Circuits and technology for Digital's StrongARM and ALPHA microprocessors [CMOS technology]
D.W. Dobberpuhl · 2002
Since the introduction of the first ALPHA microprocessor in 1992, Digital has maintained leadership in absolute CPU performance. During the past year, Digital's StrongARM processor has also achieved a leadership position as the fastest CPU capable of operating from a single AA battery cell. Some of the key techniques used to achieve this performance are described in this invited paper.