This paper outlines the major developments that have taken place during the last three years in the design of microcomputer system components. The emphasis is on the ways in which the continuing increases in device integration levels have been used to improve the quality of microprocessor components. In addition consideration is given to how the implementation of ‘software on silicon’ is starting to affect component design.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
DepledgeP. G., ‘A Review of Available Microprocessors’, I.J.E.E.E., 16, No. 2, pp. 114–123, (1979).
CushmanR. H., Fifth Annual μC Support Chip Directory, EDN, 27, No. 1, pp. 155–206, (January 1982).
4.
BeyersJ. W.DohseL. J.FucetolaR. L. K.LobC. G.TaylorG.ZellerE. R., ‘A 32-bit VLSI CPU Chip’, IEEE Journal of Solid State Circuits, SC-16, 5, pp. 537–545, (October 1981).
