Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has announced the availability of the AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W processor,* enabling consumers to experience full-featured, desktop-style computing on a new generation of x86 architecture-based embedded and mobile devices. Requiring less than one watt of power,** the AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W processor supports the Microsoft Windows XP and XP Embedded operating systems, allowing users to leverage familiar business and consumer applications on low-power, fan-less portable products.
The industry standard x86 architecture, low power consumption and excellent performance makes the AMD Geode LX processor ideal for a wide variety of consumer electronics and computing markets, including multimedia devices, single-board computers, access devices and other general embedded applications. Examples of products that would benefit from the AMD Geode LX processor's capabilities include HDTVs, IP set-top boxes, thin clients, point-of-sale kiosks and Windows-powered tablet PCs. Furthermore, new categories of x86-based mobile multimedia devices that merge full desktop computing functionality with small form factor, battery-powered portability are now possible.
Offering the industry's highest performance per watt, the AMD Geode LX processor provides increased memory bandwidth through a DDR interface and enhanced I/O throughput with USB2.0. With these technical enhancements, engineers are free to design innovative products without compromising battery life, size, mobility or performance. In addition, the processor’s ability to optimize Windows XP and XP Embedded offers simplified programming and a familiar environment for consumers.
The AMD Geode LX processor delivers on the AMD 'x86 Everywhere' vision of extending familiar features and functionality to a full range of computing devices that include mobile consumer products, industrial equipment, servers, workstations, desktops and mobile computers with the industry standard x86 chip architecture. Now that the power constraints of high-performance x86-compliant embedded processors are being alleviated, computing and consumer electronic devices can run more complex software and process more data, bringing traditional PC-type functionality and capabilities to small, full-feature products.
AMD Geode Processors
The AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W processor is the newest low-power, high-performance processor in the AMD Geode Solutions family. The portfolio of AMD Geode processors reflects AMD's commitment to its customers, allowing design engineers to leverage the large existing x86 software base, and the benefits of low-power, high-performance solutions. By providing embedded x86 solutions that range from less than one to 14 watts, AMD gives designers the ability to select the processor that best meets their individual needs.
"The industry-leading power and performance levels of the AMD Geode LX processor means engineers are now free to design without compromise," said Iain Morris, AMD senior vice president, Microprocessor Solutions Sector. "Product designers and application developers now have the raw materials they need to create truly envelope-pushing products."
AMD's Geode Solutions are backed by a minimum of five years design support, furthering AMD’s commitment to the embedded market.
Pricing and Availability
The AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W processor and AMD Geode CS5536 companion device chipset is available at $45 in 10,000 unit shipments. Slower speed variants also are available. Contact your local AMD sales office or representative for pricing details.
