What’s New at Intel® Embedded?
Resources to help you find the latest updates, tools and services you can use.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
- Developers, are you still waiting for the hardware to be available or stable to get your software development started? Not anymore. Get the details on the Wind River* Simics* - a full system simulator that lets you build virtual IA system to enable software development and helps reduce time to market and development costs by catching bugs earlier and making debugging easier.
- Coming Soon! The ability to purchase the Intel® Atom™ Processor D2700 Development Kit and the Intel® Atom™ Processor N2800 Development Kit! Check out the Evalution Platforms Program page!
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The Intel® Boot Loader Development Kit (Intel® BLDK) is a software toolkit that allows creation of customized and optimized initialization firmware solutions for embedded Intel® processor-based platforms.
The Intel® BLDK download section is updated with latest Intel® BLDK code reference package version 2.3.6.8 for Intel® Atom™ E6xx processor series – based reference board code name Crown Bay. This release is available in both Windows* and Linux* version with the associated release notes.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
- Ready to evaluate the newly launched Intel® Atom™ Processor N2000 and D2000 series with Intel® NM10 Express Chipset based platform (formerly Cedar Trail)? Get the BIOS, BSP, Drivers, and software tools (under “Software Download” category) to jump start your next design or evaluation. Watch this video, read the product brief or visit this page to get more details about the platform.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
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Come see our streamlined Embedded Product Roadmap. We've re-organized it by product family and made it much easier and faster to find the platform information you need. Give it a try soon!
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Board Support Package (BSP) is implementation specific for a given hardware/board running a particular operating system. The BSP includes the bootloader and device drivers to load the operating system and bring up the devices. Intel’s ecosystem partners provide the BSP for Intel® Atom™ processor based systems. Use the following links to obtain a copy of the BSP from one of our ecosystem partners for free.
(1) Board Support Package (BSP) from Adeneo* Embedded for Intel® Atom™ processor based systems using Windows* CE or Windows* Embedded Compact 7 operating systems.
(2) Board Support Package (BSP) from Bsquare* for Intel® Atom™ processor based systems using Windows* CE or Windows* Embedded Compact 7 operating systems.
(3) Board Support Package (BSP) from Yocto* Project for Intel® Atom™ processor based systems using Yocto* operating system. - Available in Polish: Visit Digital Signage, Retail, and vPro sections of the EDC to find select Solution Briefs, Case Studies and a White Paper.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
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The new Intel® Atom™ Processor N2000 and D2000 series with Intel® NM10 Express Chipset based platform (formerly Cedar Trail) is launched. It is the first Embedded Intel® Atom™ processor based on 32nm process technology to offer always-on, always-connected experience with enhanced visuals and superior performance per watt. Watch this video, read the product brief or visit this page to get more details.
Also, check out the details about the soon to be available evaluation kits for $249 !!
Developers get all the technical information – SKUs details, documentation, tools & utilities, software, drivers, and related products needed to design the systems online at Embedded Design Center. - Follow us on Twitter*: @IntelSys
Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Use the Schematic Review Service to have an Intel team review schematics of your embedded system. This service is now available for Intel® Atom™ processor Z6xx series with Intel® SM35 Express chipset based platform (formerly Oak Trail). Please note this service is limited to privileged users only.
- The Embedded Board Planner tool recently updated for the Intel® Atom™ Processor with Intel® SM35 Express Chipset based platform (formerly Oak Trail) is now available in other languages including Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Portuguese. To change the language, please use the drop-down on the top right hand corner.
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The Intel® Boot Loader Development Kit (Intel® BLDK) is a software toolkit that allows creation of customized and optimized initialization firmware solutions for embedded Intel® processor-based platforms.
The Intel® BLDK download section is updated with latest and also added the Linux versions for ease of developers.
The Linux version of the Development Application version 2.0.0 is now available along with its release notes.
Find the latest Intel® BLDK code reference package version 2.3.6.7 for Intel® Atom™ E6xx processor series – based reference board code name Crown Bay. This release is available in both Windows and Linux version with the associated release notes.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Intel® Atom™ Processor Z6xx Series with Intel® SM35 Express Chipset platform (formerly Oak Trail) is updated with technical content. This includes
(a) BIOS Specification update document for Intel® Atom Processor Z670 (formerly Lincroft).
(b) BIOS Specification update document for Intel® SM35 Express Chipset (formerly Whitney Point).
