White Papers:

We periodically publish white papers providing our analysis and insight on a particular processor or technology. The following white papers are currently available.

Suite B: Classified Network Security Goes Commercial
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We recently completed a white paper examining the need for Suite B security, the underlying technology, chip-level requirements, and real-world implementations. This paper is sponsored by Exar, but all opinions and analysis are those of The Linley Group.

Marvell Processor Development
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This paper describes the lengthy effort behind Marvell's launch of their Sheeva processor line. We examine these new processors and their applicability to communications, printers, storage, consumer, and mobile applications, and provide a peek at some next-generation CPUs. This paper is sponsored by Marvell, but all opinions and analysis are those of The Linley Group.

Single-Chip Control/Data-Plane Processors
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This paper examines the trend toward combining control-plane and data-plane processing on a single chip. It discusses the technologies driving this trend, the common features of these chips, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they are being deployed today and into the future.