Wednesday, 27 September 2006

Intel Extends Embedded Offerings With Intel Core 2 Duo Processors

Intel Corporation has expanded the life cycle support for the Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 and T7400 processors for embedded applications, ranging from bank ATMs to Point-Of-Sale (POS) cash registers.

Based on the Intel Core micro architecture, these two Intel dual-core processors aim to expand the portfolio of high-performance solutions with life cycle support for five to seven years for its embedded customers.

System-enhancing hardware innovations such as Intel Virtualisation Technology (Intel VT) are also supported in the E6400 and T7400 processors. With Intel VT, embedded applications running on separate platforms can be consolidated onto a single platform, helping to fuel cost savings and improve reliability and manageability.

Intel is also announcing extended lifecycle support for the latest chipset to pair with the Core 2 Duo E6400, the Intel Q965 Express chipset. This innovative chipset provides Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) capabilities, which allows for remote management and minimises productivity loss due to system downtime. The Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 processor has been validated with the Intel 945GM Express chipset, an extended lifecycle chipset announced earlier this year.

The Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 and T7400 processors are currently available and priced at USD 224 and USD 423 respectively, in 1,000-unit quantities.