Intel has released the mobile Intel Atom processor-based platform, formerly codenamed "Cedar Trail", which is designed to provide small, compact, on-the-go computing with great battery life at an affordable price.
The new platform’s dedicated media engine enables full 1080p high-definition playback of videos and Blu-Ray content and includes additional digital display and output options including HDMI and DisplayPort.
Systems based on the new Intel Atom processors are expected to have up to 10 hours of battery life and weeks of standby and Intel increases processor, overall system performance while reducing power consumption up to 20% compared to the previous platform.
Based on Intel’s 32nm process technology, Intel incorporated several new features into the platform such as Intel Wireless Display and Intel Wireless Music.
The dual-core Intel Atom processor N2600 and Intel Atom processor N2800 are paired with the Intel NM10 Express Chipset and feature a small form factor package size that saves system board real estate and enables thinner netbook designs.
In addition to the mobile processors, Intel offers the Intel Atom processor D2500 and D2700 for entry-level desktop and all-in-one designs, as well as intelligent system solutions. The platform supports a range of operating systems including: Windows, MeeGo, and Tizen.
The new Intel Atom processors provide a lower thermal design power (TDP) and power management features such as Intel Deeper Sleep and Intel SpeedStep Technology that enable lower power designs.
The always on, always connected capabilities are also ideal for entry-level point-of-sale systems with the ability to boot up instantly to serve customers at a moment’s notice and the intelligent system designs are offered 7-year lifecycle support, as well as support for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows XP and Xpe, Windows Embedded Compact, Yocto Project and Wind River VxWorks operating systems.
