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Intel adds four Atoms to embedded line-up
INTEL HAS ADDED FOUR NEW MEMBERS to the Atom Z500 series in an attempt to push the processors into devices other than netbooks.
Aiming at embedded in-car systems as well interactive kiosks and other industrial applications, the ultra-low power chips which run at between 1.1 GHz and 1.6 GHz, draw tiny amounts of power and are about the size of a thumbnail.
Built on a Intel's existing 45nm process, the chips are designed to rub shoulders with those designed by Brit chip shop ARM which currently dominates the low-power processor market.
The company has also released its Media Phone Reference Design – including schematics and validated software stacks – to developers.
The chips will be shipping in commercial quantities in the second quarter of 2009 but pricing has not yet been announced. µ
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This is just the CPU (2.2W) - the peripherals will consume extra power on top!!!
LOL 2.2W? What a laugh. Intel is guaranteeing no one uses Atom for a smart phone with power consumption like that. Seems they just don't get the concept that folks want their ultra portable devices to last longer than a few hours. When competitive products run on 1/10th the power, what is it they think they're offering? Their brand? ha ha aha.