VIA has decided to update its Nano family of processors by releasing the new Nano X2 E-Series. The VIA Nano X2 E-Series processors combine two 64-bit, superscalar VIA Nano cores on one die, offering enhanced multitasking and superb multimedia performance on a low power budget for embedded products. Available in 1.2+ GHz and 1.6+ GHz, these X2 E-Series processors adopt the VIA VT virtualization technology that allows legacy software and applications to be used in virtual scenarios without impacting performance. The unique VIA AES Security Engine also offers hardware-based data encryption on-the-fly, an essential tool in content protection and system security. Systems and boards featuring VIA Nano X2 E-Series processors will be available in Q2 2011. [Press Release]
AMD has announced the availability of five new members of the AMD Opteron 6100 Series processor family for SMBs and enterprise segment. The Opteron 6132 HE is an 8-core chip with a clock frequency of 2.2GHz and TDP of 65W. The Opteron 6140 is also an 8-core chip but offers 2.6GHz core frequency and higher TDP of 80W. The Opteron 6166 HE, 6176, and 6180 SE are all 12-core processors, which have 65W TDP and 1.8GHz core speed, 80W TDP and 2.3GHz core speed, and 105W TDP and 2.5GHz core frequency, respectively. [PCLaunches]
Freescale Semiconductor today introduced the i.MX 6 series of quad-, dual- and single-core applications processors designed to deliver outstanding performance and scalability to manufacturers targeting the hottest-selling smart mobile, automotive infotainment and embedded device categories. The FreeScale i.MX 6 series integrates one, two or four ARM Cortex-A9 cores running at up to 1.2GHz each in order to deliver up to 5x the performance of Freescale’s current generation of applications processors. This performance provides additional headroom for unbounded user experiences in next-generation tablets, smartbooks, smartphones and e-book readers. The i.MX 6 series can deliver up to 24 hours of HD video playback and 30-plus days of device standby time. Integrated power management capabilities reduce the need for external PMICs and help to ensure only those components required for a task are powered. Freescale plans to begin sampling i.MX 6 series devices later this year. [Ubergizmo]
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Although it is small in size, the Epson Endeavor ST150E nettop is powerful. Measuring 192mm x 185mm x 75mm, the business-oriented nettop supports different CPU versions including an Intel Celeron P4600, Core i3-370M, i5-460M, i5-560M and Intel’s high-end i7-640M processors. The Epson Endeavor ST150E nettop also features a DVD-R/W drive, up to 8GB RAM, a choice of 640GB hard drive or a 64GB SSD and power consumption as low as 16 Watts. The Endeavor is currently available in Japan from 64,890 Yen ($796) up to 190,000 Yen ($2,332). [Akihabara]
IBM has proudly introduced the z196 superfast processor, which is designed for supercomputers. Running at 5.2GHz, the IBM z196 is based on CISC architecture and contains 1.4 billion transistors on 512 sq. mm chip fabricated on 45-nm PD SOI technology. The chip also features a 64 Kbyte level-1 instruction cache, a 128-Kbyte L1 data cache, a 1.5-Mbyte private L2 cache per core, plus a pair of co-processors used for cryptographic operations. IBM will officially release the z196 processor in September 2010. Read more
VIA has recently unveiled the Nano 3000 series processors, which are actually a competitor to the Intel Atom CPUs. Based on the 64-bit superscalar ‘Isaiah’ architecture, the VIA Nano CPUs support several advanced features including 64-bit support, advanced CPU virtualization technology, SSE4 for enhanced multimedia processing, and the industry-leading encryption and security capabilities integrated in the VIA PadLock Security Engine. VIA’s new Nano 3000 series will be released in Q1 2010. [VIA]
Chinese gadget manufacturer Tainell has launched a new Atom-powered MID in the form of the Tainell T500. The Windows XP-powered gadget has a 5-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen (resistive) display with a 1.1GHz Intel Atom Z510 processor, a 1GB of RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G WWAN connectivity and an HDMI port. There are even a 32GB of SSD and a VGA webcam. Sadly, the pricing info is still unavailable so far. [Pocketables]
Fujitsu will use VIA’s Eden ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) processor for the upcoming FUTRO S100 thin client. The chip will provide 500MHz of power with a low TDP of just one watt. The Fujitsu FUTRO S100 thin client is designed for server-based computing and virtual workplace solutions and contains no moving parts. Other specs include a 1GB of DDR2 memory, a pair of USB 2.0 connectors, VGA output, Ethernet, a VX800 media processor, Chrome9 HC3 graphics and internal CF-based storage support. No word on pricing so far. [Engadget]
by Johan on December 9, 2007
Fujio Masuoka is challenged to design a 3D processor that offers 10x speed of current-generation CPUs. In case you didn’t know, Fujio Masuoka is a person who invented the flash memory. He invented the flash memory, when he was working for Toshiba. Now he is the Chief Technology Officer at Unisantis Electronics (an R&D firm) in Japan. Masuoka has sign a contract with Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics to take advantage of their technical facilities and specialists. This research will cost for around $100 million.
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