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Intel version of Android to compete with ARM on Atoms

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on September 14, 2011 4:21 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Intel Atom processor E6xx.jpgA cross-fertilisation of blogs... but this post has run on the Eyes on Android blog, ragerding Intel taking on ARM via a customised version of Android...

This one caught my eye on SlashGear. It seems Intel is looking to get a custom version of Android Gingerbread in order to support tablet builders looking to run with its Atom E series of processors.

According to SlashGear it would better enable Intel to compete against the likes of ARM in the mobile space where power consumption, and hence battery life, is all important.

The story originates from Carrypad.com. According to "Chippy":
Continue reading Intel version of Android to compete with ARM on Atoms.

Intel rejects ARM but chases low-power

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on May 18, 2011 12:02 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Paul Otellini - President and CEO, Intel Corporation RES.jpgIntel is chasing low-power. As the archetypal chaser of speed, this transformation is not unlike a Frenchman saying he's a one-woman guy.

Intel CEO Paul Otellini made it official at an investor conference this week, saying that Intel will aim for a mid-point power consumption of 15W for laptop ICs compared to today's 35W.

Otellin slapped down any suggestions Intel will make ARM architecture processors. It is relying for low-power on its move to Finfets at 22nm.

Continue reading Intel rejects ARM but chases low-power.

Intel could match ARM for power this year

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on April 20, 2011 3:10 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Intel is nudging closer to mobile device power levels with this new Atom processor, writes Richard Wilson, editor of Electronics Weekly.

Fabbed on a 45nm process the Z670 processor comes with a 3W power tag. This is a big improvement on earlier Atom processors and moves the mobile processor into ARM territory.

The N450 Atom runs off 6.5W while the dual core N550 Atom runs off 8.5W.

Continue reading Intel could match ARM for power this year.

Intel aims Oak Trail Atom chipset at tablet market

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on April 18, 2011 3:06 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Intel is introducing a next generation Atom processors, previously codenamed Oak Trail, aimed at the tablet market, writes Jenny Williams of Computer Weekly.

The Oak Trail silicon platform supports tablet operating systems, including Windows 7, MeeGo, Android Honeycomb and Google Android. Intel says its architecture combines Intel's Atom Z670 with the Intel SM35 express chipset to reduce power consumption and improve performance.

Continue reading Intel aims Oak Trail Atom chipset at tablet market.

Amino Communications puts MeeGo into set-top boxes

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on January 6, 2011 11:28 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Amino Communications is to launch an "add-on" set-top box to add new functions to existing pay-TV services, writes editor Richard Wilson.

Based on the Cambridge-based company's Freedom media centre, the Freedom Jump is powered by the Intel Atom processor CE4100 and the MeeGo Linux operating system for TV.
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Take your Atom "Froyo" tablets this summer

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on June 24, 2010 5:00 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Android tablet.jpgOne to file under "Froyo". Slashgear reports:
Intel expect to release a version of Android 2.2 suitable for x86 based devices such as Atom tablets and netbooks within the next few months, in the expectation that the popular OS' availability will encourage use of their own chips rather than those of rival ARM in netbooks and tablets.  Speaking to APC, Intel VP of software and services, Renee James, explained that "our expectation is that (native x86 Android) will be based on the Froyo release and will be available this summer to developers."

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The Atom Z6xx and more on Moorestown

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on May 7, 2010 11:37 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Intel Atom Z6xx.jpgThe platform, codenamed Moorestown, consists of an Atom Z6xx series microcontroller (Lincroft) and an MP20 companion chip (Langwell), and is designed to scale across high-end smartphones and tablets computers, writes our Technology Editor, Steve Bush.

He has put together an Intel Atom Z6xx fact file

Continue reading The Atom Z6xx and more on Moorestown.

Latest smartphone Atom tackles poor stand-by power

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on May 6, 2010 3:39 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
smartphone Atom.jpgIntel has officially named its processor for smartphones, claiming to have cured excessive stand-by current drawn by first generation Atoms, writes Technology Editor Steve Bush.

