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.

Design versatility: the features and capabilities to create with freedom

The AMD AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device incorporates a full suite of advanced features to enable designers to achieve new levels of performance and creativity with x86-based devices. The companion device contains:

• Versatile I/O functions
• 82xx devices to provide true PC functionality
– 2 PICs (Programmable Interrupt Controllers)
– PIT (Programmable Interval Timer) with 3 channels
– DMA (Direct Memory Access) functions
• Flexible MFGPTs (Multi-Function General Purpose Timers)

General features

• Designed for use with the AMD Geode LX and GX processor families
• 208-Terminal PBGA (Plastic Ball Grid Array) package with internal heatspreader
• 1.2V, 1.25V, or 1.4V (nominal) core operation
• Working and Standby power domains
• IEEE 1149.1-compliant TAP and boundary scan

Technical specifications

• GeodeLink™ PCI Bridge (South Bridge)
– PCI v2.2 compliant
– 32-bit 33/66MHz operation
• GeodeLink™ Controller Processor
– SUSP#/SUSPA# handshake with power management logic provides Sleep control of all GeodeLink devices

*This processor operates at 500 MHz. Model numbers reflect performance as described here: http://www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions/geodelxbenchmark.

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