Intel launches SoCs, plans consumer electronics chip
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Intel plans to use its chip design expertise, factory capacity and advanced manufacturing techniques to create what it says are ‘web savvy’ SoC designs and products.
The first eight such products have been launched as the EP80579 Integrated Processor family, targeted at security, storage, communications and industrial robotics applications. Each device is based on the Pentium M processor and features an integrated memory controller hub, and a variety of integrated communications and embedded I/O controllers.
According to Intel, it has more than 15 SoC projects in process, including the company’s first consumer electronics chip, scheduled for introduction later this year. Most of these products will be based on the Atom processor core, bringing increased energy efficiency and the ability for customisation.
“We’re now able to deliver more highly integrated products ranging from industrial robotics and in car infotainment systems to set top boxes, MIDs and other devices,” said Gadi Singer, general manager of Intel’s SoC Enabling Group. “By designing more complex systems onto smaller chips, Intel will scale the performance, functionality and software compatibility of the Intel Architecture, whilst controlling the overall power, cost and size requirements to better meet respective market needs.”
