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In article <1992Oct30.195547.14107@cbnewsh.cb.att.com> aaron@cbnewsh.cb.att.com (aaron.michael.chesir) writes:
>Folks,
>	I am on a project where I need to pack as much DSP power as I can,
>so I am investigating the use of Texas Instruments TMS320C40 DSPs in an array.
>From what I hear several manufacturers make modules call TIM-40 modules that
>contain TMS320C40 processors and local RAM, to form a mini 'C40 core "on a
>stick". Do any of you know of any companies that make such a module? Better
>yet, do any of you have any practical experience with the modules? Are they
>good?
>	I'd really appreciate any input you can give me.
>
>
>Aaron Michael Chesir
>AT&T Bell Laboratories
>Room HO3C206
>1-(908)-949-1530
>..att!blink!aaron OR aaron@blink.att.com
>

Sorry to take so long to mention this but I just remembered where
I saw the article.

In the Oct. 12 issue of Electonic Engineering Times (pg. 43) there is
mention of a TI MCM (single ceramic quad flat pack) that contains the 
following:

    Four 320C40s each with 256k/32 SRAM
    and 256x32 bit Global SRAM

The C40s are supposedly completely connect and 3 comm. ports from each 
C40 come off chip.  The global bus is also brought off chip.

There really is no detailed discussion of this beast.  Just a picture.
I don't know if this is a lab curiosity or a real/future product,
but if you're looking to pack C40 power into a small space, well...

Craig

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