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Re: 4->8->16->32->64? bit micros [message #91136] Wed, 26 June 2013 00:29
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The main problem with 64 bit micros is the pin count on the chip
(I am new to this discussion, so please ignore if this stuff has been
pointed out before).  32 address lines and 64 data lines already make
96 pins on the chip!  Multiplexing these lines only defeats the purpose
behind going to 64 bits to begin with.  I'm not saying that there will
be no 64 bit micros, but they are likely to be bit-sliced machines.

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