Via
Technologies has unveiled its 500MHz Eden CPU which it claims is the most
power-efficient x86 processor yet produced.
The new chip draws a single watt of power when in use, and just 0.1 watt when
idle, and joins Via's ultra-low voltage processor family designed primarily for
ultra-mobile applications.
Because of its very low power draw the CPU does not require a fan, reducing
the power requirements even further and opening up design options for
developers.
Richard Brown, vice president of corporate marketing at Via, claimed that
Eden's design "defines our 'small is beautiful' strategy" and "provides a way
for embedded developers to push the market forward".
The new processor is powerful enough to run portable media devices and UMPCs,
while still enabling system platforms to maintain a maximum power drain of less
than 10 watts, greatly improving battery life.
Eden will be showcased at the
Embedded
System Conference in Taipei on 23-24 August 2007 along with several customer
boards.
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