Tony - Re: ", you, PB or Paul might point out (if it hasn't been done already) that the lower the Vcc supply voltage goes, the higher % a 0.1V drop, e.g., is. Hey, maybe I just did. Like, don't expect too many more 0.2V reductions! Any?"
Thank you for pointing out that important point.
The AMDroids can rejoice - AMD introduced their 400 MHz K6-2P for MOBILE applications running at 2.2 volts and a TYPICAL power of 12+ watts, 3 watts more than the MAXIMUM power dissipated by Intel's 0.18 micron 400 MHz Dixon.
AMD even trotted out their little monkey to announce a notebook PC using the chip.
Compaq was, of course, the only AMD monkey to make such an announcement.
Note - AMD DID NOT ANNOUNCE a 400 MHz Kmart 63 notebook chip !
Paul
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biz.yahoo.com
Tuesday June 15, 10:31 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
AMD Introduces 400MHz Mobile AMD-K6-2-P Processor
Chosen by Compaq to Power New Presario 1600 Series Notebook PC Models
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1999--AMD today introduced a 400MHz version of the Mobile AMD-K6®-2-P processor with 3DNow!(TM) technology.
This device extends the performance of AMD's Mobile AMD-K6-2-P family of processors and is AMD's highest frequency mobile product offered to date. Compaq Computer Corporation has announced a new Presario notebook system based upon the 400MHz Mobile AMD-K6-2-P processor.
''AMD is committed to delivering high levels of performance at all system price points,'' said Dana Krelle, vice president of marketing for AMD's Computation Products Group. ''The new 400MHz Mobile AMD-K6-2-P processor builds on our leadership in the growing value segment of the notebook market. The Mobile AMD-K6-2-P and the recently introduced Mobile AMD-K6-III-P processors offer our OEMs and end-users a very competitive choice in the value and high-performance segments of the notebook market.''
''Compaq is pleased to introduce new Presario 1600 Series notebook Internet PC models based upon the 400MHz Mobile AMD-K6-2-P processor,'' said Alex Gruzen, general manager of Compaq's Consumer Mobile Division. ''With prices starting at $1,999 for 400MHz of power in a notebook, Compaq delivers unmatched value to home and home office/small office users.''
About The Mobile AMD-K6®-2-P Processor
The Mobile AMD-K6-2-P processors operate at a core voltage of 2.2 Volts, have an extended case temperature rating of 80(degree) C, and dissipate less than 12 Watts of power running typical applications.
The AMD mobile processors are available in an industry-standard, Socket 7 and Super7(TM) platform-compatible, 321-pin ceramic pin grid array (CPGA) package.
AMD-K6-2 processors deliver compelling, sixth-generation performance for today's demanding Microsoft® Windows® compatible home and office applications. These 9.3-million-transistor processors are manufactured on AMD's 0.25-micron, five-layer-metal process technology at AMD's Fab 25 wafer fabrication facility in Austin, Texas.
About 3DNow!(TM) Technology
3DNow! technology, developed by AMD, is the first innovation to the x86 architecture that significantly enhances floating-point-intensive 3D graphics and multimedia applications. It uses SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) and other performance enhancements to provide a compelling visual computing experience. AMD introduced this feature to the notebook computing platform in January 1999, with the Mobile AMD-K6-2 processor.
The worldwide installed base of 3DNow! technology-enhanced PCs has grown to more than 12 million desktop and notebook systems spanning all price points. Support for 3DNow! technology exists today in leading industry-standard application programming interfaces (APIs), including Microsoft's DirectX 6.x and SGI's OpenGL APIs. In addition, numerous hardware and software products have been optimized for 3DNow! technology. For a complete list of hardware and software products that support 3DNow! technology, visit the AMD web site at www1.amd.com . Leading software titles optimized for 3DNow! technology are available online at the 3DNow! Technology Aisle on Chumbo.com.
Pricing and Availability
The 400MHz Mobile AMD-K6-2-P processor is available today, and priced at $187 in 1,000-unit quantities.
About AMD
AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices, and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, California, AMD had revenues of $2.5 billion in 1998. (NYSE: AMD - news).
Cautionary Statement
Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements of management's expectations involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Any forward-looking statement about AMD processors involves risks and uncertainties including whether the company will be successful in producing the processors at higher levels of performance; the company will produce the processors in volumes required by customers; or customer demand for AMD processors will continue at current or greater level. Investors are urged to consult the risks and uncertainties detailed in the company reports filed with the Securities and Exchanges Commission.
Note to Editors: AMD, the AMD logo, K6, 3DNow! and combinations thereof and Super7 are trademarks and AMD-K6 is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Kerry Elliott, 408/749-2920 (PR)
kerry.elliott@amd.com
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