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Intel® Atom™ ProcessorsFor embedded computing
Intel® Atom™ processors, implemented in 45nm process technology, are power-optimized to deliver robust performance per watt, making them ideal for many embedded applications such as interactive kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, in-vehicle infotainment systems, media phones, industrial automation equipment, digital security systems, and residential gateways.
These single-core processors are software-compatible with previous 32-bit Intel® architecture and complementary silicon. They include embedded lifecycle support, which protects system investments by enabling extended product availability for embedded customers.
A three-chip solution is offered with the Intel® Atom™ processor N270Δ and the mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset. A two-chip solution is offered with the Intel® Atom™ processor Z5xx series and the Intel® System Controller Hub US15W.
Design support
Find specifications and technical documents in the Intel® Embedded Design Center for these platforms.
Product information
- Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 for Embedded Computing Product Brief
File Type/Size: PDF 500KB
- Intel® Atom™ Processor Z5xx Series for Embedded Computing Product Brief
File Type/Size: PDF 436KB
Product highlights
- Intel hafnium-based 45nm Hi-k metal gate silicon process technology reduces power consumption, increases switching speed, and significantly increases transistor density over previous 65nm process technology.
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology reduces average system power consumption.
- Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)¹; available in designated SKUs provides high performance-per-watt efficiency in an in-order pipeline. HT Technology provides increased system responsiveness in multi-tasking environments. One execution core appears as two logical processors, and parallel threads are executed on a single core with shared resources.
Δ Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See www.intel.com/products/processor_number/ for details.
¹ Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) requires a computer system with an Intel® processor supporting Intel HT Technology and an Intel HT Technology enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. See www.intel.com/products/ht/hyperthreading_more.htm for more information including details on which processors support Intel HT Technology.