EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGY
Exploring the Capabilities of the Ultra Compact UC-1222A and UC-2222A-T RISC Devices
Every nanosecond matters when it comes to embedded systems, where efficiency and optimal resource utilisation are a necessity.
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ith reduced hardware complexity that allows for effective resource
optimisation, compact RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) computers are essential tools for fast data-acquisition applications. These devices prioritise precise, real-time processing, offering high performance in a small package. There are many practical advantages of compact RISC computers in the context of data acquisition, prime examples of which are Moxa’s UC-1222A and UC-2222A-T, the latest models in their UC-1200 and UC-2200 series. They are compact, fanless industrial computers built for space-critical automation applications. Featuring super-efficient RISC architecture, these miniature computers are optimised for efficient processing for IIoT applications and more.
RISC Architecture in a Minute Form Factor
RISC is a computer architecture philosophy that uses a small, highly optimised set of instructions, or commands, to perform operations. The idea is to streamline the instruction set to include only the most frequently used and essential instructions, aiming for simplicity and, therefore, efficiency. In a RISC architecture, each instruction typically performs a single, well-defined operation, and the instructions are executed in a single clock cycle. This results in faster and more efficient processing of instructions compared to Complex Instruction Set Computing (CISC) architectures, which have a larger and more diverse set of instructions. RISC architectures are known for their ability to deliver high performance, especially in specific computing tasks, by optimising the execution of instructions and minimising the overhead associated with complex instruction
24 MAY 2024 | ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERS
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