Intel Extends Power and Performance for PDAs With Three New Processors; New Processors Use Innovative Stacking and Packaging Techniques
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2003--Intel
Corporation today announced three new processors for personal digital
assistants (PDAs). The new processors incorporate the latest
microprocessor packaging and stacking techniques, and deliver higher
performance and longer battery life in less space than previous
versions.
PDA capabilities have increased significantly over the last year
to include integrated Wi-Fi* (802.11) high-speed wireless Internet
access, color screens, integrated cameras, and more. This has resulted
in the need for greater processing and memory capabilities, all
delivered by smaller chips.
"The PDA segment has had a number of exciting developments, aided
by the performance and power of the Intel(R) PXA250 processor
introduced a year ago," said Hans Geyer, Intel vice president and
general manager of the Intel PCA Components Group. "With today's
announcement, Intel enables even more features and functionality by
continuing to take advantage of Intel's industry-leading design and
manufacturing expertise."
Today's announcement includes two additions to the smaller, Intel
PXA26x family, including the Intel(R) PXA263 processor, Intel's first
stacked processor for PDAs and the Intel(R) PXA260 processor, a "pin
compatible" product that makes upgrading a PDA design easy and
cost-effective for OEMs. The third product, the Intel(R) PXA255
processor, is a replacement to the popular Intel PXA250 processor that
extends the overall system performance and battery-life of PDAs.
Intel will also continue to extend the value of the new Intel(R)
XScale(TM) technology based processors to wireless smart display and
portable media player (PMP) market segments. BenQ, Philips, Trigem,
Wyse and ViewSonic are shipping smart displays today using Intel
XScale technology based processors, and will adopt the new processors
in upcoming versions. PMP makers also plan to take advantage of the
high performance, low power benefits of the upcoming Intel PXA
processor family in their devices.
New Processor Package Helps PDA Makers Save Development Time, Cost
The Intel PXA260 processor (available in 200 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz
versions) is a standalone device that is nearly 53 percent smaller (13
mm by 13 mm by 1.4 mm) than prior standalone processors (17 mm by 17
mm by 1.75 mm). It is "pin-compatible" with the Intel PXA26x processor
family, enabling the designer to build a single board that can easily
stack flash memory and computing products without changing the design.
This saves manufacturers significant time and cost associated with
designing a family of PDAs ranging from thin and light to high-end,
full-featured devices.
New "Stacked" Processor for PDAs
Extending the industry's first family of innovative "stacked"
processors, the Intel PXA263 processor brings memory and processor
chips together for powerful computing and memory capabilities in a
smaller, single system package. The Intel PXA263 processor (available
in 200 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz versions) stacks 32 MB of 32-bit Intel
StrataFlash(R) memory with an Intel XScale technology based processor
for up to 72 percent space savings over stand-alone products.
Stacking advanced computing and memory capabilities in a
"system-in-a-package" design reduces the number of components in a PDA
and enables manufacturers to create new and different capabilities and
functionality, including a better ability to execute
performance-intensive applications such as MPEG4 video decode, speech
and handwriting recognition, and games.
Extending the Power and Performance of Intel XScale Technology
The Intel PXA255 processor extends the overall balance of system
performance and power consumption of its predecessor, the Intel PXA250
processor. Intel has doubled the internal system bus speed to improve
application performance. In addition, Intel has lowered the voltage of
the technology to 1.3 volts at 400 MHz through a variety of
manufacturing techniques, resulting in more than 30 percent lower
power consumption in run mode and more than 60 percent lower in idle
mode. Acer, Casio, Dell, Intermec, Symbol and Toshiba are among the
customers using the new processors.
Pricing and Availability
The Intel PXA263 and Intel PXA260 processors are sampling today
with production volumes expected in the second quarter of 2003.
Products using the new processors will be available later this year.
The Intel PXA263 processor (200 MHz) has a suggested list price of
$42.35 (US) in 10,000 unit quantities, and the Intel PXA260 processor
(200 MHz) is being sold at a list price of $22.85 (US) in 10,000 unit
quantities.
The Intel PXA255 processor is available in products now from
leading OEMs. More information on the new processors can be found at
http://www.intel.com/design/pca/applicationsprocessors/index.htm.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading
manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products.
Additional information about Intel is available at
www.intel.com/pressroom.
Intel, Intel StrataFlash and XScale are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United
States and other countries.
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CONTACT: Intel
Mark Miller, 916/356-3767
mark.o.miller@intel.com
