SEP 21,2003 18:14 PACIFIC 21:14 EASTERN
( BW)(AMD)(AMD) AMD and Advantech Collaborate to Deliver AMD Geode
Processor-Based Solution; First AMD Geode GX2 Processor-Based Customer
Development Platform Demonstrated at Computex
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
Computex Taiwan 2003
Exhibit Hall 3
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2003--Advanced Micro
Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) today announced that it has collaborated with
AdvantechCo. Ltd. to deliver an x86-based customer development
platform based on the AMD Geode(TM) GX2 processor and Advantech's
System on Module (SOM) solution. This will be demonstrated at Computex
Taiwan 2003. The first collaboration to emerge from AMD's recent
acquisition of the Geode technology from National Semiconductor will
use the AMD Geode GX2 processor to deliver superior performance for
media-rich applications.
The AMD Geode GX2 processor is optimized for power, performance
and design flexibility for customers wanting embedded x86-based
solutions in the market. The compact, versatile customer development
platform will enable customers to create products and applications
targeted at embedded markets. Due to the flexibility of the System On
Module solution, Advantech can offer customers cost-effective,
targeted solutions by simply reconfiguring the base development
platform.
Advantech's SOM is a complete CPU system module, comprised of a
CPU, chipset, and memory, that is integrated into a customer solution
platform. This architecture enables the development of application
specific solution platforms for vertical markets, while using the same
SOM board. With Advantech's solution, manufacturers can decrease
development time and reduce costs for new products.
"Working with a company like Advantech allows AMD to provide a
comprehensive solution to the market, while driving to meet the
development needs of our customers," said Erik Salo, director of
marketing for AMD's Personal Connectivity Solutions group. "This
customer development solution will provide customers with an enhanced
design experience while helping reduce design, development and
validation times in the creation of low-power, high-performance
products, resulting in faster time to market."
The Customer Development Platform is a flexible two-board solution
composed of Advantech's System on Module featuring the low-power AMD
Geode GX2 CPU. Customers have access to a complete development
solution including a complete set of platform documentation, reference
schematics, utilities, design guidelines, drivers for Windows CE,
Windows XP/XPE and Linux, major device datasheets and a Windows CE
image, aiding in product design and allowing for quicker time to
market. Delivering flexible functionality within the space of a 2.5"
hard disk drive (68 mm x 100 mm) the AMD Geode GX2 processor platform
includes:
-- The AMD Geode GX2 processor with:
-- Integrated North Bridge graphics accelerator and display
controller
-- DDR memory controller
-- The AMD Geode 5535 chipset which features the following:
-- Integrated USB 1.1 controller
-- IDE controller/interface
-- AC97 Sound Card
-- LPC and IR interfaces
-- 128 MB DDRAM
-- CompactFlash socket
Advantech's Flex-ATX compatible development board (229 mm x 191
mm) features:
-- Multiple I/O ports (USB, serial, parallel and PS/2)
-- Enhanced IDE HDD interface
-- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface
-- Multiple PCI expansion slots supporting 33 and 66 Mhz
operation;
-- ATX power supply
-- In-circuit emulator with compatible JTAG interface to support
software development and debug
-- Support for ACPI power control interface
-- Suspend to RAM and RTC
"Customers' demand for improved device performance and lower-power
consumption, along with increased flexibility, are critical drivers in
the information appliance market," said Jeff Chen, vice president,
Advantech. "For example, this SOM features AMD Geode GX2 processor's
multi-port PCI interface, to enable customers to further customize and
enhance their solutions. In addition to the inherent flexibility of
the processor, the development board can also be customized and
expanded to best meet a company's design needs."
AMD will demonstrate the AMD Geode GX2 processor-based Customer
Development Platform at Computex Taiwan 2003, September 22-26, at
Exhibit Hall 3, Taipei International Convention Center.
The AMD Geode GX2 processor-based Customer Development Platform
will be available in the fourth quarter of 2003.
For more information on the AMD Geode GX2 processor, please go to:
www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions.
About AMD's Personal Connectivity Solutions Group (PCS)
AMD's PCS group delivers high-performance, low-power embedded
solutions that are designed to address customer needs in the non-PC
Internet Appliance market. PCS offers technologies from the AMD
Alchemy(TM) and the AMD Geode(TM) product families covering a wide
range of applications. Target markets for PCS solutions include
client, mobile client, set-top box, and access/networking device
markets. These products meet customers' needs for complete
connectivity solutions.
About AMD
Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, Calif., AMD (NYSE:AMD) is
a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and
networked computer and communications markets with manufacturing
facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. AMD, a
Standard & Poor's 500 company, produces microprocessors, Flash memory
devices, and silicon-based solutions for communications and networking
applications.
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