Some 32-bit processors can perform SIMD (single-instruction, multiple-data) arithmetic operations that act on multiple 8-bit data at the same time. For 8-bit designs to support the expanding ...

Back when I started in electronics, workingon discrete, 4-bit processors, I couldn’t haveknown I would one day have to worry abouthow big an integer was or discuss processorsin a Gulliver’s Travels ...

Operating systems (OS) are the intermediary between computer hardware and software, an essential piece of any digital device. Much like an orchestra conductor, they ensure harmonious communication ...

Can developers utilize a 32-bit architecture with a clear upgrade path even when low power and compact size are high on the list of requirements? Arm Ltd. attempts to answer that question with its ...

32-bit processors and operating systems, in theory, can access up to 4GB of memory. So how come Qasim Zaib’s PC, with 4GB installed, only sees 3GB? Every byte of RAM requires its own address, and the ...

CAMBRIDGE, UK – March 13, 2012– ARM today announced the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor, the world's most energy-efficient microprocessor. The Cortex-M0+ processor has been optimized to deliver ultra ...

Will Strauss, president of Forward Concepts, said Freescale's move is part of a larger trend among microcontroller and DSP vendors to protect investments in software development by offering compatible ...

The state of video games often goes hand-in-hand with the state of computing, which is reflected in processing power. Up until the 2010s, the vast majority of home computers utilized older 32-bit ...

Q: I am running Windows XP and want to upgrade to Windows 7. How can I tell if my computer has a 32-bit or 64-bit processor? A: This is a deceptively simple question because it is possible to install ...

What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems? The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer’s processor or CPU, handles information. The 64-bit version of ...