Pentium 4 processor running at clock rates up to 4 GHz.
Intel Driving Industry Leading Technology and Initiatives for Wide Array of Client Devices
Innovations Range From Higher Speed Connections to Next-Generation Computing Concepts
(Looks like you got your wish, Milo)
("In spite of all of that and in spite of the excellent keynote speech by Craig Barrett, the one thing that has been lacking from this year's IDF are the hard hitting product demonstrations that we're used to. Where's the air-cooled 4GHz Pentium 4? Where's the talk of the Pentium 4's successor?")
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2002--Intel Corporation today highlighted innovative new technologies that will deliver better experiences for users of desktop computers, mobile PCs and wireless computing devices.
The technologies include Intel's next generation desktop processor and the forthcoming mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor -- M, along with details of 2.5 and 3G communications processors for wireless devices.
Intel executives, in remarks at the Intel Developer Forum, Spring 2002, also outlined the progress of several industry initiatives such as 3GIO, a high speed interconnection technology between devices within the computer; the Intel® Personal Client Architecture (PCA) developer network, a support network for wireless developers; and a new Mobility Enabling Program, designed to enhance the future of mobile PCs.
Desktop PCs: the Digital Home
In remarks to the developer community, Louis Burns, vice president and co-general manager, Desktop Platforms Group disclosed plans for Intel's upcoming desktop processor, code-named Prescott. The processor, slated for 2003, is Intel's next generation processor based on the Intel® NetBurst(TM) microarchitecture. Prescott will, among other things, include Hyper-Threading technology, an Intel technology that allows operating systems to view a single physical processor as if it were two, significantly increasing platform performance. Additionally, Burns demonstrated a Pentium 4 processor running at clock rates up to 4 GHz.
``The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has become the desktop platform of choice for both consumers and business,'' said Burns. ``Intel is driving a number of innovative technologies over the next year that will accelerate the digital convergence at home and continue to enhance our desktop platform capabilities, including higher performing processors and revolutionary new form factors.''
Burns discussed technology that enables small form factor computer systems without comprising performance or scalability. He announced a new initiative to standardize form factors for systems based on 3GIO building blocks. Intel plans to support the 3GIO architecture across a wide range of product segments with initial silicon scheduled to be available in the second half of 2003.
Mobile PCs: On The Go
Anand Chandrasekher, vice president and general manager, Mobile Platforms Group, highlighted Intel's efforts in the mobile market and outlined the future of mobile PCs where secure wireless connectivity, high performance and increased battery life offer a variety of new usage models for consumer and business. He urged the industry to design technologies and mobile PCs that address and reinforce this vision and announced the Intel Mobility Enabling Program, an Intel-led initiative to bring the industry together to create guidelines for a new generation of mobile computers.
``Intel is leading the industry to support the Mobility Enabling Program,'' said Chandrasekher. ``Together the industry can deliver exciting new platforms that meet the promise of anytime, anywhere computing and secure connectivity.''
Additionally, Chandrasekher discussed technical benefits of the forthcoming mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor -- M and demonstrated the processor's performance with the first public demo of a soft decode of 1080i (HDTV quality) content on a notebook PC. While incorporating all the advanced technologies of its desktop counterpart, the mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor -- M will also include mobile-specific features such as Enhanced SpeedStep(TM) technology, and Deeper Sleep for low power state and small mobile packaging for thinner, lighter mobile PCs.
Banias, the code name for Intel's next generation mobile processor architecture, will also incorporate these technologies along with other innovative features designed specifically for mobile computing. Banias will be available in the first half of 2003 and will be based on a new core chip design. Chandrasekher demonstrated a working sample of a chipset, code named Odem, designed for the mobile market segment, which will be introduced along with the Banias processor.
Wireless Devices: Anywhere, Anytime
Ron Smith, Intel senior vice president and general manager, Wireless Communications and Computing Group, focused developers' attention on Intel's wireless client product strategy. Intel's wireless products are built around three core technologies -- the Intel® XScale(TM) microarchitecture for applications processing, the Intel® Micro Signal Architecture for signal processing and Intel Wireless Flash Memory. These technologies are optimized for higher performance and lower power consumption for users of wireless devices. These technologies are the key ingredients of the Intel® Personal Internet Client Architecture, Intel's development blueprint for designing wireless handheld communication products that combine voice communications and Internet access capabilities.
Future wireless technology from Intel will integrate communications functions, outstanding processing power and leadership memory features onto a single ``Wireless Internet on a Chip,'' -- the foundation for Intel's GSM/GPRS (2.5G) and WCDMA (3G) communications processors currently under development. Intel has a 3G communications processor test chip in its labs and will be introducing a 2.5G version based on the Wireless Internet on a Chip technology later this year.
``Our next-generation technology will provide new levels of performance at low levels of power to enable a class of wireless Internet applications that will help drive the next wave of growth for the wireless industry,'' said Smith.
Smith introduced Intel PCA hardware and software developer kits for generating Intel PCA-optimized devices and applications. The software kit features a full tool suite for IBM WebSphere Everyplace Embedded Software optimized for Intel PCA. The Intel PCA Developer Network offers wireless companies development, technical and marketing support for designing cell phones, personal digital assistants and other mobile Internet devices and applications supporting Intel PCA. To date, more than 600 companies have joined the network and have access to its more than 400 hardware and software design tools.
About IDF
The Intel Developer Forum is the technology industry's premier event for hardware and software developers. Held worldwide throughout the year, IDF brings together key industry players to discuss cutting-edge technology and products for PCs, servers, communications equipment, and handheld clients. For more information on IDF and Intel technology, visit developer.intel.com.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Intel, Pentium, XScale, Intel NetBurst and SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
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