A process-portable 64b embedded microprocessor with graphics extensions and a 3.6 GB/s interface

A custom yet process-portable dual-issue 64b embedded microprocessor implements the MIPS64/sup TM/ architecture with 3D graphics geometry processing extensions and a 3.6 GB/s interface. In a 0.18 /spl mu/m 6 layer metal process, the 34 mm/sup 2/ processor is expected to function up to 600 MHz, and dissipate 2 W at 1.5 V and 500 MHz.