Intel Creates Technology to Enable `Wireless-Internet-on-a-Chip'.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Intel Developer Forum Intel Developer Forum (IDF), is a twice yearly gathering of technologists to discuss Intel products and products based around Intel products. The first IDF was in 1997. There is usually a Spring IDF and a Fall IDF. AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2001 Cell Phone and Handheld Computer A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. Features Combined on a Single Chip for More Powerful, Energy-Efficient Wireless Internet Devices Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking today unveiled an experimental computer chip based on a new process technology that combines the core components of today's cellular phones and handheld computers. This integrated, "wireless-Internet-on-a-chip" technology could enable a new era of wireless Internet-access products with extensive battery life and greater processing power. The new research chips feature logic (microprocessor), flash memory and analog communications circuits on a single piece of silicon built using a single manufacturing process. Each of these types of circuits is traditionally manufactured on separate process technologies in different factories. Chips produced on the new process may be up to five times more powerful than those used in today's cell phones, capable of operating at speeds of up to 1 GHz and providing up to a month of battery life. Intel engineers expect that the technology will make possible a broad range of wireless devices and a host of futuristic fu·tur·is·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to the future. 2. a. Of, characterized by, or expressing a vision of the future: futuristic decor. b. applications that are only imagined today. "The wireless-Internet-on-a-chip technology extends Intel's existing logic and flash silicon technology leadership," said Sunlin Chou, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Technology and Manufacturing Group. "By carefully merging Intel's low-power, high-performance logic technology with Intel's high-density flash memory technology and adding precision analog elements, we are able to cost effectively integrate all the key silicon technology elements required for the next generation of wireless devices -- without compromising performance or density." Said Ron Smith Ron Smith may refer to:
Sophisticated Process Technology Responsible for Integration Advancements In architecting this technology, Intel engineers were able to overcome the complexities associated with the traditionally separate optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. paths for flash, logic and analog manufacturing processes. Now, instead of three separate manufacturing processes to produce three separate chips, the wireless-Internet-on-a-chip technology utilizes one process to place all three functions onto one chip. This new process technology has been engineered in a modular fashion, providing a platform to enable future wireless products to combine flash, logic or analog functions in a variety of combinations. This allows Intel the unique ability to respond to the evolving wireless market with a wide variety of leadership product offerings, all built from the same silicon technology base. For more information on Intel silicon technology research, please reference Intel's new Silicon Showcase at www.intel.com/research/silicon. About IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) A wiring rack located between the MDF (main distribution frame) and the intended end user devices (telephones, routers, PCs, etc.). Cables run from the outside world to the MDF and then to the IDFs. See MDF and wiring rack. Intel Developer Forum is a worldwide program that gives developers the technical information and vision they need to succeed in creating innovative products for the Internet economy The Internet Economy refers to conducting business through markets whose infrastructure is based on the Internet and World-Wide Web. An Internet economy differs from a traditional economy in a number of ways, including: communication, market segmentation, distribution costs, and price. . The 2001 Spring IDF conferences, held earlier this year in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Tokyo, Taipei and Beijing, and now in Amsterdam, features a full schedule of sessions and hands-on labs, along with numerous demonstrations of cutting-edge products and technologies. Industry participants include software and hardware developers of PC and handheld clients, servers and communications equipment. For more on semi-annual conferences held in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Asia and Europe, visit http://developer.intel.com/idf. For the latest information on technology developments throughout the year, visit Intel Developer Update at http://developer.intel.com/update. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. |
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