(c) List of BIOS vendors contact information to provide BIOS development services for the platform.
(d) Schematics for Fox Lake – Tablet Reference Board running Microsoft* Windows* 7 operating system.
(e) White paper that discusses power delivery loop inductance requirements, suggests EDA tools for extracting loop inductances and recommends breakout and decoupling capacitor locations.
(f) User Guide for Fox Lake – Tablet Reference Board running Microsoft* Windows* 7 operating system.
(g) Bill of Materials (BOM) for Fox Lake – Tablet Reference Board running Microsoft* Windows* 7 operating system.
(h) Schematics for Green Ridge – Tablet Reference Board running Google* Android* Honeycomb* operating system.
(i) Best known configuration recommendations for hardware, drivers and BIOS for enabling MeeGo* operating system on Intel® Atom™ processor Z670/Z650 with Intel® SM35 Express chipset based platform. -
See how Intel® Service Edge can combine applications to reduce CapEx and OpEx for Network operators. This 4 minute video illustrates how router and media server applications can be combined on one server.
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As Digital Security and Surveillance systems evolve, the application processing requirements continue to increase. This white paper, Intel® Digital Security Surveillance System Media Performance, provides a look into how 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors meet the evolving video encode and decode demands of DSS systems.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
- Get your schematics reviewed and save a board spin. The free schematic review service is available to all Privilege users worldwide who are designing Intel® Atom™ processor based embedded systems.
- Intel® Embedded Media and Graphics Driver (Intel® EMGD) version 1.10 is now available on EDC. Find more information about the new release in the product brief and the feature matrix documents. The previous Intel® EMGD version 1.8 is still available under archive section on “Download Now” tab.
- High availability is a major requirement in many embedded market segments, such as digital signage, retail and industrial automation, where systems are expected to run 24/7 without fail. The return on investment for highly-reliable systems is even greater for unmanned systems in remote areas, where onsite repair visits can be very expensive. This white paper introduces a new usage model enabled by virtualization that achieves high availability on a single embedded system.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
- Check out this video to find details about the Intel® Atom™ processor Z6xx series with Intel® SM35 Express chipset based platform (formerly Oak Trail) features, SKU support, I/Os support and graphics capabilities. The video also provides the use cases, and gives overview of the tablet reference design based on the platform. Additionally, it also provides the benchmarks comparison of the tablet reference design against the Motorola Zoom* and Samsung Galaxy Tab* 10.1 tablets.
- Tieto* is one of the world’s largest software and hardware services companies providing IT, telecommunications and product engineering services. Find more about their product offerings and support solutions for Intel® Data Plane Development Kit (Intel® DPDK).
- The Intel® Celeron™ Processor 807UE based on Sandy Bridge micro-architecture with just 10W TDP is launched. Find more details about this processor SKU in the product brief and get all the technical content – documents, software and tools to design your next intelligent system.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
- Learn more about "The ABC's of the Intel® Boot Loader Development Kit." This webinar will provide a high-level introduction to Intel® BLDK, supported platforms, product features and support from the 3rd party ecosystem.
- Check out the new EMGD v1.10 release now supporting for the first time Microsoft* Windows Embedded Compact 7(WEC7). The drivers, release notes, and specification update can be found here.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
- New Page: Samples & Special Offers! Find Hardware, software, samples and offers to help speed development through these special programs.
- Find innovative embedded hardware, software, solutions and services from Intel’s ecosystem of third-party vendors using our redesigned Embedded Suppliers page.
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Read how Intel® Xeon™ processors are dramatically decreasing CT scan image processing time, providing clinicians high-quality images, while maximizing diagnostic accuracy and speed. This White Paper describes how GE* and Intel engineers teamed up to reduce the processing time from several days, to one hour or less.
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The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is widely used by government and commercial programs such as OpenSSL. The Intel® Core™ i7 processor has six new instructions to accelerate AES. This presentation, Examining the Performance of Intel® AES New Instructions on the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, is a great way to come up to speed on this important security standard.
- Windows Embedded Compact* 7 operating system is now supported by Intel® Embedded Graphics Drivers (IEGD) version 10.4.1 for Intel® Atom™ processor D400/500, N400/500 series (formerly Pineview). Download the IEGD 10.4.1 drivers from IEGD page.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
- Read how developers can create a higher-performing solution using the aspects of the segmented memory protection mechanism in this White Paper: Segmentation-based Memory Protection Mechanism on Intel® Atom™ Microarchitecture: Coding Optimizations.
