Chapter 1
AMD-K6-2E+ Embedded Processor
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AMD-K6-2E+ Embedded Processor Data Sheet
Preliminary Information
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AMD-K6-2E+ Embedded Processor Features
The innovative AMD-K6-2E+ processor brings industry-leading performance to
embedded systems. Its Super7 platform-compatible, 321-pin ceramic pin grid array
(CPGA) or 349-ball organic ball grid array (OBGA) package enables embedded
system designers to reduce time-to-market by leveraging today’s cost-effective,
industry-standard infrastructure.
Manufactured using AMD’s 0.18 micron low-power process, the AMD-K6-2E+
processor incorporates the innovative and efficient RISC86 microarchitecture, a
192-Kbyte total internal cache, a fast 100 MHz frontside bus, and a powerful IEEE
754-compatible and 854-compatible floating-point execution unit. The AMD-K6-2E+
processor also incorporates a superscalar MMX unit and AMD’s innovative 3DNow!
technology for high-performance multimedia and 3D graphics operation.
The AMD-K6-2E+ processor is a functionally compatible embedded version of the
AMD-K6-2+ processor with an internal 128-Kbyte L2 cache. The AMD-K6-2E+
processor offers a clock-for-clock performance boost at a lower total system cost over
existing Socket 7 systems because no external L2 cache is required. The low-power
versions of the AMD-K6-2E+ processor also support AMD’s enhanced power
management features, called AMD PowerNow! technology.
The AMD-K6-2E+ processor is part of the AMD-K6E family of embedded processors.
Within this family:
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The AMD-K6-2E processor provides the best value and performance for cost-
sensitive embedded applications.
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The AMD-K6-2E+ with its 128-Kbyte internal L2 cache offers higher performance
balanced with cost.
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The AMD-K6-IIIE+ with its 256-Kbyte internal L2 cache offers the highest
performance available for Super7 and Socket 7 platforms.
All AMD-K6E family processors in the CPGA package share the same footprint and
support the Socket 7-compatible Super7 platform. The AMD-K6E family provides
embedded designers with an assured growth plan and supply stability, along with
product longevity. All AMD-K6E family processors are x86-binary compatible,
allowing preservation of the initial software investment.
The AMD-K6-2E+ embedded processor is particularly well-suited for use in
applications where high performance is required. It is designed to offer compelling,
yet affordable, power and performance for high-end embedded applications, such as
information appliances, set-top boxes, embedded PCs, point-of-sale terminals, public
and private communications infrastructure, and industrial control.