Core 2 Duo Processor Module Invades ATCA/mTCA Platforms

The AMC-1000, a single-width, mid-size AdvancedMC processor module, addresses AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA applications in the communications, military, medical, and industrial-automation markets. The module enlists a 64-bit, 1.5-GHz Core2 Duo processor with 4 MB of L2 cache and a 667-MHz front side bus. For embedded communication applications requiring high bandwidth, it supports up to 4 GB of DDR2-400 memory with ECC protection. The AMC-1000 supports eight AMC.1 PCI Express lanes, configured as two x4 or eight x1 PCI Express ports. It also supports two Gigabit Ethernet SerDes ports compliant to AMC.2 E2 and two SATA v1.0 ports compliant to AMC.3 S2 SATA. Compatible operating systems include Windows XP Professional, XP Embedded, and Server 2003 with feature Pack 2007, and RedHat Enterprise Linux. ADLINK TECHNOLOGY AMERICA INC., Irvine, CA (866) 423-5465.