The newly developed Atom processor "Oak Trail" which has dramatically increased power has been adopted for more than 35 types of tablet terminals, and even the ultra-high-performance "Cedar Trail"

Although it was adopted as a CPU for low-priced laptop computer "Netbook" that blew out of the world, Intel 's Atom processor, which has a feeling of less presence at the same time as the netbook itself gets burned down, It has dramatically improved its power and came back.

As a CPU for mobile products such as tablet terminals, Qualcomm's "Snapdragon" and NVIDIA's "Tegra processor" preceded the Intel, so Intel has a sense of being late, but manufacturers have already decided to adopt it, It may come back at a stretch.

Details such as the products to be released actually, from the following.
New Intel Atom Processor for Tablets Spurs Companion Computing Device Innovation

According to Intel's press release, the company has shipped a new Atom processor developed today from the code name "Oak Trail".

A new type processor "Atom Z 670" developed under the codename of "Oak Trail" is a model that enables it to operate on various OSs such as Google's Android, MeeGo, Windows, etc. It was difficult for conventional Atom processors to 1080p In addition to supporting full HD video playback, it also supports Flash content and HDMI.

This is "Atom Z670". By placing the memory controller directly on the processor die and incorporating graphics functions, the processor itself succeeded in saving 60% of the conventional model, contributing to miniaturization and thinning of tablet terminals, etc. In addition, Intel By adopting the power saving function "SpeedStep", power consumption is suppressed.


In addition, "Z670" is supposed to adopt "Intel SM35 Express Chipset" and "Intel High-Definition Audio", it is possible to use faster data transfer and high sound quality sound than usual using USB 2.0 More than 35 tablet terminals adopting the same CPU are scheduled to be released one after another from May manufacturers such as Fujitsu, Lenovo, Evolve III, Motion Computing, Razer, Viliv and others.

An example of products equipped with "Z670" scheduled to be released in the future. ASUS's "EeePad Slider" equipped with a 10.1-inch IPS liquid crystal and a slide-type QWERTY keyboard that supports touch operation


Fujitsu tablet model 'Fujitsu Stylistic Q 550' realizes battery performance that can be driven all day.


Lenovo's "IdeaPad Slate" with 2 GB memory and 30 GB SSD can be operated not only with fingers but also with a stylus.


"Samsung Gloria" Hybrid terminal with keyboard and touch panel adopting Windows 7


Incidentally, in the latter half of 2011, the next generation Atom processor which adopts the 32 nm process under development under the codename "Cedar Trail" is planned to be released, and in addition to the new 1080p full HD HDMI output Blu-ray 2.0 In addition to adding functions such as support for the display, a media engine for adding displays, wireless music playback, etc., it will be possible to drive for a longer time or fanless operation.

Intel plans to develop the product line of the Atom processor at a speed faster than Moore's Law.