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News Release from: Tensilica | Subject: Xtensa 6
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 25 October 2005
Processor promises faster SoC design
Tensilica has announced a new version of its Xtensa processor family - the Xtensa 6 configurable and extensible processor core for system-on-chip (SoC) design.
Tensilica has announced a new version of its Xtensa processor family - the Xtensa 6 configurable and extensible processor core for system-on-chip (SoC) design As a replacement for Tensilica's workhorse Xtensa V processor, Xtensa 6 adds three major enhancements: the ability to automatically customise it from a C/C++ based algorithm using Tensilica's proven Xpres compiler; approximately 30% lower power than Xtensa V; and advanced security provisions in MMU-enabled configurations through a "no execute" bit that provides enhanced protection against malicious code
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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