Intel Rolled out Its Latest Atom Processor

Published:2011/12/29 1:42:00 Author:Phyllis From:SeekIC

Intel recently rolled out its latest Atom mobile processor that targets on-the-go computing devices with the promise of great battery life, affordability and new features.

This new Atom processor will be applied to major OEMs including Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and Toshiba in early 2012. The processor contains a media engine that makes possible full 1080p high-definition playback of videos and Blu-ray content. The new Atom also includes additional digital display and output options, including HDMI and DisplayPort.

Intel’s integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3600/3650, combined with an integrated memory controller, works to improve performance and system responsiveness. The new Atom offers graphics performance up to two times faster than Intel’s previous generation platform.

Practical applications refer to mobile systems that use the new Atom processors with up to 10 hours of battery life and weeks of standby. Intel offers stronger overall system performance and up to 20% lower power consumption than its previous platform with the new processors.

Intel relied on its 32nm process technology to bring new functions to the platform, which include a Wireless Display and Wireless Music. With these new features and wireless enabled devices, mobile consumers can share videos or photos wirelessly from their netbooks to a television, or stream music through their home stereo speakers.

Intel said its new Atom will make mobile devices that run on processors more appealing to a broader audience with its dual-core Intel Atom processor N2600 and Intel Atom processor N2800. With lower thermal design power and power management features like Deeper Sleep and SpeedStep Technology, Intel points to expected interest from industries like healthcare equipment, retail systems and even entry-level digital signage.

Intel said the new Atom’s always-on, always-connected capabilities are also ideal for entry-level point-of-sale systems. Atom offers the ability to boot up instantly to serve customers at a moment’s notice. Point-of-sale terminals based on the Intel Atom processor D2700 and manufactured by NCR Corporation will be installed in restaurant and retail locations throughout the U.S. beginning in the first quarter of 2012.

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