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AMD-K6™-2E Processor

Chapter 1

AMD-K6™-2E Processor Data Sheet

22529B/0—January 2000

Preliminary Information

The AMD-K6-2E processor is also compatible with DOS, OS/2, UNIX, and other

leading operating systems, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) commonly

used in embedded applications such as pSOS, QNX, RTXC, and VxWorks.

The A MD-K 6-2E processo r is com patible with mo re than 60 ,00 0 so ftwa re

applications, including the latest software optimized for 3DNow! and MMX

technologies. AMD has shipped more than 120 million x86 microprocessors, including

more than 60 million Windows-compatible processors.

The AMD-K6-2E processor is among a long line of Microsoft Windows compatible

processors from AMD. The combination of state-of-the-art features, leading-edge

performance, high-performance multimedia engine, x86 compatibility, and low-cost

infrastructure enable decreased development costs and improved time-to-market,

making the AMD-K6-2E processor the superior choice for embedded systems.

1.2

Process Technology

The AMD-K6-2E processor is implemented using an advanced CMOS 0.25-micron

process technology that utilizes a split core and I/O voltage supply, which allows the

core of the processor to operate at a low voltage while the I/O portion operates at the

industry-standard 3.3 V.

This technology enables high performance while reducing power consumption by

operating the core at a low voltage and limiting power requirements to the acceptable

levels for today’s embedded systems.

1.3

Super7™ Platform Initiative

All AMD-K6-2E processors remain pin compatible with existing Socket 7 solutions;

however, for maximum system performance, the 300-MHz, 350-MHz, and 400-MHz

versions of the processor work optimally in Super7 designs that incorporate advanced

features such as support for the 100-MHz frontside bus and AGP graphics.

AMD and its industry partners are investing in the future of Socket 7 with the new

Super7 platform initiative. The goal of the initiative is to maintain the competitive

vitality of the Socket 7 infrastructure through a series of enhancements, including

the development of an industry-standard 100-MHz processor bus protocol. In addition

to the 100-MHz processor bus protocol, the Super7 initiative includes the

introduction of chipsets that support the AGP specification and support for a

backside L2 cache and frontside L3 cache.

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