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32-bit Processors, Cheap

Posted by michael on from the repent-harlequin dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Atmel is sampling the first in a new line of 32-bit system-on-chip processors that could spell the death of the venerable 8-bit microcontroller market by offering 32-bit performance at 8-bit pricing. Priced as low as $3 each, the AT91SAM7 chips with ARM7TDMI RISC CPU cores and built-in RAM/flash memory may even be able to run a form of Linux called uClinux. The death of the 8-bit uC market has long been predicted -- sounds like the end is nigh!"

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  1. I HAVE 32-BIT CHUNKS FOR YOUR 8-BIT FAILURE! by I+VOMIT+ON+FAILURES! · · Score: -1, Troll

    Too bad you'll need to run CHUNKY GNU/LINUX to operate your CHIPS OF FAILURE! YOU FAIL IT!

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  2. Misleading Summary by OverlordQ · · Score: 0, Troll

    Priced as low as $3 apiece in quantities of 10,000

    That's a bit different then a flat $3 rate.

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  3. Re:Death of 8-bit by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Yes. Google for it.

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