Overview

The AMD Geode™ GX 533@1.1W processor* is designed to provide the ideal combination of low power, excellent performance and small size for applications that require a small form factor and minimal processor support. The GX 533@1.1W processor is intended for high-performance and low-power applications including digital set-top boxes, personal access devices, thin client applications, and other uses that leverage low-power consumption with optimized processor performance.

The AMD Geode GX 533@1.1W processor features 32KB of level 1 cache, DDR SDRAM support and integrated display controller, all in a 32-bit low-power x86 architecture. With typical power consumption of 1.1W and no heat sink, the GX 533@1.1W processor can help enable long battery life and efficient performance for mobile applications.

AMD Geode™ Solutions have received new model numbers to better reflect total performance beyond just megahertz. This presentation of attributes gives designers greater understanding of the capabilities of AMD Geode Solutions.

* This processor operates at 400MHz. Model numbers reflect performance as described here.


Product overview

Together with its AMD Geode™ CS5535 companion device, the AMD Geode GX 533@1.1W processor delivers the optimum balance between power consumption and performance. The GX 533@1.1W processor is powered by a new x86 core with support for MMX® and 3DNow!™ technology extensions. Built around the AMD GeodeLink™ architecture with an on-chip bandwidth of up to 6Gbps, the GX 533@1.1W processor supports high-quality Internet applications.

Main components

• x86 CPU with integrated graphics, DDR memory controller and FPU
• Integrated DACs• High-performance GeodeLink architecture
• 32-bit PCI-66 interface (up to 3 masters)
• ACPI and APM compliant
• <1.5W typical power consumption
• Two package options
  • BGD368 (CRT or TFT pin-out)
  • BGU396 (CRT/TFT pin-out)
• 0.15 micron process; 1.5V core voltage
  
  Outstanding features

• 32-bit low-power x86 processor with support for MMX and 3DNow! technology extensions
• 32KB of level 1 cache, 16KB instruction and 16KB data
• High-performance patented GeodeLink architecture
• Integrated display controller
  • Integrated video DACs and integrated TFT interface for flexible output options: CRT or TFT (bond-out option or strap selectable depending on package)
• PCI 66MHz bus
  • Industry standard PCI 2.2 specification compliant
  • Write gathering and write posting of inbound write requests
  • Supports fast back-to-back transactions

Outstanding features cont.

• 64-bit DDR memory controller
• Integrated thermal diode
• Optimized Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) with patented compression technology
• BGD368 or BGU396 terminal package
  
  CPU core

• x86-compatible CPU core
• Single issue/eight stage integer pipeline
• Split I/D cache:
  • 16KB instruction
  • 16KB data
  • Efficient prefetch
• 256 entry TLB
• Integrated FPU that supports the MMX and 3DNow! instruction sets
• Fully pipelined single precision hardware with microcode support for higher precisions
• Branch performance enhanced with Branch Target Buffer (BTB) and return stack
• Standard test and scan interface
• Standard diagnostic signals • Full scan for debug
• Also available: AMD Geode GX 466@0.9W (300MHz) processor and AMD Geode GX 500@1.0W (366MHz) processor