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Why
use RISC instead of x86 CISC?
Use the right CPU for the job
How
fast is RISC compared to x86 systems? When the need
is speed
About
ARM Computer Ltd, Why ARM, the most popular RISC system
today
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Intel
RISC Designs OutPerforms CISC
RISC (Reduced
Instruction Set Computers) were designed analytically to deliver
the most processing power per clock cycle. As a result, these
RISC systems are the favored choice for embedded systems where
low power is an issue. Also, these systems offer more configuration
flexibility; you are not tied to a "PC Paradigm" with a fixed
BIOS, a limited number of serial ports and so forth.
| Feature |
Low
Power RISC |
PC/Desktop
CISC |
| Power |
A
few hundreds of milliwatts |
Many
watts |
| Compute
Speed |
200-520
Mega Hz |
2-5
Giga Hz |
| Memory
Management |
Direct,
32 bit |
Mapped |
| I/O |
Custom,
any sort of hardware |
PC
based options via a BIOS |
| Cost |
Dollars
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Tens
to hundreds of Dollars |
| Environmental |
High
Temp, Low EM Emissions |
Needs
Fans, FCC/CE approval an issue |
| Interrupt
Structure |
Custom,
efficient, very fast |
PC-like |
| Operating
System Port |
Difficult,
requires low-level BSP. Roughly equivalent to making a Mac
OS run on a SPARC Station |
Load
and Go- simplified by an industry standard BIOS |
Why not talk
to ADS- the RISC design experts, two or three new designs every
month. contact us
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