14 DAY TRIAL // Ever since it was first launched, Intel's Atom CPU has really managed to turn the whole market on its head, the tiny processing unit now powering a wide array of devices, from netbooks to Internet tablets, but it would seem that this is not nearly enough for the chip manufacturer, as Intel has just released their brand-new Intel Atom E600C processor series that has been specifically designed for custom-made products.
The new Atom E600C series of CPUs, formerly known under the nickname “Stellarton” feature an Intel Atom E600 processor (formerly codenamed “Tunnel Creek”) paired with an Altera Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in a single package.
According to Intel, this solution has been designed in order to provide greater flexibility and faster time-to-market for customers, who can now more readily handle design changes without complicated hardware changes – helping to lower development costs.
In addition, the new processor offers board space savings and better inventory control due to the single package, as well as a simplified manufacturing flow and single vendor support through Intel.
Furthermore, the Intel Atom E600C processor series provides original equipment manufacturers with the flexibility to incorporate a wide range of standard and user-defined I/O interfaces, high-speed connectivity, memory interfaces and process acceleration to meet the evolving needs of embedded device market segments.
“Our customers’ needs are continually evolving and they look to Intel to provide leading-edge products and technologies that will help them differentiate and compete in the markets they serve,” said Doug Davis, Intel vice president, general manager, Embedded and Communications Group, Intel Corporation.
“Our new configurable Atom series helps to address these customer needs and provides greater flexibility with a simplified product choice, through one vendor,” Mr. Davis added.
The Intel Atom processors E665CT, E645CT, E665C, and E645C are scheduled to be available within 60 days, while the E625CT and E625C are on track to be available in the first quarter of 2011, with prices ranging from $61 to $106 in quantities of 1,000.