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The AMD Opteron™ Processor
for High-end Embedded Designs
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Providing a balanced approach to embedded system design
The AMD Opteron™ processor helps enable a breakthrough in high-performance, low
power processing for edge-of-enterprise markets including storage and tele-
communications, as well as more traditional embedded markets such as security and medical
imaging, military systems, and single-board computing. AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture helps provide a balanced
foundation for embedded systems. Based on the industry-standard x86 platform, AMD64 delivers the right match of processing
power, memory performance, I/O throughput, and scalability. Add the vision of 32- and 64-bit application support with native multi-core
computing in a consistent thermal envelope and many embedded designers are finding their AMD Opteron™ processor-based next-
generation systems deliver superior application performance.
power processing for edge-of-enterprise markets including storage and tele-
communications, as well as more traditional embedded markets such as security and medical
imaging, military systems, and single-board computing. AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture helps provide a balanced
foundation for embedded systems. Based on the industry-standard x86 platform, AMD64 delivers the right match of processing
power, memory performance, I/O throughput, and scalability. Add the vision of 32- and 64-bit application support with native multi-core
computing in a consistent thermal envelope and many embedded designers are finding their AMD Opteron™ processor-based next-
generation systems deliver superior application performance.
What can a leading processor platform offer?
AMD Opteron processors with third generation Direct Connect Architecture can help improve overall system performance and
efficiency by helping eliminate traditional bottlenecks inherent in architectures where traditional front-side buses restrict and
interrupt the flow of data. With AMD Opteron processors, there are no front-side buses. Instead, the processors, memory, and I/O
are directly connected to the CPU. Further, the integrated memory controller helps reduce memory latency while HyperTransport™
technology delivers a very high I/O bandwidth. Data speeds through the system without encountering the traditional front-side
bus bottleneck of competing x86 platforms. In addition to the architectural benefits inherent in Direct Connect Architecture, the
AMD Opteron processor offers the following unique advantages for high-end embedded systems:
AMD Opteron processors with third generation Direct Connect Architecture can help improve overall system performance and
efficiency by helping eliminate traditional bottlenecks inherent in architectures where traditional front-side buses restrict and
interrupt the flow of data. With AMD Opteron processors, there are no front-side buses. Instead, the processors, memory, and I/O
are directly connected to the CPU. Further, the integrated memory controller helps reduce memory latency while HyperTransport™
technology delivers a very high I/O bandwidth. Data speeds through the system without encountering the traditional front-side
bus bottleneck of competing x86 platforms. In addition to the architectural benefits inherent in Direct Connect Architecture, the
AMD Opteron processor offers the following unique advantages for high-end embedded systems:
> HyperTransport™ technology provides up to 17.6GB/s per link
in HT 3.0 generation, and is compatible with HT 1.0 generation
implementation
implementation
> On-die integrated DDR2 memory controller offers available
memory bandwidth up to 12.8GB/s (with DDR2-800) per
processor
processor
> Hardware assisted AMD Virtualization™ technology in AMD
Opteron processors with DDR2 helps streamline the efficiency
of multiple servers and provides virtual machine memory
isolation for improved security
of multiple servers and provides virtual machine memory
isolation for improved security
> Socket F (1207) provides system upgrade option from dual-
core to quad-core in the same physical foorprint with future
upgrade to six-core when they become available
upgrade to six-core when they become available
Dual Dynamic Power Management (DDPM)
> Allows for independent voltage control between the CPU cores
> Allows for independent voltage control between the CPU cores
and memory controller
> Optimizes memory bandwidth for improved system
performance
> Helps reduce system power consumption and heat generation
AMD CoolCore™ technology
> Reduces processor energy consumption by turning off unused
> Reduces processor energy consumption by turning off unused
parts of the processor
> Helps reduce power and cooling costs by lowering the energy
consumption of the platform design
Reliable, scalable
It’s a fact that reliability is key in selecting embedded system
components. AMD Opteron processors are NEBS-friendly,
supporting telecommunications industry requirements for
reliability. AMD64 technology provides features like Error Correcting
Code (ECC) and JTAG interfaces for effective debug during system
development. Additionally, Direct Connect Architecture requires
fewer chips on the motherboard, further enhancing a system’s
overall reliability.
It’s a fact that reliability is key in selecting embedded system
components. AMD Opteron processors are NEBS-friendly,
supporting telecommunications industry requirements for
reliability. AMD64 technology provides features like Error Correcting
Code (ECC) and JTAG interfaces for effective debug during system
development. Additionally, Direct Connect Architecture requires
fewer chips on the motherboard, further enhancing a system’s
overall reliability.
The AMD Opteron processor provides unique scalability options
with glueless multi-processing from one socket (2, 4 or 6 core) to
8 socket systems. This, combined with AMD64’s reliability, helps
deliver an embedded design that can provide customers a long-
range plan for the life cycle of their systems.
with glueless multi-processing from one socket (2, 4 or 6 core) to
8 socket systems. This, combined with AMD64’s reliability, helps
deliver an embedded design that can provide customers a long-
range plan for the life cycle of their systems.
Beyond outstanding processors: Longevity, exceptional
design support, quick time to market
The AMD64 Longevity Program is designed so that the high-
performance processors you select for an embedded design will
be available when you need them. AMD understands the unique
requirements of the embedded market and our AMD64 Longevity
Program is in place to maximize the available choice of leading
edge x86 processors – delivering a wide range of performance,
power, thermal, and packaging features.
design support, quick time to market
The AMD64 Longevity Program is designed so that the high-
performance processors you select for an embedded design will
be available when you need them. AMD understands the unique
requirements of the embedded market and our AMD64 Longevity
Program is in place to maximize the available choice of leading
edge x86 processors – delivering a wide range of performance,
power, thermal, and packaging features.
AMD has a strong design support program in place. From
Reference Design Kits (RDKs) to extensive and readily available
documentation to a suite of leading debug tools, our goal is to
make your design cycle quick and efficient, and to help you get
your embedded products on the market quickly. Add this to the
improved time to market achieved with utilizing commercial off-
the-shelf products like the industry-standard x86 AMD Opteron
processor.
Reference Design Kits (RDKs) to extensive and readily available
documentation to a suite of leading debug tools, our goal is to
make your design cycle quick and efficient, and to help you get
your embedded products on the market quickly. Add this to the
improved time to market achieved with utilizing commercial off-
the-shelf products like the industry-standard x86 AMD Opteron
processor.