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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 20th Oct 2005 19:18 UTC, submitted by anonymous

Achieve a level of high reliability in a microprocessor system by adding a second identical processor to a system to monitor and verify the system processor operation - also known as the lockstep processor technique. This tip demonstrates the integrated lockstep facility in the PowerPC 750GX processor.

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Same chip?

by on Fri 21st Oct 2005 01:26 UTC

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Are these the dual core chips used in the high end PowerMac G5?

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RE: Same chip?

by on Fri 21st Oct 2005 02:41 in reply to "Same chip?"

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No, the Power Mac G5 uses the 970MP.

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