Crusoe

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Crusoe is a family of low-power x86-compatible microprocessors developed by Transmeta, known for using code-morphing software to translate x86 instructions to a VLIW core.

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instanceOf microprocessor family
x86-compatible microprocessor
advantageClaimed longer battery life in mobile devices
lower power usage than contemporary x86 CPUs
reduced heat dissipation
architecture VLIW
category VLIW microprocessors
mobile microprocessors
x86 microprocessors
compatibleWith Linux
Microsoft Windows
linked to: Windows

x86 operating systems
competesIn low-power x86 CPU market
coreType VLIW core
countryOfOrigin United States
designGoal high energy efficiency
low power consumption
developer Transmeta Corporation
linked to: Transmeta
executionModel dynamic binary translation
software-based x86 translation
implements x86 instruction set architecture via translation
instructionSetCompatibility x86
introducedBy Transmeta public launch in 2000
manufacturer Transmeta Corporation
linked to: Transmeta
market embedded systems
mobile computing
thin-and-light notebooks
ultra-portable laptops
marketedAs energy-efficient alternative to traditional x86 CPUs
notableFeature code-morphing software
notableFor innovative software-hardware co-design
separating hardware core from x86 ISA via software
powerManagementFeature LongRun power management
powerManagementTechnique dynamic frequency scaling
dynamic voltage scaling
productLineIncludes Transmeta Crusoe TM3200
Transmeta Crusoe TM5400
Transmeta Crusoe TM5600
Transmeta Crusoe TM5800
successor Transmeta Efficeon
supports 3DNow! instructions
MMX instructions
targetedAgainst Intel Pentium III mobile line
linked to: Intel Pentium III

Intel Pentium M predecessors
Intel mobile processors
linked to: Intel processors
technology Code Morphing Software
uses software layer to implement x86 ISA
wordSize 32-bit

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Efficeon predecessor Crusoe