CNet reports that Apple Computer is planning to discuss their use of HyperTransport at WWDC:
According to the article, Hypertransport 1.0 allows for data transfer rates of "6.4 gigabytes to 12.8 gigabytes" (ed note: per second ?) and while definate ship dates for new computers are unclear, they expect that "it should not be too long" before the technology makes it into new Macs.
Based on recent rumors, Apple is widely expected to utilize the PowerPC 970 chip from IBM in future computers, and may discuss this technology at the WWDC.
The Cupertino, Calif.-based company will use HyperTransport as a high-speed link between the two processors that make up the chipset in new desktop Macintoshes, sources said. A chipset is a group of chips that manages the internal functions of a computer.
According to the article, Hypertransport 1.0 allows for data transfer rates of "6.4 gigabytes to 12.8 gigabytes" (ed note: per second ?) and while definate ship dates for new computers are unclear, they expect that "it should not be too long" before the technology makes it into new Macs.
Based on recent rumors, Apple is widely expected to utilize the PowerPC 970 chip from IBM in future computers, and may discuss this technology at the WWDC.