AMD Announces AMD-K6/300 Processor for Mobile Computing; AMD Family of Mobile Processors Brings Price and Performance Benefits to Mobile Computing.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1998--AMD (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. ) today announced availability of the AMD-K6(R)/300 processor optimized for mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings , setting new standards in performance for the price of notebook PCs. This latest offering builds upon the success of the AMD-K6/266 mobile processor. "The superior price for the performance benefits that desktop system users have embraced with AMD-K6 processors are now available in our family of processors for mobile computing," said S. Atiq Raza, AMD executive vice president and chief technical officer. "We plan to offer a full line of mobile processor solutions from entry-level to the high end." In an earlier announcement today, Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. introduced the Presario 1250, the first notebook to feature the mobile 300-MHz AMD-K6 processor. This all-in-one notebook features a 12.1-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor Active Matrix display (hardware) active matrix display - A type of liquid crystal display where each display element (each pixel) includes an active component such as a transistor to maintain its state between scans. Contrast passive matrix display. , 512 KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache A common type of static RAM chip used for memory caches. After the first byte is accessed, access to subsequent memory locations takes fewer machine cycles than with previous designs. See L2 cache and static RAM. , 64 MB SycnDRAM memory (expandable to 96 MB) and a 6.4 GB hard drive. The Presario 1250 is available nationwide. "Compaq Presario notebooks are the best selling notebooks in the retail channel," said Greg Memo, Compaq vice president, Mobile Products Division, Consumer Products Group. "We will continue to deliver the ultimate PC value to our customers at unbeatable prices using great technologies like AMD K6 processors." Other OEMs are expected to announce notebook computers based on the AMD-K6/300 mobile processor in the near future. About the Mobile AMD-K6(R) processor The mobile AMD-K6/300 processor generates less heat and consumes significantly less power than its desktop counterpart. It meets the demands of portable computing with an extended Tcase rating (85(Degree)C) and typical power consumption of less than 6.6 Watts. It is available in PGA (1) (Professional Graphics Adapter) An early IBM PC display standard for 3D processing with 640x480x256 resolution. It was not widely used. (2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. and BGA (Ball Grid Array) A popular surface mount chip package that uses a grid of solder balls as its connectors. Available in plastic and ceramic varieties, BGA is noted for its compact size, high lead count and low inductance, which allows lower voltages to be used. packages, the latter offering the smallest form factor with a foot print of one square inch. All AMD-K6 processors feature sixth-generation x86 processing, leading-edge performance for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating systems, 64K of on-chip L1 cache, industry-standard MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). (TM) instructions and state-of-the-art manufacturing in AMD's 0.25-micron process technology. Pricing and Availability The 300-MHz AMD mobile processor is available now for $229 in lots of 1,000. 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 $2.4 billion in 1997. (NYSE:AMD). 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 the AMD-K6 processor involves risks and uncertainties including whether the company will be able to produce and distribute AMD-K6 processors at higher speed grades; the company will expand current product lines for mobile computing; the company will maintain or increase the current production yields; the company will be successful in expanding its customer base; customer demand for the AMD-K6 processors will continue at current or greater levels; and worldwide economic conditions will change and affect demand for microprocessors and other integrated circuits. Investors are urged to consult the risks and uncertainties detailed in the company reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WORLD WIDE WEB: Press announcements and other information about AMD are available on the Internet via the World Wide Web. Type http://www.amd.com at the URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. prompt. NOTE TO EDITOR: Readers may obtain additional information by calling 1 (800) 222-9323 or (408) 749-5703. AMD, the AMD logo, K6, 3DNow! and combinations thereof are trademarks and AMD-K6 is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MMX is a trademark of the Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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