Die-shrunk x86 SoC draws 2 Watts at 1GHz

Courtesy LinuxDevices.com  Thu, 11/20/2008 - 19:15

DMP Electronics announced a 32-bit x86-compatible SoC (system on chip) claimed to run Linux using under two Watts.

The Vortex86DX targets home gateways, thin clients, and industrial controllers, and offers an "embedded redundancy" feature that can link two boards, says DMP.


 

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