Intel Unveils Its Atom Processors & Centrino Atom Processor Technology for MID

In Shanghai, Intel in its IDF announced its Atom Processors & Centrino Atom Processor Technology based-on 45nm High-K Transistor Formula using for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and embedded computing solutions. The MIDs used Atom Processors will ship from the beginning summer 2008.

MIDs based on Intel' Centrino Atom package will run XP and Vista as well as Linux.

"The platform is going to be enabled for both Windows XP and Windows Vista," said Gary Willihnganz, director of marketing at Intel's Ultra Mobility Group.

Atom Processors (formerly codenamed Silverthorne) will be available in 5 models (Z5xx Atom processors) in speed range of 800MHz to 1.86GHz and a thermal design power range1 of 0.65 to 2.4 watts (versus 35 watts for today's typical laptop) each features 512KB of L2 cache:

Z500 - 800MHz, 400MHz FSB, 512K L2 cache, 0.65W TDP power, ($45)

Z510 - 1.1GHz, 400MHz FSB, 512K L2 cache, 2W TDP power, ($45)

Z520 - 1.33GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512K L2 cache, 2W TDP power, ($65)

Z530 - 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512K L2 cache, 2W TDP power, ($95)

Z540 - 1.86GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512K L2 cache, 2.4W TDP power, ($160)

Intel to Slash the Price of Low-Cost laptops & UMPCs by Atom CPU Under the $200

 

The technology package (Atom Processor Technology) includes Atom processor (formerly codenamed "Silverthorne") plus a single-chip with integrated graphics called the Intel System Controller Hub, an uncompromised Internet experience (a range of wireless connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, WiMAX and EV-DO and HSDPA) and long battery life in smaller devices that can fit in your pocket.

The Intel System Controller Hub is a ground-up, highly integrated low-power solution that features advanced low-power 3-D graphics features, hardware accelerated 720p and 1080i HD video decode capabilities, Intel High Definition Audio, and a combination of PC and handheld I/O capabilities such as PCI Express, USB Host and Client, and SDIO.

But the next Atom processors will come in the form of the Diamondville-based processors. These processors will use3 for low-cost laptops which Intel calls Netbooks like the Eee PC 900, MSI Wind PC and ECS G10IL.

“The Diamondville-based N270 will run at 1.6GHz using a 533MHz FSB. This is the chip that will find a home in the previously mentioned nettops. According to Intel's latest roadmaps, the chip will be priced at $44 in quantities of 100”, according DailyTech.