Old New Things - An Examination of the Philips TriMedia Architecture

Explore the Philips TriMedia architecture in this 37-minute conference talk from WEareTROOPERS. Delve into the history and features of the Philips TriMedia CPU, examining its register model, assembly language, and instruction set. Learn about basic firmware analysis techniques and investigate potential attack surfaces through Telnet and FTP. Gain insights into the hardware components, including PCB layouts and pinouts. Discover the unique compression scheme used in TriMedia assembly and practice disassembling techniques. This comprehensive examination provides a deep dive into an intriguing piece of technology, offering valuable knowledge for those interested in computer architecture and security analysis.