Intel Atom Processor Z6xx Series and Intel SM35 Express Chipset
Intel introduced the new Atom processor Z6xx series, which is optimized for low-power embedded systems. Paired with the Intel SM35 Express chipset, the Z6xx platform is ideal for low power, battery-capable, embedded designs. Currently, there are two microprocessors in the Z6xx series (formerly Oak Trail): Intel Atom processor Z650 (512K cache, 1.2 GHz) and Intel Atom processor Z670 (512K cache, 1.5 GHz). The Intel Atom processor Z6xx series features an integrated, power-optimized 2-D/3-D graphics engine and memory controller in an ultra-small package.
Graphics-Enabled Microprocessors to Penetrate 83% of Market
According to IHS iSuppli, graphics-enabled microprocessors (GEM) penetration will represent 50% of the notebook market in 2011 and 45% for the desktop PC market. GEMs will be in over 230 million notebooks and 63 million desktop computers. By 2014, 83% of all notebook PCs and 76% of desktop PCs worldwide will ship with graphics-enabled microprocessors. GEMs are microprocessors that feature a central processing unit (CPU) and a graphics processing unit in a single-chip design. With a GEM, an additional graphics processor or add-in graphics card is not needed.
Second Generation Intel Core vPro Processors
Intel introduced the second generation Intel Core vPro processor family. The new microprocessors feature Intel’s new microarchitecture, enhancements to Intel vPro technology, new Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX), and new security features, including a 3G “poison pill” option to help protect a PC’s data. The new Intel Core vPro processors can offload tasks or share them to get the most from companion devices. The new Core vPro processor family are ideal for laptops, convertible-tablets, desktop and all-in-one PC’s.
Multi-Core Processors in Smartphones Research
Historically the smartphone market has been dominated by ARM-based applications processors. ARM processors offer the best power efficiency while having comparatively less processing grunt than Intel equivalents. However, according to ABI Research, both Intel and ARM are addressing their weaknesses. In the next few years, the performance/power efficiency of the technologies will be equal. At that point the competition in the market should be immense. x86 and MIPS cores have entered the market this year, and are expected to grow to about 18% of the market by 2016.
Embedded Systems Developers to Migrate to Intel Architecture
According to Evans Data Corp’s new Global Development Survey, most developers working on embedded systems in North America and the Asia Pacific regions are planning to migrate to a different hardware architecture. In a worldwide survey of over 1300 software developers, Intel was identified as the maker of the hardware architecture that would be targeted by the largest pluralities in North America, 29%, and Asia Pacific 34%.
AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Units
The AMD Fusion Family of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) consists of the G-Series (codename: eBrazos), E-Series (codename: Zacate), and C-Series (codename: Ontario). The AMD G-Series are designed for embedded systems; the E-Series for mainstream notebooks, All-in-Ones, and small form factor desktops; and the C-Series for HD netbooks and other emerging form factors. The E-Series and C-Series are available now. The G-Series for embedded systems will be available later this quarter.
Second Generation Intel Core Processors for Embedded Systems
The second generation Intel Core processor family will feature seven microprocessors for embedded applications with 7-year extended lifecycle support. The Core i7-2710QE and i7-2600; Core i5-2400; and Core i3-2120 are available immediately. The Core i7 and i5 processors that include ECC in the Ball Grid Array package and Core i5-2510E are scheduled to be available within two months. Prices for the Intel Core processors range from $138 to $378 (quantities of 1,000). The processors are ideal for digital signage, digital security and surveillance, industrial, medical and retail applications.
VIA Nano X2 Dual-Core Processor
VIA Technologies introduced their Nano X2 processor, which is based on 40nm fabrication process. The VIA Nano X2 processor features better computational performance and improved multi-tasking ability without consuming more power. VIA Nano X2 processors are ideal for desktop computers, all-in-one PC’s, and mobile notebooks. Samples of the VIA Nano X2 processors are available now for OEMs and motherboard vendors. Systems with the new processors expected in this quarter.
In-Stat Publishes Mobile Processor Architecture Wars Report
Currently, two architectures, ARM and x86 dominate the low and high-end of the mobile market, respectively, and are battling it out for the mid-range convergence devices like e-readers, tablets, and netbooks. However, other architectures, such as MIPS and SH, are equally suited to power mobile SoCs and as more emphasis is placed on the OS and mobile applications, the use of a particular processor architecture or instruction set is likely to become less important, says In-Stat. The differentiating factors become price, power, and performance as competing architectures wage war to gain their share of the nearly 4 billion unit mobile processor market in 2014.
Configurable Intel Atom Processor E600C Series Features Altera FPGA
With the debut of six products based on the Intel® Atom[TM] processor, Intel Corporation is making it easier for customers to go-to-market with differentiated, custom-made designs. The company announced the configurable Intel® Atom[TM] processor E600C series, which features an Intel® Atom[TM] E600 processor (formerly codenamed “Tunnel Creek”) paired with an Altera Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in a single package.
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