Complex IC technology: the demand for higher performance graphics is producing some interesting solutions. (integrated circuit)

From: EDN | Date: July 10, 1997| Author: Beal, Sam | Copyright information

High performance graphics demand more complex integrated circuit (IC) technology. It requires a continuous flow of data, a frame buffer memory to store information, and a high bandwidth transfer of data. Designing complex IC technology involves the combination of third party EDA and proprietary software. A single chip is produced providing a very high graphics performance. It provides a solution increasing bandwidth and can be placed on existing printed circuit cards resulting in reduced comp...

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