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ARM to unveil multicore graphics processor
Stuart O'Brien May 16 2008, 11:25am
Chipset designer says its new architecture will 'revolutionise' mobile phones and 3D gaming.
ARM says it will launch the new processor on June 2nd, promising it will 'break new ground' in multicore graphics acceleration to address a shift in consumer electronics design and UI.
In a statement released today, ARM said: "[The design] will revolutionise the user viewing experience on consumer displays in markets where ARM is already well-known; such as mobile phones and 3D gaming; as well as in new areas for ARM like HDTVs and set-top boxes."
Cambridge-based ARM licenses its processor designs to third-party semiconductor manufacturers, with most mobile handsets in the world today based on ARM technology.
In simple terms, multicore processor technology can more efficiently manage multiple applications running simultaneously.
