VMEbus supports 64-bit Core 2 Duo processors

摘要

Contrary to many industry pundits' gloomy predictions, VMEbus continues to survive and flourish. The simple reason is that it still offers real value, whether this is measured in cost, time, performance, or its unique blend of functionality for many new applications. In addition, it provides the most cost-effective upgrade path for the very large base of existing VME implementations, in both industrial and military systems. VME has managed to maintain backward compatibility through its extraordinarily long lifetime, preventing its market from becoming fragmented by customers exploring other options. Embedded applications are now realizing the performance and ease-of-use benefits of Intel's Core 2 Duo processors which, when combined with the extensive and flexible I/O capability possible within the VME profile, extends VME's potential to a much broader application base.