Effective Microprocessor Benchmarking

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What to Expect

Learn how to use benchmarks. EEMBC is a benchmarking standard that is more effective in determining the best microprocessor for your embedded design. Learn how to use the data, and why it is superior to other benchmarks such as Dhrystone. Join us as we provide an example of a real-world embedded application and how to effectively choose the best microprocessor using real-world performance benchmarks.

This webinar will cover the topics below:

• Benchmarking overview
• Introduction to Dhrystone and EEMBC benchmarking standards with an emphasis on strengths and limitations
• Effective microprocessor selection using a printer application as an example

About the Presenters

Shay Gal-On is a senior engineer in charge of benchmarking and compiler activities within PMC-Sierra's Microprocessor Products Division (MPD). Mr. Gal-On has over 10 years of experience and has worked in various design and development roles in the microprocessor industry. Mr. Gal-On has extensive experience with compilers, optimization methods and industry benchmarks.

In 2002, Tom R. Halfhill rejoined In-Stat/MDR as a senior analyst for Microprocessor Report after working as a technical analyst and writer for ARC Cores. Previously, during 1999-2000, he was a microprocessor analyst for MDR. Halfhill has been a journalist since 1977 and has covered technology since 1982. He was a senior editor at BYTE Magazine for six years, where he wrote nearly 200 articles about microprocessors, Java, thin-client computing, computer reliability, data compression, broadband communications, and many other topics. In-Stat/MDR web site: www.MDRonline.com

Who Should Attend

System Architects and Designers, Engineering Managers, Board Designers, Firmware Engineers, Project Managers, Product Managers, Platform Engineers, Component Engineers

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