Tech oasis at IDF Taipei '08Intel Atom micro architectureFirst debuted in April 2008, the Atom processor is instrumental in the development of the current ultramobile PCs. It features low heat dissipation, 5 watts and below power consumption (up to 130W for business server equivalents), and a small footprint of no larger than a finger nail. This platform has also been selected for an array of current and upcoming designs ranging from 38 mobile Internet devices (MID), 50 Netbooks and 70-plus Nettops.The Atom roadmap for 2009 includes four variants targeted at specific adjacent markets: Menlow XL for embedded devices, Moorestown for MIDs, Sodaville for consumer electronics (CE) and Pineview for Netbooks/Nettop. The Menlow XL will be launched in the first quarter of next year, Moorestown between 2009 and 2010, while the schedule for the remaining lineup was not available at this point in time. Though Moorestown is pretty much in development stage, Intel was able to demonstrate an early working prototype via video from its silicon validation lab. The setup is a two-chip solution based on a SoC and an input/output hub codenamed Lincroft and Langwell, respectively. The former features a 45nm processor and graphics processing unit, among others, while the latter covers wireless connectivity, storage and the display interface. Some other examples of consumer implementations are digital signage and vending applications. By tapping on face recognition technology, a digital signage can be programmed for enhanced interactivity by offering targeted advertising. On the other hand, a smart supermarket trolley such as the MediaCart can provide shoppers with value-added information ranging from the item location, food recipes, shopping list, etc. Tags: processor, Intel Corp., performance scalability, Taipei, Shanghai |
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