[TenTec] Orion Processing

[Bernard(wtrone)]

    I don't know if I have seen the numbers (operating speed, etc.) for the Orion's processor and DSP chips/ units.  Does anyone have them?  Since this design is probably going on 3 years old, what capabilities do the newer processors and DSPs have?  If you believe in Moore's law, then the speed should be 2-4 times faster.  I'm also wondering if the newer processors and DSPs are pin for pin compatible with the current ones.

    Why am I curious?

    Well, there has been some discussion on this board about a complete rewrite of the code, version 2.XXXXX.  It could be that the new code will run "better" with faster processors, or, maybe, need better processors.  And, a faster set of processors just may "solve" some of the problems with the sweep, and add a little more capability elsewhere.

    Just sort of thinking out loud.

            73,


            Bernard, WA4OEJ