192-core processor for smartphones and tablets. Free Technical Library News

NEWS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, NOVELTY IN ELECTRONICS
Free technical library / timeline

192-core processor for smartphones and tablets

12.01.2014

The American company Nvidia announced the "192-core superchip" Nvidia Tegra K1 based on the ARM Cortex A15 architecture for smartphones and tablets.

In fact, calling the new processor 192-core is not entirely correct, since we are talking about graphics cores, and not cores of the main processor, which are five in Tegra K1 (four cores plus an additional core to save power).

What makes the Tegra K1 truly unique is Nvidia's Kepler architecture, which up until now Nvidia has used exclusively in PC processors. Thus, Tegra K1 becomes the first mobile processor to use technologies originally created for desktop gaming systems, such as DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.4 and tessellation (a method of breaking polygons into smaller parts). As a result, Tegra K1 allows you to run, for example, the Unreal Engine 4 game engine, which is the basis of hundreds of games.

"What's more, the Tegra K1 is the first mobile processor to offer the same functionality as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 game consoles, delivering higher levels of performance than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the palm of your hand," Nvidia said. . "This allows us to take a game made for PC or console and run it on a mobile device," said Tim Sweeney, founder of Unreal Engine, Epic Games.

Tegra K1 supports screens with Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), the maximum supported resolution is 4096 x 2160 pixels. The maximum amount of supported RAM is 8 GB (DDR3L, LPDDR3). The maximum clock frequency is 2,3 GHz. The chip will be manufactured on the basis of a 28-nm process technology.

Tegra K1 is also the first mobile gadget processor to support the CUDA parallel computing architecture.

Nvidia expects the first 1-bit Tegra K32-equipped devices to be available in the first half of 2014, while 64-bit devices will be available in the second half of the year.

<< Back: Fujifilm FinePix XP70 extreme camera 13.01.2014

>> Forward: Alcatel OneTouch POP7 and POP8 tablets 12.01.2014

Latest news of science and technology, new electronics:

Energy from space for Starship 08.05.2024

Producing solar energy in space is becoming more feasible with the advent of new technologies and the development of space programs. The head of the startup Virtus Solis shared his vision of using SpaceX's Starship to create orbital power plants capable of powering the Earth. Startup Virtus Solis has unveiled an ambitious project to create orbital power plants using SpaceX's Starship. This idea could significantly change the field of solar energy production, making it more accessible and cheaper. The core of the startup's plan is to reduce the cost of launching satellites into space using Starship. This technological breakthrough is expected to make solar energy production in space more competitive with traditional energy sources. Virtual Solis plans to build large photovoltaic panels in orbit, using Starship to deliver the necessary equipment. However, one of the key challenges ... >>

New method for creating powerful batteries 08.05.2024

With the development of technology and the expanding use of electronics, the issue of creating efficient and safe energy sources is becoming increasingly urgent. Researchers at the University of Queensland have unveiled a new approach to creating high-power zinc-based batteries that could change the landscape of the energy industry. One of the main problems with traditional water-based rechargeable batteries was their low voltage, which limited their use in modern devices. But thanks to a new method developed by scientists, this drawback has been successfully overcome. As part of their research, scientists turned to a special organic compound - catechol. It turned out to be an important component that can improve battery stability and increase its efficiency. This approach has led to a significant increase in the voltage of zinc-ion batteries, making them more competitive. According to scientists, such batteries have several advantages. They have b ... >>

Alcohol content of warm beer 07.05.2024

Beer, as one of the most common alcoholic drinks, has its own unique taste, which can change depending on the temperature of consumption. A new study by an international team of scientists has found that beer temperature has a significant impact on the perception of alcoholic taste. The study, led by materials scientist Lei Jiang, found that at different temperatures, ethanol and water molecules form different types of clusters, which affects the perception of alcoholic taste. At low temperatures, more pyramid-like clusters form, which reduces the pungency of the "ethanol" taste and makes the drink taste less alcoholic. On the contrary, as the temperature increases, the clusters become more chain-like, resulting in a more pronounced alcoholic taste. This explains why the taste of some alcoholic drinks, such as baijiu, can change depending on temperature. The data obtained opens up new prospects for beverage manufacturers, ... >>

Major risk factor for gambling addiction 07.05.2024

Computer games are becoming an increasingly popular form of entertainment among teenagers, but the associated risk of gaming addiction remains a significant problem. American scientists conducted a study to determine the main factors contributing to this addiction and offer recommendations for its prevention. Over the course of six years, 385 teenagers were followed to find out what factors may predispose them to gambling addiction. The results showed that 90% of study participants were not at risk of addiction, while 10% became gambling addicts. It turned out that the key factor in the onset of gambling addiction is a low level of prosocial behavior. Teenagers with a low level of prosocial behavior do not show interest in the help and support of others, which can lead to a loss of contact with the real world and a deepening dependence on virtual reality offered by computer games. Based on these results, scientists ... >>

Traffic noise delays the growth of chicks 06.05.2024

The sounds that surround us in modern cities are becoming increasingly piercing. However, few people think about how this noise affects the animal world, especially such delicate creatures as chicks that have not yet hatched from their eggs. Recent research is shedding light on this issue, indicating serious consequences for their development and survival. Scientists have found that exposure of zebra diamondback chicks to traffic noise can cause serious disruption to their development. Experiments have shown that noise pollution can significantly delay their hatching, and those chicks that do emerge face a number of health-promoting problems. The researchers also found that the negative effects of noise pollution extend into the adult birds. Reduced chances of reproduction and decreased fertility indicate the long-term effects that traffic noise has on wildlife. The study results highlight the need ... >>

Random news from the Archive

Anchor for drilling platform 20.09.2010

Norwegian drilling platforms are held in place in the sea by huge suction cups: something like a diving bell is lowered to the bottom, from which water is pumped out, and the pressure of the surrounding water presses this anchor to the bottom. However, such a system is suitable only for a flat bottom and is unreliable in a storm.

Engineers at the Institute of Technology in Trondheim (Norway) proposed an unusually shaped anchor, 13 meters long and weighing 80 tons. The design is made in Lithuania. Such an anchor is lowered on a cable under the control of the winch brake, and at a height of 75 meters above the bottom, the winch drum is released, and a heavy projectile pierces the ground at a speed of up to 100 kilometers per hour, deepening 30-40 meters.

One platform, depending on its size, requires 12-16 anchors. The system tests were successful.

See full Archive of science and technology news, new electronics

All languages of this page

Home page | Library | Articles | Website map | Site Reviews