AMD LaunchesTwo Dual-Core Processors for ASB1 BGA Embedded Client Platform

AMD, a technology company focusing on meeting the needs of computing, wireless and consumer electronics companies to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient and visually realistic solutions, has reportedly made two new dual-core, 18W TDP processors for the ASB1 BGA embedded client platform available. Advanced Micro Devices.

 

The new AMD (News - Alert) Turion Neo X2 processor Model L625 and the AMD Athlon Neo X2 processor Model L325 provide new levels of processing performance in a low power envelope and with an embedded-friendly ball grid array package. The embedded client solution is ideal for traditional embedded applications like single board computing and thin client systems and also for markets for self-service kiosks, point of sale machines and digital signage. The ball grid array package helps to ease potential reliability issues for systems that are deployed in rugged environments and has a low z-height that is designed to enable thin, compact enclosures.

 

According to Buddy Broeker, director of embedded computing solutions division at AMD, the firm is committed to helping simplify the development cycle for their embedded customers with a platform that addresses the shifting needs of their markets. Systems like digital signage, point of sale and thin clients require PC-class performance and a rich graphics experience. The ASB1 BGA platform is a ready-to-go, one-stop solution for these markets. At the same time, it also offers the flexibility of multiple CPU and chipset choices.

 

The addition of the two new dual-core processors to the ASB1 BGA platform will help to increase the performance of existing single-core designs. When combined with either the AMD 780E or M690E chipset, embedded system designers can take advantage of a complete x86-based solution that helps to streamline development, minimize time to market and offers leading-edge graphics capability.

 

AMD provides the industry-standard 5-year component longevity for all its embedded products. Both the AMD Turion Neo X2 and the AMD Athlon Neo X2 ASB1 dual-core processors offer Error Correcting Code to help deliver reliability and secure data transactions for enterprise-level designs.

 

According to Eric Heikkila, director, embedded hardware and systems analyst, VDC Research Group (News - Alert), the rapid adoption of x86 processors in embedded designs has been driven by the need to simplify designs and reduce the time to market. AMD’s comprehensive platform approach offers mainstream performance and very low power consumption from the hardware perspective.