HyperTransport technology is an architecture that allows data transfer between chips in excess of ten gigabytes per second. This white paper from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), released in October 2002, considers the potential of HyperTransport in designing an input/ output bus for a microprocessor. The technology, while accommodating high speed demands, requires relatively little power, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. The report outlines the advantages of HyperTransport technology over other bus designs, concluding that it can be easier to implement while having superior performance at a lower cost.