AMD Embedded Solutions
Product Selection Guide
A rich mix of high-performance, low-power
processors to meet the fast time-to-market
demands of today’s embedded systems
Along with a range of varied processors, AMD supports
the x86 embedded marketplace with design tools,
support, and partnerships that offer simplicity and
flexibility to create high-performance, feature-rich, and
customer-driven products.
AMD is an innovation leader in x86 processor design.
AMD’s embedded products offer designers processor-
level features and a balanced foundation for overall
system performance, with the quick time-to-market
offered by commercial off-the-shelf components.
Customers using AMD processor-based systems
can experience remarkable application performance
with scalability, ease of management, and low total
cost of ownership. AMD processor-based products
are category leaders from enterprise-class servers
and cutting-edge consumer systems to traditional
embedded markets.
This brochure presents the full array of AMD’s
embedded processor solutions that deliver maximum
performance with low overall system power
consumption and are supported by longer than
standard availability, a full library of x86 software
development applications, and hardware tools. It’s time
to design and produce the next-generation embedded
systems your customers demand—quickly, easily,
and efficiently.
AMD’s unique processor designs
deliver high performance and balanced
system design
AMD’s range of embedded solutions provides flexible
features and a balanced performance approach for
the overall system. Features include:
> Industry-leading performance-per-watt
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Highest available I/O throughput with
HyperTransport™ technology
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Integrated memory controller offers low latency and
reduced chip count, improving reliability
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Native dual-core processor design provides highly
scalable performance gains within a consistent
thermal envelope
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Lead-free, four-layer processes with maximum
on-board space
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Efficient heat dissipation reduces or eliminates
the need for heat sinks and reduces ambient
cooling requirements
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Range of available packaging and pin counts meets
variety of design requirements
Along with these features and other technical features,
embedded designers can count on long-term
component availability, comprehensive design
support, and AMD’s commitment to continue offering
new, customer-oriented products. Get to market faster,
with more effective products.
The AMD64 embedded family: leading-edge
technology for high-end embedded systems
AMD64 embedded solutions are each uniquely
matched to a defined set of product applications.
Ranging from high-performance single- and dual-core
AMD Opteron™ and AMD Athlon™ processors with
Direct Connect Architecture for enterprise-class
storage and networking equipment to highly versatile
and efficient Mobile AMD Sempron™ processors
and AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology
for unique high-performance, smaller form factor
applications, the AMD64 family provides high
performance, maximum versatility, and minimum
design challenge.
AMD Geode™ processors: optimized for
low-power, high-performance applications
AMD Geode™ processors are configured to give
developers a versatile and flexible suite of x86
solutions that enable fast design cycles and short
time-to-market roadmaps. Ideal for applications
ranging from thin-client and set-top boxes to printers
and personal media players,
AMD Geode processors can deliver the highest
performance-per-watt in the industry. In addition to
processors, the family includes a broad range of
design tools including Development Boards (DBs)
and Reference Design Kits (RDKs) to empower
designers to make maximum use of the established
world of x86 software applications.
Tools and support for developers
AMD offers:
> A full range of RDK products that enable designers
to go from concept to finished product quickly
> A broad array of DBs for creating efficient x86
system designs
> Industry partnerships with leading software and
hardware specialists, fostering maximum choice for
your unique design
Get better systems to market faster
with AMD embedded solutions
Ready to create high-performance, low-power
embedded designs that give your innovative new
products an edge in the marketplace? Take a close
look and experience the AMD advantage.
For more information, please visit
www.amd.com/embedded