VIA takes Eden CPU to 1GHz
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Posted in Business, 11th February 2004 14:22 GMT
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VIA today extended its low-power Eden ESP processor family to 800MHz and 1GHz.
Hardly likely to challenge the x86 mainstream, that. But VIA is aiming the part at small form-factor PCs and PC-derived consumer electronics kit - almost all of which specify fanless operation.
At 1GHz, the 130nm Eden consumes as little as 7W, VIA said.
The new Edens are based on VIA's Nehemiah core - also the foundation for its C3 desktop line and Antaur mobile processor. The chips sport dual hardware random number generators for improved security.
Already available at 733MHz - as the Eden ESP7000 - the new ESP8000 and ESP10000 chips are prices at $85 and $100, respectively. The new versions are pin-compatible with other Nehemiah-based CPUs, and operate within the same thermal envelope as the older ESP7000. ®
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