Processor design has at least three architectural layers, each playing a crucial role. Optimizing any system is a multi-layered problem, but when it comes to processors, there are at least three levels to consider. Architects must be able to think across these boundaries, as the role of each layer must be understood and balanced. The … Read more
The slowdown in the tablet market growth is no secret. However, while entertainment products are declining, “productivity” tablets, particularly 2-in-1 and Android commercial tablets used for office and industry applications, are rapidly rising. According to IDC reports, sales of 2-in-1 commercial tablets doubled last year, reaching 17 million units, and are expected to grow further … Read more
On September 16, 2020, at midnight Beijing time, Apple’s autumn product launch event officially kicked off. However, this time, there was no rumored iPhone 12; instead, two new smartwatches, Apple Watch S6 and Apple Watch SE, as well as two new iPad tablets, iPad Air 4 and the eighth-generation iPad, were released. This made the … Read more
from CNX-Software “A first look at Allwinner D1 Linux RISC-V SBC and Processor”, a little helpless, and fixed a few problems. Last year, we reported that Allwinner was working on a T-head XuanTie C906 based RISC-V processor that would be found in low-cost Linux capable single board computers selling for as low as $12. [2021/4/15] … Read more
Click the “Smart Dog” above to follow us Everyone knows that mobile processors are a complete SoC that integrates modules like CPU, GPU, and baseband. Therefore, when performance is the only consideration, the model of the processor in a phone is the core factor. However, mobile processors are frequently updated, and “sister models” with different … Read more
From the fourth quarter of 2016 to the first quarter of 2017, the mobile phone industry experienced a wave of updates for mid-to-high-end products. Among many products, we noticed a new trend: most major brand models adopted Qualcomm’s newly launched Snapdragon 625 platform. This includes Samsung C7, Huawei Maimang 5, Motorola Moto Z Play, Samsung … Read more
Source | EETOP Author | William G. Wong The UNIVAC I, 70 years ago, was actually the second commercial computer; it had a liquid mercury delay line memory that could store 1,000 words of 12 alphanumeric characters. It operated at low megahertz speeds and could read 7,200 decimal digits per second. The concept of a … Read more
Starting from the new paradigm of AI, the AX8850 opens a new era of high-efficiency AI processing. In the current global wave of artificial intelligence, the consensus that “AI is everywhere” has emerged. However, how to popularize AI in edge scenarios with lower costs and higher energy efficiency has become a key competition among chip … Read more
By | Zhou Luyao On April 3, 2025, Longxin Zhongke (688047.SH) officially announced on its WeChat public account that the Longxin 2K3000 (3B6000M) has successfully completed tape-out, achieving preliminary functionality and performance assessments, with all indicators meeting expectations. The Longxin 2K3000 and Longxin 3B6000M are different packaging versions based on the same silicon wafer, targeting … Read more
In today’s digital age, chips are the core of modern technology, and their importance is self-evident. Recently, Loongson Technology announced exciting news that its self-developed Loongson 2K3000 and Loongson 3B6000M processors have successfully completed tape-out, with all indicators meeting expectations. This achievement not only reflects Loongson Technology’s technical strength but also marks an important step … Read more