Pentium processor is moving into embedded applications faster than expected, according to Intel. Consequently, the company will outline a strategy for supporting the Pentium in the embedded system market this week at the Embedded Systems Conference here.
Over at the RISC camp, Digital Equipment will unleash a version of its StrongARM processor that reaches a claimed 250MIPS perform0ance level, and Motorola will discuss a new version of its 68HCXX architecture, while simultaneously taking the wraps off what it calls a "7-Day CSIC" methodology.
Intel is now saying that Pentium is moving into the embedded market segment earlier than previously expected. "The embedded performance treadmill is moving faster than ever," commented Doug Davis, GM of Intel's Embedded Computing operation. "The application segments utilizing the 80C186, Intel386 and Intel486 processors are still growing. In addition, we're also starting to see a huge influx of sophisticated embedded designs utilizing the high-performance capabilities of the Pentium processor. Utilization of existing PC technology has enabled designers to improve their time-to-market."
Specifically, Intel is working with third-party developers in cooperative support activities such as tools, operating systems and BIOS, according to Mr. Davis. Among the embedded applications designers are starting to use Pentiums for use in Internet appliance applications, he noted.
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