VIA to Launches Nano Processors
Written by IT News on 10:22 AM
Soon after the release of OpenBook, in technologies just started Nano VIA processor family. The new product is based on VIA Isaiah Architecture and by plans to introduce low-power processor market.
Apparently the new Nano processors are built on the successful energy efficient VIA C7 processor family. They are designed to offer as much as four times the performance in that power range. The design of the processor enables it to be used in other VIA C7-based systems, mainly because its pin compatibility. Thus, OEMs and motherboard vendors can easily upgrade their current C7-based systems.
VIA Nano new processor family is specially designed for laptop and desktop computer market, offering optimized to perform the most complex calculations, entertainment and connectivity applications. Apparently this new Nanos will be capable of handling Blu-ray Disc ™ HD video playback and the latest PC games, like Crysis. Maybe VIA is trying to become one of the leading manufacturers of consumer processors, as Intel, AMD and NVIDIA.
Fujitsu built with 65 advanced productivity of manufacturing technologies, VIA Nano processor family has been designed for improved power efficiency. "Via Nano processors represent the next generation of technology, x86, providing the basic building blocks for a new genre of computers optimized solutions," said Chen Wenchi, President and CEO, Via Technologies, Inc
First, new products will be launched in two SKUs, namely VIA Nano L-series and U-series. The first series is intended to include desktop and mobile PC systems and the second series was built for small form factor desktop and ultra mobile devices.
The highest model L-series will feature a clock speed of 1.8GHz and maximum level of TDP 25W, a top U-series model will have a 1.3 + GHz and a maximum level of TDP 8W. No word on pricing just yet, but the products are expected on the market in Q3 2008.
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