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The WinChip FAQ

Answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions about the WinChip.

Note: The WinChip FAQ is completely current as of 02/22/99

IntroductionIDT C6 WinChip
Who is IDT and Centaur and what is their relationship?
What is the Winchip C6?
What is the Winchip’s design objective?
How compatible is the Winchip with existing hardware and software?

Availability
arrowblue.gif (843 bytes) What speed grades are currently available?
arrowblue.gif (843 bytes) Where is IDT making these parts?
arrowblue.gif (843 bytes) Where can I buy an IDT Winchip processor?

Technical Details
Does the Winchip require a split voltage plane?
Does the Winchip support MMX?
Why does the Winchip run so cool even though it’s a .35 micron part?

Performance
arrowblue.gif (843 bytes) Under what conditions does the Winchip’s performance excel?
arrowblue.gif (843 bytes) Under what conditions is the Winchip’s performance taxed?
arrowblue.gif (843 bytes) Why does the Winchip vary is speed when running different applications?

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