Product Overview
The AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device works with both AMD Geode™ LX and AMD Geode™ GX processor families to create today's leading high-performance, low-power x86 solution for embedded applications, ranging from thin clients and digital set-top boxes to single-board computers and Personal Access Devices (PADs).
Architecture maximized
for performance
The AMD Geode CS5536 companion device leverages a single,
high-performance modular structure based on AMD GeodeLink™
architecture. This configuration provides internal data speeds
above 1 GB/second, and highly versatile internal power
management.
The AMD Geode CS5536 companion device is optimized to work with the AMD Geode LX and AMD Geode™ GX processors to deliver an integrated solution. The companion device contains state-of-the-industry power management technology that enables end products – especially battery-powered systems – to operate with reduced power consumption.
A complete design solution
Together with the AMD Geode LX and GX processor, the AMD Geode CS5536 companion device designers a complete processing solution for developing a variety of end-user devices that require high-performance x86-based processing and low power usage. The companion device complements the features built into the AMD Geode LX and GX processors, and includes integrated controllers for audio, hard disk drive (ATA-6) USB 2.0, power management, and more – all based on the innovative GeodeLink architecture.
The AMD Geode CS5536 companion device supports the latest high-speed USB 2.0 standard.
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