Cell Processor Aiding Natural Security Technology

Not only can the Cell Broadband Engine power our gaming consoles, but it can also aide the government to take on such challenges as national security, cyberspace and bioinformatics. The sheer power of the Cell is enough to analyze data streaming data in real-time, so it’s no wonder it’s in people’s sights. Next time you boot up your PS3, think about all the power being wasted on your games.

In the areas of defense and security, the new computing power could be used on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to partially analyze incoming data onboard. Equipment on such platforms needs to be minimal in size, weight and power, such as the size of a games console.

Source: DailyTech