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Introduction To Atom Processor

This document provides an introduction to the Atom processor, including that it utilizes PCI Express for interfaces, integrates graphics and other functions, and uses an open PCI Express interface for flexibility in input/output solutions.

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Introduction To Atom Processor

This document provides an introduction to the Atom processor, including that it utilizes PCI Express for interfaces, integrates graphics and other functions, and uses an open PCI Express interface for flexibility in input/output solutions.

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Introduction to Atom Processor:

This block diagram provides a description of the functions, capabilities, and connectivity within the Intel processor platform shown. These processors utilize the open PCI Express* standard for processor-to-chipset interfaces delivering greater I/O flexibility. They feature integrated 3D graphics, video encode and decode, and memory and display controllers in one package to help reduce material cost and save board real estate. The Intel Atom Processor E6xx Series is the next-generation Intel architecture CPU for the small form factor ultra low power embedded segments based on a new architecture partitioning. The new architecture partitioning integrates the 3D graphics engine, memory controller, and other blocks with the Intel architecture CPU core. The processor departs from the proprietary chipset interfaces used by other Intel architecture CPUs to an open-standard, industry-proven PCI Express* v1.0 interface. This allows it to be paired with customer-defined IOH, ASIC, FPGA, and off-the-shelf discrete components. This provides utmost flexibility in IO solutions. This is important for deeply embedded applications, in which IOs differ from one application to another, unlike traditional PC-like applications.

Figure 1. System Block Diagram

The Intel Atom Processor E6xx Series is the next-generation Intel architecture (IA) CPU for the small form factor ultra low power embedded segments based on a new architecture partitioning. The new architecture partitioning integrates the 3D graphics engine, memory controller and other blocks with the IA CPU core. Please refer to subsequent chapters for a detailed description of functionality. The processor departs from the proprietary chipset interfaces used by other IA CPUs to an open-standard, industry-proven PCI Express* v1.0 interface. This allows it to be paired with customer-defined IOH, ASIC, FPGA and off-the-shelf discrete components. This provides utmost flexibility in IO solutions. This is important for deeply embedded applications, in which IOs differ from one application to another, unlike traditional PClike applications. Figure shows an example system block diagram provides an overview of the major features of the processor.

Key Features:

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