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Intel® Architecture: Right for Embedded?

Selecting a processor and chipset for an embedded design has always involved a comprehensive evaluation, requiring you to balance your processing needs against power issues, space limitations and thermal constraints.

Resources:

• Intel® Architecture Software Considerations: Firmware and BIOS  

  Learn about the firmware and BIOS design considerations for platforms based on embedded Intel® architecture.

• White Paper: Introduction to Intel® Architecture, The Basics  

  This paper describes the operation and function of the platform ingredients used in three classes of Intel® architecture platforms and includes a discussion of critical support components.

  Version:  January 2009

• White Paper: Understanding Endianness  

  This white paper establishes a set of fundamental guidelines for software developers who wish to develop endian-neutral code or convert endian-specific code.

  Version:  November 2004

• White Paper: Porting to Intel® Architecture  

  White paper developed by Code Integrity* focusing on challenges with porting codebases.

  Version:  001 : July 2011

• Discussion Forum: New to Intel® Architecture  

  Tips and insights on the use of Intel® architecture for your embedded application.