December 2017: The Future of Microprocessors

4 December 2017 by Phillip Johnston • Last updated 28 September 2019 Welcome to the December 2017 edition of the Embedded Artistry Newsletter! This month I’d like to share my research on interesting innovations and research projects that will affect the future of microcontroller design and manufacturing. The Future of Microprocessor Development and Manufacturing In the past few months I’ve written to you about Intel’s new FinFET transistor and “hyperscaling” chip design techniques and new DARPA electronic initiatives. I want to share my research on other innovations and programs that will affect microprocessor design and manufacturing. Bespoke Processors Most processors …

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