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Intel Outlines Future Atom Chip for Netbooks, Nettops |
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Written by Dragana Dimitrijevic
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Wednesday, 20 May 2009 |
Intel announced the first new details around its next generation Atom platform for netbooks and nettops today, while also reiterating that Moblin version 2 beta is available for download at moblin.org.
The next Atom platform, due out later this year and code-named Pine Trail, will feature a 3-to-2 chip partition for better performance and lower average power, plus increased graphics performance and a smaller overall footprint. View a video demonstrating the Moblin v2 beta user experience HERE .
Pine Trail enables lower platform BOM, reduced power, and improved performance.
Lower Platform BOM & Easier Design
• 2-chip architecture enabling 4L PCB routing
• Fanless potential1enabling reducing BOM
• Easier design with package area reduction
Reduced Power
• Energy efficient Intel Atom microarchitecture
• Lower TDP –hinner form factors, fanless potential
• Avg power reduction –improved battery lifeImproved
Improved Performance
• Higher processor performance
• Increased graphics performance
• Memory controller integrated with processorLower
Moblin is an optimized Linux operating system project that delivers a visually rich internet and media experience on Intel Atom Processor based devices including MIDs, netbooks/nettops, in-vehicle infotainment, and embedded systems2Moblin v2.0 Beta is optimized for Intel Atom Mprocessor-based devices (fast boot, footprint, battery life optimization).
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