Full Title: Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processor Now Available To Pump Up The Performance Of High-End Embedded Designs
AMD64 technology gaining traction in numerous embedded markets
SUNNYVALE, CA -- August 4, 2005 --AMD
(NYSE:AMD) today announced that its industry-leading, dual-core
technology is now available through the AMD64 Longevity Program,
serving high-end embedded designs that require stable,
longer-than-standard processor supply roadmaps. The Dual-Core AMD
Opteron processor Models 165, 265 and 865, as well as the lower-power
55 watt version of each, are planned to be available for five years,
allowing embedded designers to enjoy the performance of true x86
dual-core technology in thermal and power envelopes that these markets
demand.
"Enterprise-class storage and telecom infrastructure are two
areas that can experience a huge performance boost from AMD’s dual-core
products," said David Rich, director of 64-bit Embedded Markets at AMD.
"The Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor with Direct Connect Architecture
and HyperTransport technology is superb for the storage market, where
performance is measured by how quickly information can move within a
system. HyperTransport outperforms any other available chip-to-chip
link option in terms of reducing latency and is the industry leader in
delivering bandwidth."
"Storage is becoming a more and more important component of the overall
data center strategy," said Vernon Turner, Group Vice President and
General Manager of Enterprise Computing at IDC. "As companies face
increasing pressures to be able to archive and then quickly retrieve
all of their data, based on business requirements like security backup
and Sarbanes-Oxley, the storage systems deployed need top-notch
performance. AMD’s dual-core technology is only going to improve on an
already storage-optimized architecture that can move data quickly and
provides ample memory bandwidth."
AMD64 processors are currently being designed into a number
of forthcoming high-end embedded systems. Beyond network storage and
telecommunications, industries such as military computing, homeland
security and medical imaging should also recognize the performance and
efficiency of true dual-core technologies.
"We find AMD’s true dual-core technology increases
performance without requiring more power or a larger footprint," said
Chiman Patel, CEO and CTO of WIN Enterprises. "We designed our AMD
Opteron processor-based EBX controller to support both single- and
dual-core processors, as well as multiple processors via the stackable
HyperTransport connector. AMD’s unmatched performance-per-watt is a
key selling-point for our customers who are also concerned with thermal
and physical limitations – which are common requirements in the
embedded industry."
In addition to offering support and supply longevity, AMD is further
enabling the embedded design community with a new upcoming Reference
Design Kit from Critia Computer, Inc., expected to be available in Q3
of 2005. This RDK represents a Compact PCI design and will help speed
customers’ development of communications infrastructure and high-end
embedded products.
Source: AMD Press Release
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