VIA takes fanless computing to 1.5GHz with Eden processors

VIA Technologies
announced the new fanless Eden processor family with the VIA V4 bus, including
the ultra low voltage Eden ULV processors that offer unbeatable power efficiency
in design and performance within the compact nanoBGA2 package of 21mm x 21mm.
Taking full advantage of the advanced VIA CoolStream architecture and
world-class 90nm manufacturing, the new 1GHz VIA Eden ULV processor has an
incredibly low maximum design power (TDP) of just 3.5 watts and the 1.5GHz part
of just 7.5 watts.

The V4 bus interface of
the new C7 processor family enables Eden processors to deliver performance in
the embedded field, with an average performance increase of more than 30% across
industry benchmarks over previous VIA Eden processor generations, while
maintaining the signature fanless operation through enhanced power efficiency to
ensure no active cooling is required.

“To be able to offer
processor speeds up to 1.5GHz within such a low power envelope is a remarkable
advance for the x86 market, placing us clearly ahead of the competition and
enabling more powerful embedded and silent systems,” said Richard Brown, VP of
Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “The new Eden processor looks set
to extend our leadership in markets such as thin clients, where increasingly
intelligent, stylish x86 devices require more powerful yet still very cool
processing capabilities.”

Specifically targeted at a range of business, industrial
and commercial applications such as thin clients, silent desktops, IPCs and set
top boxes, the new VIA Eden processor line is available at different speeds to
meet the needs of those different vertical market segments. All of the new
processors have been designed to operate at very low maximum power (TDP);
ranging from 400MHz at just 2.5W up to 1.2GHz at 7W.

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