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IBM to manufacture chips for Via

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Jan 7, 2004.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Taiwan's Via Technologies has selected IBM Microelectronics to manufacture its next processor, another step in Big Blue's plan to become the helping hand to chipmakers in need.

    IBM will manufacture the "Esther" microprocessor for Via. The chip is due to be released in the second half of the year. The chip will be made with the 90-nanometer manufacturing process. Via also said it is looking at silicon on insulator, a design promoted by IBM that cuts power consumption and increases performance.

    Read more: CNet News.
    Julio Franco, Jan 7, 2004
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  2. vassil3427 Newcomer, in training

    IBM has been making some big deals lately....lots of companies have been buying stuff from them.
    vassil3427, Jan 7, 2004
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  3. Federelli Newcomer, in training

    Esther? what are the specs for this microprocessor?
    Federelli, Jan 7, 2004
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  4. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1338390,00.asp

    Nodsu, Jan 8, 2004
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  5. Federelli Newcomer, in training

    thanx Nodsu, do you think it'll be available to compit with Amd and Intel, even at 2ghz??
    Federelli, Jan 8, 2004
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  6. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    Yes and no. VIA and Transmeta make chips concentrating on low power consumption so their chips measure up in the portable market. But no way those things can compete with AMD or Intel speed wise.
    Nodsu, Jan 8, 2004
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