"This is a product designed for smartphones. The performance we get from this design will scale up into tablets," said Intel sales director Rod O'Shea.
Continue reading Latest smartphone Atom tackles poor stand-by power.

Intel goes Hive for Atom parallel processing

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on February 17, 2010 9:07 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Silicon Hive is working with Intel on developing parallel processing systems based on the Atom processor, writes editor Richard WIlson in a new atrticle on the site - Intel collaborates with parallel processing start-up.

He begins:
Intel Capital has previously led a $7m investment round in Netherlands-based Silicon Hive, which develops silicon IP for imaging, video processing and communications.
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CES eye catchers

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on January 11, 2010 4:12 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
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Here are some highlights from CES that caught my eye:

  • Qualcomm's Dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon 8X72 chipset is due by end of 2010, says Slashgear.

  • There was an appearance of a Dell Mini 5, an Android-powered 5in "entertainment" slate, reports PC Pro.

  • Intel prepping an x86-based system-on-a-chip: "the so-called 'Tolapai' unit will be based on Pentium M architecture, and pack 256KB of L2 cache and support for DDR 2 memory, along with a full compliment of integrated connectivity options, including PCI Express, USB, SATA, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232 and a cellular link," writes Engadget.

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Benchmarks for Intel Atom D510, D410 processors?

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on December 14, 2009 12:55 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
pine trail.jpgWe're on the Pine Trail - the as yet unreleased, next-gen low-power platform from Intel.

Engadget reports that a German website CarTFT has got hold of a couple of Intel's latest processor / motherboard combos - intended primarily for nettops, it says -  and published some early benchmarks. See - Intel's Atom D510, D410 processors get benchmarked


Continue reading Benchmarks for Intel Atom D510, D410 processors?.

The Intel Atom Processor Developer Program

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on September 25, 2009 8:18 AM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks
Intel Atom developer program.jpgOne more for posterity, really - just marking the development in case it really takes off...

With the start of IDF, Intel has announced its plans for a new ISV and developer programme for the mobile platform. Check out the intel press release - Intel Atom Processor Developer Program for Mobile Devices to Spur New Wave of Applications.

"We want to fuel the growth of Intel Atom-based products designed for the mobile lifestyle," declares Renee James, general manager, Intel Software and Services Group.
Continue reading The Intel Atom Processor Developer Program.

Video: Intel - Designing for the Intel Atom processor Z5xx series

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on September 9, 2009 12:14 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Intel Atom processor Z5xx seriesCheck out this update to the site: John Moore, Application Manager of Intel's Embedded Sales Group gives a presentation at Electronics Weekly Live on the Intel Atom processor Z5xx series.

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* He takes a look at the fundamental driver behind Atom-related technologies, such as the need for efficient computing power...

* He then covers a roadmap of silicon level technologies, showing some of the techniques being used and developed to continue the ability to build smaller transistors, while at the same time be more efficient.

Continue reading Video: Intel - Designing for the Intel Atom processor Z5xx series.

Samsung first to bring an Nvidia Ion netbook to Europe

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on September 7, 2009 2:11 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
An IFA story. The Samsung N510 features Nvidia's Ion graphics processor, reports the Register (also pointing out that the machine has been available to buy in Europe for a week or so).
The N510 also sports an 11.6in, 1366 x 768 display, which will surely appeal to folk who find the netbook-standard 1024 x 600 too cramped.
Nvidia's Ion chipset pairs with Intel's Atom processor - in the N510's case the 1.67GHz N280. The mini-laptop also features Bluetooth, 802.11n Wi-Fi, a 160GB Sata hard drive and 1GB of DDR 2 memory.
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Intel offers free trial of its C++ Compiler

By Alun Williams - Electronics Weekly.com on September 1, 2009 3:39 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
One for the software developers out there. "If you are developing apps for Intel Atom processor-based devices, don't miss this opportunity," writes Intel on its Software Network blog.

Note, you will have to enroll in the "Intel Software Partner Program". More info on the specially-optimised Intel compilers.
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