2004 · 116 citations · 1 references
EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer ArchitectureLow-power DesignMicroelectronicsIntegrated Circuit DesignMemory Subsystem DesignMicroarchitecture DesignPower ManagementProcessor Core DesignProcessor MicroarchitectureCopper MetallizationLow-power Processor DesignMetallizationMultithreadingPower Management TechniquesSilicon-on-insulator CmosSilicon-on-insulator TechnologySimultaneous Multithreading
POWER5 offers significantly increased performance over previous POWER designs by incorporating simultaneous multithreading, an enhanced memory subsystem, and extensive RAS and power management support. The 276M transistor processor is implemented in 130nm silicon-on-insulator technology with 8-level of Cu metallization and operates at >1.5 GHz.
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A clock distribution network for microprocessors
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