Sun unveils 'fastest commodity microprocessor'Sun Microsystems has unveiled the world's fastest commodity microprocessor as the cornerstone of its merchant portfolio of microelectronics. Available for sale separate from Sun's own systems, the UltraSPARC T2 is the industry's first volu More… |
Sun aims new chip at new marketsSun Microsystems is rolling out what it calls the world's fastest commodity microprocessor. The company hopes that it would launch a new business: selling the chips to makers of set-top boxes, routers and other technology gear. More… |