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Opportunities in Digital Security and Surveillance (DSS) are growing rapidly as the demand for these solutions expands and expectations increase. As DSS becomes more intelligent and innovations such as HD video and video analytics become more prevalent, the need for higher-performing, more reliable solutions grows even greater. The documents Getting Started in Digital Security and Surveillance and Digital Security and Surveillance Options are a quick way to get up to speed on this quickly changing sector.
- With advancements in Intel® Architecture and enhancements in software offerings as available in Intel® Data Plane Development Kit (Intel® DPDK), communications and networking systems developers can combine the packet processing capability along with application and control plane on the single system using Intel architecture. Get the support from ecosystem vendor - 6WIND* on integrating the packet processing application on your IA based system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why does the Intel® Embedded website include some Intel embedded platforms and not others?
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This site supports leading embedded platforms based on Intel's latest technology. These platforms are selected on the basis of performance/watt, low power, reduced thermals and system-on-a-chip (SOC) integration. Selected platforms include validated combinations of processors and chipsets that are supported by available application reference designs, software and development tools (including loaner tools) and training.
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Will you add new platforms – and if so, when?
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New platforms will be added as new Intel embedded processors and chipsets are launched, and as new collateral, documentation, tools and software become available. See the embedded product line card for more information on Intel’s embedded product lines. |
Why is some content locked?
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Intel private information (indicated by a lock symbol) may only be disclosed to third parties under a valid Corporate Non-Disclosure Agreement (CNDA). Access to locked content on the Intel® Embedded website is limited to users who have received approval of their Privileged Registration Request. |
Where can I get support?
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Intel experts know embedded. Connect with us in our forums, via email, live chat, or by phone for more information on embedded products. Contact us. |
Where can I buy Intel embedded products?
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The Where to Buy page provides several options for purchasing Intel products. |
When using search features, should I use the standard search box or Find it fast?
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The standard search box located in the upper right-hand corner of the pages searches intel.com/embedded and other Intel sites including ark.intel.com, developer.intel.com, intel.com and software.intel.com Find it fast searches intel.com/embedded and allows you to refine your search criteria to specific topics (example: hardware) and document categories (example: benchmarks) and retrieves content that corresponds to your selections. Keyword search retrieves all documents that correspond to the selected keyword. |
Why should I register?
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Registration is the key to obtaining the benefits of the Intel® Embedded website, including sharing information with the Intel® embedded community. |
What is the difference between the two users levels, Basic and Privileged?
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The Basic User level provides open access to public content on the site. Registering as a Basic User lets you share ideas and insights and collaborate with other members of the Intel® embedded community. The Privileged User level provides Basic User benefits plus password-protected access to confidential Intel information located on the site, including schematic and layout files and specification models, in addition to technical training, electronic support and Intel’s Embedded Hardware Test Tool Loan Program. |
What is the registration process?
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To register as a Basic User, complete the online registration form, including your acceptance of the Registered Basic User Terms & Conditions. To register as a Privileged User, complete the online registration form which includes submission of your business profile and acceptance of Registered Privileged User Terms & Conditions. Upon acceptance of your registration request, a new CNDA will be established or a pre-existing CNDA will require validation. |
How do I qualify for Privileged User status?
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To qualify for Privileged User status, a valid Corporate Non-Disclosure Agreement (CNDA) must exist between your company and Intel Corporation. If a CNDA does not exist, your eligibility for a CNDA will be reviewed our registration administrator and the Intel field sales representative in your area. Please submit your request using a company e-mail address, not a personal e-mail domain. |
Can I access other Intel sites with my Intel® EDC login?
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This Intel® Embedded website shares Single Sign On capabilities with Intel® Software Network and Intel® Business Link. Each site has specific registration requirements that must be completed once, and users must use the same email address while registering with each site. A user who is logged into an Intel Software Network or Intel Business Link account can move to the Intel® Embedded website and be logged into their existing account without entering separate login credentials. Registered Privileged users of this Intel® Embedded website can login to their account and access their existing Intel Software Network or Intel Business Link accounts without entering separate login credentials. |
What are the criteria for creating a password for Basic accounts?
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Passwords must be at least six characters in length and contain one or more special characters (~!@#$%^&*()_+-={}[]|?:;<>). Click here to change your password. |
What are the criteria for creating a strong password for Privileged accounts?
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It must:
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