SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2001 - Intel Corporation today introduced two new ultra-low-power mobile PC microprocessors, including the industry's first to operate under 1 volt while consuming less than half a watt of power.** Enabled by Intel's advanced processor design and power-reduction technologies, the new processors are designed to deliver high performance, minimal power consumption and extended battery life for the smallest mobile PCs.
The new Ultra Low Voltage mobile PentiumŪ III processor 500 MHz featuring IntelŪ SpeedStep™ technology brings high performance to mobile PCs weighing less than three pounds and measuring one inch in height. This processor operates at less than 1 volt and consumes less than half a watt of power in Battery Optimized Mode at 300 MHz.
Intel also introduced the Ultra Low Voltage mobile Celeron™ processor 500 MHz, delivering the industry's highest performance for the value sub-notebook segment.
"Breakthrough technologies to improve mobile computing continue to drive our business. Last year Intel led with SpeedStep technology, and the first sub 1 watt PC processor. Today we lower power below half a watt," said Frank Spindler, vice president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Platforms Group. "Every category of laptop will see world-class performance, compatibility and optimal battery life with Intel Pentium III mobile processors."
Intel Low-Power Technologies
All of Intel's mobile processors are
specially engineered to meet the performance, power, cooling and size
requirements of mobile PCs. Intel's 0.18-micron process technology enables
processors running below 1 volt. Intel SpeedStep technology, featured in mobile
Pentium III processors, automatically detects if AC power is available and
scales the clock frequency and voltage to help users achieve the optimum balance
between performance and battery savings. In addition, Intel's QuickStart
technology can power down the processor to the lowest levels, regardless of the
application being used -- even between keystrokes. Intel's advanced cooling and
packaging technology enables high performance in the smallest and lightest
notebook PC designs.
Intel Mobile Processor Family
By designing industry-leading mobile
processors for every type of mobile PC, Intel enables manufacturers to design
systems that offer the best performance, low power consumption and extended
battery life for all mobile PC segments. The previously introduced mobile
Pentium III processor at speeds up to 850 MHz is for full-sized as well as
thin-and-light designs, the most popular categories for mobile PCs. Intel's Low
Voltage mobile Pentium III processor at 600 MHz targets mini-notebooks, while
the new Ultra Low Voltage mobile Pentium III processor 500 MHz is optimized for
the emerging sub-notebook category.
Specifications and Pricing
All mobile Pentium III processors
feature a 100 MHz system bus; 256 Kilobyte full-speed Advanced Transfer Cache;
Advanced System Buffering; and Streaming SIMD extensions. These features combine
to enable the highest-performing mobile PCs available in the marketplace.
In 1,000-unit quantities in Ball Grid Array packaging, the Ultra Low Voltage Mobile Pentium III and Celeron processors at 500 MHz are priced at $208 and $118 respectively.
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.
*Third party marks and brands are the property of their respective holders. ** For more information on Intel's mobile power measurement, visit: http://developer.intel.com/design/mobile/perfbref/