Date: 06/03/2011

Bobcat core based AMD G-series processors for high-end embedded systems

AMD has made available three new low-power processors for the AMD Embedded G-Series platform based on Bobcat core. AMD says addition of new CPUs for the AMD Embedded G-Series platform allows deeply embedded or "headless" systems, which are used in environments without a screen, monitor, or input device and don't require a graphics solution, to take advantage of the new "Bobcat" CPU core. These new processors are available in 5W and 18W power bands and provide a set of advanced computational features not available in competitive x86 solutions, including out-of-order execution, a high-performance floating point unit, across-the-board 64-bit capability, and multi-core options, claims AMD.

"We know that the ground-breaking AMD Embedded G-Series APUs address a significant trend toward a high-performance visual component in many embedded systems, but there also remains a core market that can benefit from a stand-alone "Bobcat"-based CPU and we are responding to that need," said Buddy Broeker, director, Embedded Solutions, AMD. "It's critical that we support our embedded customers not only with a wide selection of the best possible x86 platform solutions, but with the entire ecosystem they need to design and develop highly differentiated embedded systems. Thus the AMD Fusion Partner Program, as well as our coreboot support and new storage system RDK are significant developments in providing comprehensive embedded solutions."

"Success in today's embedded market relies on more than just quality products and solutions. It takes an entire ecosystem comprised of design support, software development, and sales and marketing partnerships to truly succeed," said David Kenyon, corporate vice president, Worldwide Channel Marketing, AMD. "Today marks a major turning point for AMD's Embedded Solutions business, and our embedded solutions partners. By extending the AMD Fusion Partner Program to our embedded partners, we're offering the tools, training and technical resources to help them succeed in today's competitive marketplace."