Monday, 9 April 2007

Intel, AMD Launch Embedded Chips

Intel has rolled out two quad-core processors for embedded applications. These tools aim to provide the Woodcrest dual-core Xeon for designers of telecommunications infrastructure more power.

The processors dubbed E5335 and E5345 are part of Intel's Clovertown quad-core Xeon family, offering 8MB cache and a 1,333MHz front side bus for embedded applications.

According to Doug Davis, vice president and general manager of Intel's embedded and communications group, at a time when quad-core chips are used mainly in servers, workstations or high-end gaming desktops, the powerful, 80-watt chips may seem like overkill for embedded platforms.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) also launched an embedded chip, offering the M690 chip set for procedures with graphics and connectivity requirements. The processor collaborates graphics capabilities from ATI Technologies for platforms for thin clients, point of sale, gaming and single-board computers, AMD said.