Specifications

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About the CYBERSTORM PPC
of both processors is very comfortable. To further support the development of future-oriented
and modular structured software a new message system has been developed and integrated
into the system with the PPC library.
Other features of the CY8ERSTORM PPC:
– CPU card design which fits into the A3000(T), the A4000(T) and systems with
compatible processor slot and mechanical dimensions
– Dual processor design based on the PowerPC 604e processor with 150, 180 or 200
MHz
– Socket for a 68k companion CPU (necessary for operation), type 68040-25 or -40 or
68060-50
– Both CPUs share dynamically (that means, on demand) the access to the bus and into
the complete address space of the system
– Upgradable with up to 128 MByte of 64-bit wide Fast-RAM, fully autoconfigurating
– Startup software in a flashrom which can be updated on demand by software
– Fully automatically, jumperless configuration
– Comprehensive software package including the PPC library and the CyberGraphX V3
drivers with a PPC-native MPEG library and a PPC-native CyberGL 3D library
– High quality manufacturing and components, made in Germany
WHICH KIND OF APPLICATIONS IS THE CYBERSTORM PPC
SUITED FOR?
Basically, the CYBERSTORM PPC can be used for all kind of applications. Applications that
will take most advantage are of course those kind of applications which demand high
computing performance - especially the so-called multimedia applications, all kind of graphic
or 3D programs, sound editing, animation or stunning games as well. Many developers
worldwide are working on applications supporting PowerUP® which belong into these
categories. But also for own programming purposes of hobbyists or e.g. for scientifical
applications the CYBERSTORM PPC is well suited with it's high processing power.
Applications which are mainly operation system or user interface based - such as user
interface and control programs, tools and utilities. or also e.g. word processors and similar
types of applications - will initially benefit from the faster performance of the 68k CPU
because of the faster memory. But even these kind of programs may be optimized for the
PowerPC to offer significantly increased performance for special functions, such as e.g. data
compression and decompression, font engines or postsript visualisation, or the
implemenation of multimedia functionality in such programs in general - just to name a few
possible applications.
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