AMD EMBEDDED G-SERIES PLATFORM
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EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS AM D EM BEDDE D G-SE RIE S PLATFO RM The world’s first combination of low-power CPU and advanced GPU integrated into a single embedded device. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The AMD Embedded G-Series processor is the world’s first integrated circuit to combine a low-power CPU and a discrete-level GPU into a single embedded Accelerated Processing Unit (APU). This unprecedented level of graphics integration builds a new foundation for high performance multi-media content delivery in a small form factor and power efficient platform for a broad range of embedded designs. Based on a power-optimized core, the AMD Embedded G-Series platform delivers levels of performance in a compact BGA package that is ideal for low power designs in embedded applications such as Digital Signage, x86 Set-Top Box (xSTB), IP-TV, Thin Client, Information Kiosk, Point-of-Sale, Casino Gaming, Media Servers, and Industrial Control Systems. A flexible platform that in one package offers many choices for power efficiency, visual experience with high resolution, and fully connected Internet experience with maximum multi-media capability. Delivering unprecedented high definition visual experience while still maintaining a low power design. > irectX® 11 support lets you enjoy awesome graphics performance, D stunning 3D visual effects and dynamic interactivity LOW POWER, EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE The AMD G-Series platform is a flexible solution that in the same package offers scalable choices for the level of CPU performance, power efficiency, and visual experience. The AMD G-T16R APU with an average power of only 2.3 Watts2 enables very small form factor, fan-less and portable applications. APU configurations are available with single or dual x86 cores, at 4.5W, 9W or 18W thermal design power (TDP), and two levels of graphics and video performance. Each APU supports single or dual-independent high resolution displays and exceptional multi-media capability with hardware decode support for H.264, VC-1, MPEG2, WMV, DivX and Adobe® Flash. When paired with the AMD A50M controller hub with support for advanced interfaces such as 6Gb/s SATA, Generation 2 PCI Express®, and HD Audio, the AMD G-Series platform delivers a low power, value-oriented solution for applications requiring a better balance of CPU and multimedia performance. For high-end, full- featured platforms, the AMD A55E controller hub is an alternative pairing choice with added features of Gigabit Ethernet MAC, RAID (0/1/5/10) support with FIS-based switching, and PCI local bus support. HEADLESS EMBEDDED SYSTEMS For deeply embedded headless systems, the AMD Embedded G-Series CPU models T48L and T30L enable whisper-quiet media servers and model T24L enables fanless design for factory control systems. > dvanced discrete-level GPU with OpenGL 4.0 and OpenCL™ A 1.1 support in an integrated device provides support to build the designs of tomorrow, today > nprecedented graphics performance/per watt thru advanced U graphics and hardware acceleration delivering over 3X performance per watt of previous generation1. > Selective models, T56N and T40N, have additional boost capability enabled by AMD Turbo CORE technology without additional power draw. Enabling Innovative Small Form Factor Designs - Smaller foot print and low power solution reduces overall system costs. > he integration of the APU reduces the foot print of a traditional T three-chip platform to two chips, the APU and its companion controller hub. This simplifies the design, requiring fewer board layers and a smaller power supply, thereby driving down system costs. Reduced Costs over the Product Life Cycle - A single, scalable platform design that allows OEMs to reduce development costs, optimize solutions and increase product stability. > single APU architecture with an array of performance A options, the AMD Embedded G-Series platform lets OEMs utilize a single board design to enable solutions that span from entry level to high end. The commonality of the scalable platform design across multiple product variants can help reduce development costs, simplify the supply chain and reduce operational complexity. > MD’s embedded lifecycle, with planned availability of at A least 5 years, helps to ensure a long life for an OEM design. 1. hen comparing the AMD Embedded G-Series T44R platform to the AMD Sempron™ 210U/780E platform running 3DMark™ 06. Internal testing of current vs. previous generation AMD processor-based W embedded systems as of October 13, 2010 showed more than 3X graphics performance-per-watt advantage for the current generation. Current system: AMD G-T44R APU (9W TDP), Inagua development platform, 2 GB RAM, Windows® 7. Previous generation: AMD Sempron™ 2010U processor (15W TDP), MSI 9858 motherboard, 2 GB RAM, Windows 7. Graphics performance-per-watt calculated based on 3DMark™ 06 benchmark divided by solution thermal design power (TDP). 2. hile running a Winbench 99 business graphics benchmark the AMD G-T16R APU consumed an average of 2.284W. I/O Controller Hub power is estimated based on the measured average power drawn W by the I/OCH of .965W during a run of 3DMark 06. System Configuration: AMD G-T16R APU (DVT) at 30°C, “Inagua” Development Board, 4GB 1.35V DDR3, Windows 7 Ultimate. EMB-26

Key Architecture Benefits APU FEATURES > High speed device interconnect > High performance integrated x86 core(s) > Integrated cutting edge graphics processor > igh-bandwidth, low-latency integrated H memory controller > Low-latency platform interface > Single or dual x86 Processor > Advanced Branch Prediction > Out-of-Order Instruction Execution - Full OOO Instruction Execution - Full OOO Load/Store Engine > High Performance Floating Point > AMD64 64-bit ISA > SSE1,2,3, SSSE3 ISA, SSE4A, MMX™ > Secure Advanced Virtualization > Motion Video Acceleration - Dedicated hardware (UVD 3) for...