, MI
September 15-September 16
ISBN: 0-8186-7913-1
Since the introduction of the first ALPHA microprocessor in 1992, Digital has maintained leadership in absolute CPU performance. During the past year, Digital s StrongARM(tm) processor has also achieved a leadership position as the fastest CPU capable of operating from a single AA battery cell. Some of the key techniques used to achieve this performance are described in this invited paper.