Technical Manual “Cool FrontRunner” Version 2.7 17.06.2008 Page 9 of 43
2 Hardware Description
2.1 Processor
AMD Geode
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The AMD Geode™ GX [email protected] processor is a x86 compatible integrated processor running at
366 MHz specifically designed to power embedded devices for entertainment, education, and business. Serving the needs of consumers and business professionals alike, the Geode GX processors are an excellent solution for embedded applications, such as thin clients, interactive settop boxes, personal access devices (PAD's), and industrial appliances. Available with a core voltage of 1.5V, the Geode GX processors offer an extremely low typical power consumption of 2.0W, leading to longer battery life and enabling small form-factor, fanless designs.
While the CPU core provides maximum compatibility with the vast amount of Internet content available, the intelligent integration of several other functions, including graphics, offers a true system-level multimedia solution.
The AMD Geode™ GX [email protected] processor is manufactured in 0.15 micron process featuring following functional blocks: o Integrated FPU that supports the Intel MMX® and AMD 3DNow!™ instruction sets o 16 KB Instruction cache, 16 KB Data cache
• GeodeLink™ Control Processor o Debugging o Power
• GeodeLink Interface Units o High bandwidth packetized unidirectional bus for internal peripherals
• GeodeLink Memory Controller o 64-Bit wide SDRAM bus operating frequency: 111 MHz, 222 MT/S for DDR o High performance 2D graphics controller o Hardware frame buffer compression improves UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) memory efficiency o Supports up to 1600x1200x16 bpp and 1280x1024x24 bpp running at 85 Hz (CRT) o 24 Bit DAC (CRT only) o TFT Controller: 1280x1024 max resolution
• GeodeLink PCI Bridge o Industry standard PCI 2.2 specification compliant o 32-Bit, 66 MHz PCI interface
• Geode I/O Companion Device Interface o Designed to work in conjunction with the AMD Geode™ CS5535 companion device
For further information, please refer to the data book of the AMD Geode
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