Text 5533, 65 rader
Skriven 2005-06-30 17:39:02 av Mike '/m' (1:379/45)
   Kommentar till text 5521 av Adam (1:379/45)
Ärende: Re: New Via C7
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From: Mike '/m' <mike@barkto.com>


Very nice.

On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:19:39 +0100, Adam <mmmmm_beer_mmmm_donuts@moes> wrote:

>Mmmmm looks good....
>
>Tiny, Low power & fast enough for most....
>
>Certainly enough for a home server/media server.
>
>http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/processors/c7/
>
>"Developed from the ground up for low power based on the VIA CoolStream
>architecture, and built using IBM's state-of-the-art 90nm SOI
>manufacturing process, the highly integrated VIA C7 processor delivers
>the greatest x86 performance per watt in the business, capable of
>running up to 2.0GHz with ultra low power consumption of around 20W peak
>power and as low as 100mW (0.1W) idle power.
>
>Operating at an average power of less than 1W, the VIA C7 processor is
>the embodiment of cool processing and sets the standards for next
>generation of desktop, mobile and personal electronics systems."
>
>
>Cryptography on chip....tiny size (30mm2)
>
>"In addition to the world's best random number generator (RNG) and AES
>Encryption Engine in the previous processor generation, the VIA C7
>processor adds SHA-1 and SHA-256 hashing for secure message digests, and
>a hardware based Montgomery Multiplier supporting key sizes up to 32K in
>length to accelerate public key cryptography, such as RSAÖ. The VIA C7
>also provides execute protection (NX), providing protection from
>malicious software such as worms and viruses, and is used in MicrosoftR
>WindowsR XP with SP2. Integrating security directly onto the processor
>die ensures speeds and efficiency many times that available in software,
>yet with negligible impact on processor performance.
>VIA PadLock Hardware Security Suite
>       VIA C3 Nehemiah C5P     VIA C7 Esther C5J     Benefits
>Secure Hash
>
>Full SHA-1 &
>SHA-256
>20Gbps peak
>     Data integrity and origin authentication in data transfer
>Virus Protection           NX bit     Protects against virus attacks
>Encryption     Full AES Encryption ECB,CBC,CFB,OFB hdw modes 25Gbps
>peak@2GHz     + RSA hardware assist (Montgomery Multiplier)
>+CBC/CFB-MAC/ CTR modes     • Ultra fast AES encryption
>• US government standard
>•Hardware acceleration for public key encryption
>Hardware RNG     2 h/w RNGs     + enhanced performance
>+ feeds to SHA     •  On-die makes it hard to crack
>•  Greater randomness
>•  Many times faster than software
>"
>
>I can foresee many many uses for this wee beastie.
>
>Adam

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