IBM is rolling out new PowerPC processors aimed at the embedded space that are designed to improve performance while consuming less power than their counterparts.

The new chips illustrate IBM's commitment to building processors that do not rely solely on speed bumps for performance improvements, but also are energy-efficient, said Ron Martino, director of Power architecture solutions for IBM's Technology Collaboration Solutions unit, in East Fishkill, N.Y.

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Yes, we saw that and thanks for the email. We have a big meeting with IBM today. We will let you know how it goes.

The 750CL in an SoC would be interesting when combined with the right collection of IP. Keep in mind there has been a reason why even Apple had a "three chip solution." Sometimes the cost of the integration is not worth the investment, especially when all the "parts" are moving ahead so quickly. As a stand alone processor the 7447 is a great chip and with AltiVec used to its potential, it would go a lot farther than this offering (or a collection of DSPs). We are not sure what IBM gains in bringing this to market without a corresponding support package. Perhaps, we will see to that.

R&B

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