Freescale Power Architecture

Freescale Power Architecture: "The word is out: Freescale and IBM are collaborating on the continuing evolution of Power Architecture™ technology – the most comprehensive microprocessor architecture on the market. IBM and Freescale share a long heritage in the evolution of Power Architecture technology, including the PowerPC® instruction set, and a common vision for its future.

In devoting resources, both companies indicate a strong future for Power Architecture technology. As part of that support, Freescale has joined Power.org as a founding member and joins IBM in forming the Power Architecture Advisory Council (PAAC). Managed evolution of the Power Architecture ISA will take place within the PAAC – enabling broad community input, greater consistency, and keen focus on the future direction of Power Architecture.

As a licensee and developer of PowerPC™ cores and products since 1993, Freescale has been active in the proliferation of Power Architecture in a broad spectrum of markets: automotive, consumer, networking, storage and industrial.

Did you know that Power Architecture technology is at the heart of engine control, enabling a wide range of automotive applications including body, advanced safety and driver information systems By 2007, approximately 50 percent of car models in the world will contain Power Architecture-based chips. And Freescale will be there with its Automotive Microcontrollers based on Power Architecture."