| Q: | Why did AMD acquire the Information Appliance (IA) Division of National Semiconductor?
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| A: | AMD’s acquisition of the IA division of National Semiconductor extends our commitment to x86 from embedded appliances to high-end servers.
The acquisition allows AMD to offer the Geode™ product line into the embedded processor markets including the thin client, smart display and set-top box markets. The Geode product family includes an integrated silicon and system solution set designed with embedded x86 processors optimized for power and performance. |
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| Q: | What types of products/technologies has the IA division developed?
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| A: | The IA Division of National Semiconductor has been dedicated to designing and developing low power x86-based systems-on-a-chip (SOCs) and was previously a division of Cyrix that National acquired in 1999.
The products include:
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GX Processors and Companion Chips
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GX1 - Low Power Integrated x86 Processor
- CS5530A – Multi-Function South Bridge
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GX2 - Integrated Processor
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Geode IA-On-A-Chip Device Applications
- SC1100 - Advanced set-top box, consumer access device, residential gateway, thin client, or embedded system.
- SC1200/1201 - Set-Top Box Applications
- SC2200 - Thin-Client desktop computing
- SC3200 - Personal Access Devices that automatically connect to the Web when powered up, allowing users to be on the Internet in less than a minute and for use in Residential Gateway applications
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| Q: | How can I get information on the IA division and the Geode line of processors?
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| A: | The information is available as AMD Geode Solutions information on AMD’s website. |
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| Q: | Who can I contact about ordering the Geode line from AMD?
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| A: | Please contact your local AMD sales office. |
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