Amid mixed profit reports, Intel talks of its fastest chip

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Intel and HP designers spoke publicly for the first time on the IA-64 ultrafast microprocessor chip that the companies hope can revolutionize computing between 2000 and 2010. Intel and HP are designing the IA-64 chip architecture for initial use in machines that can handle complex corporate and engineering computer assignments. These IA-64 chips are expected to at least triple the speed of any current Intel chip on the commercial market. The first IA-64 chip, scheduled for 1999 market release, would boost information processing time to 64 bits at a time. The code-named Merced chip not only would double the rate of Intel's top current chips, it also would be capable of parallel processing. Intel, meanwhile, disclosed earnings for 3rd qtr 1997 of 88 cents a share, down from 91 cents projected by analysts who were surveyed by First Call. Some of the loss can be attributed to competitors' price pressure on the existing Pentium line of microprocessor chips for PCs.

ICs by Function NEC, Hardware product development, Computer hardware, CPUs (Central processing units), Intel Corp., INTC, Microprocessors, Hewlett-Packard Co., HWP, Coprocessors, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor Upgrade

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I.B.M. to make game part for Nintendo; new and booming field for beleaguered chip

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In an effort to boost flagging sales for computer chips, IBM Corp has joined forces with Ninetendo Inc. to build its next generation of home video game terminals using the PowerPC processor to run the new machines. Industry experts see the video game market as constantly expanding and anticipate the machines of the future will be used for a variety of applications.

Product development, Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Home Video Games, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Video game industry, Video games industry, Video games, Nintendo Company Ltd., Cooperative agreement for product development, Alliances and partnerships

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Computer chip researchers set to showcase advances

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Leading companies such as IBM, Bell Labs and Motorola are expected to reveal innovations in miniaturizing transistors at the International Electron Device Meeting. These developments are considered crucial for the computer industry to fulfill its promise of embedding small computers in consumer products.

Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor Parts, Innovations, Semiconductor chips, Product introduction, Semiconductor device, Electronic components, Microelectronics, Miniaturization (Electronics), Trade show report, Trade shows

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