The licensing of core x86 AMD Geode processor technology to Peking University, via collaboration with the Ministry, would contribute to China’s development of low-power and embedded x86 processor technology in the Greater China region, AMD said.
The Ministry would facilitate discussions between AMD and Chinese companies receiving access to x86 technology licenses. AMD said it would earn revenue from licensing the AMD Geode processor to commercial entities designated by Peking University and the Ministry.
Additionally, AMD would have access to intellectual property derived from the licensed technology and options to invest in businesses that emerge from development of Geode processor-based technology in China.
AMD also said it had opened its new Greater China headquarters in the Zhongguancun Science Park, where several Chinese IT companies, research institutes and universities are also based.
