If Intel Atom processor-based platform more first generation aimed at netbook, the second generation of Intel's Atom (formerly known as Moorestown), this time aimed at the smartphone market and tablet computers. Intel officially announced the availability of the second generation Atom processors in the latest platform package starting on Tuesday (05/04/2010).
This platform has been re-partitioned to load Z6xx Atom processor. This platform combines core 45nm Atom processor with 3-D graphics, video encode and decode, as well as memory controllers and display in a single SoC design. Processor-based low-power process technology and manufactured with 45 nm, with 140 million transistors.
In addition, this platform also includes MP20 Platform Controller Hub that supports multiple functions and system level block I / O. New platform has also been equipped with a Mixed Signal IC (MSIC) to integrate the separate power transmission, charging, and consolidate various analog and digital components.
"Intel has delivered its first product that opens the door for Intel Architecture (IA) in the smartphone market segment," said Anand Chandrasekher, as senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Ultra Mobility Group, in a press release. Integrated platform that supports various operating systems and market segments, not just smartphones, but also the tablet computers and other handheld devices.
Ability classmate PC processor platform that can perform fast Internet access, multitasking, running full 1080p HD video quality, recording 720p HD video, 3-D graphics, video conferencing, and multi-point voice. However, on the other hand, reduced power needs up to 50 times smaller than previous generation platforms, reducing the power needed to run the audio data up to 20 times smaller and the reduction of power during browsing, and video scenarios up to 2-3 times smaller. With this power savings, the device can have a standby time of up to more than 10 days, until the second day of audio playback, and battery life for video browsing and up to five hours.
Stunning again, this new platform is able to work with frequencies up to 1.5 GHz for smartphones and up to 1.9 GHz for tablets and other handheld devices. This chip also supports Wi-Fi, 3G/HSPA, WiMAX, and also a variety of operating systems, especially Android, Meego, and Moblin