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Why is it important that HyperTransport is a low-pin count technology?

April 26, 2017hypertransport Technology

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Why is it important that HyperTransport is a low-pin count technology?

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More pins require additional power and ground pins to provide sufficient electrical current return paths, which also causes more heat. Lower pin counts traditionally allow smaller packages and reduce cost, while simplifying board design and route and signal integrity issues.