AMD Geode(tm) GX Thin client Reference Design Kit delivers complete solution for quick time-to- production of thin-client Offerings

-Comprehensive reference design kit enables quick design of low-power thin clients, reducing development costs and time to market-



AUSTIN, TX - June 01, 2004 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the availability of the AMD Geode(tm) GX thin client reference design kit (RDK) that enables the rapid development of thin-client products for a number of markets, including enterprise, blade PCs, point-of-sale and education among others. The GX thin client RDK is a flexible, complete package that includes both hardware and software solutions.

Based on the AMD Geode(tm) GX 533@1.1W processor,* the AMD Geode GX thin client RDK allows designers to develop small form factor devices that operate at low power and reduce total cost of design and development. The first AMD Geode(tm) Solutions RDK offering is a third generation design, built on the AMD Geode GX processor platform. Developed on a 4.7" x 5.3" PC board, the AMD Geode GX thin client RDK is a best in class platform that leverages the low power, high integration of the GX 533@1.1W processor. Using the thin client RDK, designers can easily create high-performing, small form factor devices that take advantage of the processor's low power.




*The Geode GX 533@1.1W processor operates at 400MHz and is supported by the AMD Geode GX DB533 development board. The Geode GX 500@1.0W processor operates at366MHz and the Geode GX 466@.9W processor operates at 333 MHz. Model numbers reflect performance as described here: http://www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions/geodegxbenchmark.


"With the introduction of the new AMD Geode GX thin client RDK designers now have a single, flexible platform to develop low-power, high-performance thin clients," said Erik Salo, AMD's director of marketing for the Personal Connectivity Solutions Group. "The GX thin client RDK, built on the Geode GX 533@1.1W processor, enables design engineers to develop products capable of supporting greater functionality without having to worry about sufficient processor performance."

"Today's introduction of AMD's thin client reference design kit will be a significant benefit for thin-client device manufacturers interested in more rapidly developing small-footprint affordable designs powered by high-performance AMD processors," said Todd Brix, group product manager, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division, Microsoft Corp. "We're excited that AMD is building on Microsoft's robust and reliable Windows Embedded platform to give device makers greater freedom to innovate, differentiate and bring devices to market for their customers more quickly."

With the launch of the AMD Geode GX thin client RDK thin client ODMs and OEMs have the ability to use low cost system engineering concepts, creating products quickly and affordably. AMD continues to drive the thin client market with the successful Geode processor product line and reference design kits focusing on low power and high performance. The complete system offered by AMD includes information on both hardware and software requirements and offers driver solutions for the Microsoft® Windows CE, Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, and Linux operating systems.


"The thin client market remains largely untapped and is one IDC has identified for strong growth," said Bob O'Donnell, IDC. "Thin client ODMs and OEMs require low cost system engineering concepts that allow for products to be developed quickly and affordably. The addition of complete system thin client RDKs that support designer's needs to quickly and efficiently deliver low power, small footprint solutions will drive the market."


"Customers' demand for high performance thin client solutions that use less power continues to drive the market," said Soon Poh, vice president for DT Research, Inc. (DTR). "A small footprint, versatile device requires a careful balance between system performance, integration, and manufacturability. The AMD Geode GX thin client RDK helps us to readily deliver innovative products that meet our customer needs. Consistent with that, DTR's first RDK-based thin client will be available to OEMs by mid-summer."

Partners contributing to the development of the Geode GX thin client RDK are: Citrix, Insyde Software, General Software, M-Systems and Realtek.


About the AMD Geode(tm) GX Thin Client RDK

The Geode GX thin client RDK includes:

· AMD Geode GX 533@1.1 W processor*

· Small form factor - approximately 4.7" x 5.3"

· Integrated 2D Accelerated Graphics supporting:

o 1280 x 1024 at 24 bit at 100 Hz refresh

o 1600 x 1200 at 16 bit at 85 Hz refresh

· Integrated DACs (3 x 8 bits RGB)

· 3D Now! And MMX Instruction Set

· Legacy I/O option capabilities through a daughter card

· Demonstration images supporting RDP, ICA, JAVA, Flash, HTML, and local multimedia


Availability

The AMD Geode(tm) GX thin client RDK is sampling today. Technical documentation will be available for download on the AMD Geode developer's website. AMD will showcase the first public demonstration during Computex, June 1-5 2004, at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei (TICC), AMD Booth #105. Additional public demonstration will occur at Citrix iForum 2004 Edinburgh, June 7-9 2004, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, AMD booth #12

For more information about the AMD Geode GX thin client RDK, visit: http://www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions/geodegx.


*The Geode GX 533@1.1W processor operates at 400MHz and is supported by the AMD Geode GX DB533 development board. The Geode GX 500@1.0W processor operates at366MHz and the Geode GX 466@.9W processor operates at 333 MHz. Model numbers reflect performance as described here: http://www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions/geodegxbenchmark.



About the AMD Geode(tm) GX 533@1.1W processor

The AMD Geode GX 533@1.1W processor* delivers the lowest power for x86 solutions that require the highest levels of integration in mobile applications and small form factor solutions. Built on the Geodelink(tm) architecture, the GX product line, which includes the GX 533@1.1W processor, can deliver better system performance at lower clock rates. This processor is designed for the thin client, single board computers (general embedded, industrial PCs, gateways, etc.), and mobile PAD markets.

For more information on the GX 533@1.1W processor, please go to: http://www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions/geode.