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Intel® Pentium® Processors E5300 and E2160

Intel® Pentium® processors include the innovative features of Intel® Core™ microarchitecture to deliver energy-efficient dual-core performance for cost-sensitive embedded designs. Available in both 45nm and 65nm process technology, two complete execution cores in one physical package provide simultaneous computing for multi-threaded applications and multi-tasking environments. The 800 MHz front-side bus speed helps support fast data transfer between the processor and the chipset.

These dual-core processors are well suited for a wide range of performance-intensive, low-power embedded applications in smaller form factors such as retail and transaction solutions (i.e., point-of-service terminals and ATMs), gaming platforms, industrial control and automation, and print imaging. While incorporating advanced processor technology, these processors remain software-compatible with previous IA-32 processors.

Intel® Pentium® processors are validated with a variety of chipsets for a selection of graphics, security, manageability, power-efficiency and performance capabilities:

• Intel® Pentium® processor E5300Δ (45nm) is validated with the Intel® G45 Express, Intel® G41 Express, Intel® Q45 Express and Intel® Q35 Express Chipsets
• Intel® Pentium® processor E2160Δ (65nm) is validated with the Intel® Q35 Express and Intel® Q965 Express Chipsets

Intel® Xeon® Processors

The Intel® Xeon® processor is the solution for specific communication applications that require the highest levels of processing performance - such as web-serving, storage (NAS, SAN), search engines, telecommunications servers, network management, security, voice, and load balancing. When coupled with the Intel® E7500, Intel® E7501 or Intel® E7520 chipsets, the Intel Xeon processor provides high memory bandwidth, high memory capacity, and high I/O bandwidth. With 1M or 512K L2 Advanced Transfer Cache, the Intel Xeon processor along with the Intel E7500, Intel E7501 or Intel E7520 chipset creates a balanced platform that is ideal for delivering unparalleled price-performance, scalability and flexibility.

Low Voltage Intel® Xeon® Processors - The Low Voltage Intel® Xeon® processor has the added benefit of lower thermal design power making it ideal for thermally-sensitive, space-constrained environments. When coupled with the Intel E7500, Intel E7501 or the E7520 chipsets, the Low Voltage Intel Xeon processor delivers compelling value in a variety of network infrastructure applications including web-serving, search engines, telecommunications servers, network management, security, voice, and load balancing.

Intel® Pentium® M Processor

The Intel® Pentium® M processor utilizes a new microarchitecture to meet the current and future demands of high-performance, low-power embedded computing, making it ideal for medium-to-large enterprise communications applications, transaction terminal, interactive client, and industrial automation applications. While incorporating advanced processor technology, it remains software-compatible with previous members of the Intel® microprocessor family.



The Intel Pentium M Processor on 0.13u process technology is validated with the Intel E7501 and Intel 855GME chipsets. The Intel Pentium M Processor on 90nm process technology is validated with the Intel E7501, 855GME, E7520, E7320 chipsets, Mobile Intel® 915GME Express Chipset and Intel® 3100 (see table for details). These unique platform combinations help address a variety of customer requirements.

Intel® Atom™ Processor N270

The Intel® Atom™ processor N270Ω, implemented in 45nm technology, is power-optimized and delivers robust performance-per-watt for cost-effective embedded solutions. Featuring extended lifecycle support, this processor offers an excellent solution for embedded market segments such as digital signage, interactive clients (kiosks, point-of-sale terminals), thin clients, digital security, residential gateways, print imaging, and commercial and industrial control. The processor remains software compatible with previous 32-bit Intel® architecture and complementary silicon.

This single-core processor is validated with the mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset, consisting of the Intel® 82945GSE Graphics Memory Controller Hub and Intel® I/O Controller Hub 7-M. The chipset features power-efficient graphics with an integrated 32-bit 3D graphics engine based on Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 architecture with SDVO, LVDS, CRT, and TV-Out display ports. It provides rich I/O capabilities and flexibility via high-bandwidth interfaces such as PCI Express,* PCI, Serial ATA, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.

Pentium® Processors with MMX™ Technology

From point-of-sale (POS) terminals and retail kiosks to advanced networking equipment, Pentium® processors with MMX™ technology enable developers of embedded systems to step up to new levels of performance. To make these designs even easier and more flexible, Intel is making the performance advantages of MMX technology available at a choice of integration levels.

	The upgrade path for embedded Intel® architecture includes longer life cycle support for the 200 MHz and 233 MHz Pentium processors with MMX technology.
	Intel offers 166 MHz and 266 MHz Low-power Pentium processors with MMX technology. Both are available in thin HL-PBGA packaging, as well as PPGA packaging. The 166 MHz Pentium processor is also available in extended temperature range -40ºC to +115ºC.
	Also, the Intel 430TX PCIset now supports synchronous DRAM [SDRAM] in embedded applications.