AMD targets mobile graphics, better connectivity with M690 chipset
By Ann Steffora Mutschler, Senior Editor -- EDN, March 28, 2007
To equip notebook PCs with better graphics and connectivity performance, increased energy efficiency for extended battery life and overall value, Sunnyvale, Calif.-based microprocessor maker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) today announced the availability of the AMD M690 chipset.
The company also points out that the M690's motherboard GPU technology can be combined with the company’s Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology for an even better mobile experience.
Phil Eisler, corporate VP and general manager for AMD’s chipset division said in a statement, “AMD CPU and GPU technologies work in tandem to deliver increased battery life for mobile workers and consumers who demand a superior graphics and multimedia experience wherever the road takes them.”
For longer battery life, AMD says the M690 incorporates memory technology known as Display Cache, meant to allow the CPU to operate in low-power mode without accessing system memory, which can be coupled with the energy-efficient processor design of AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology to extend battery life by up to 30 minutes over previous AMD mobile technologies.
The AMD M690 is powered by the ATI Radeon X1200 series graphics processor, for access to any of the features found in Windows Vista and strong gaming performance. As the first mobile AMD chipset to support ATI Avivo technology and integrated HDMI and DVI connectivity options, AMD says the M690 provides smooth video playback and vivid images for all multimedia applications, including high-definition content.
AMD says each component of its new mobile platform is designed from the ground up to deliver a superior computing experience, meant to result in increased application stability, higher performance, improved visual experience, longer battery life and greater system value.
The M690 also benefits from the maturity and reliability of ATI Catalyst graphics drivers, optimized to deliver one of the most stable graphics experiences available for Windows Vista, with high performance and broad application support.
Notebooks based upon the AMD M690 and AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology will be available in designs from leading computer manufacturers including ASUS, HP and Fujitsu Siemens Computing, the company concluded.
