Via Technologies, Inc. · TWSE:2388
Via Technologies — Investor Presentation (October 2002)
24 slides from Via Technologies's investor presentation, October 2002
Slide 1: VIA Eden Embedded System Platform Introduction
VIA Eden Embedded System Platform Introduction VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 2: VIA Eden Platform Positioning
VIA Eden Platform Positioning n Lowest power, highest performance, and most scaleable x86 embedded platform for the rapidly emerging Connected Digital Information & Entertainment Device Market g Market-leading embedded sixth generation x86 processor core g Proven, highly integrated x86 North Bridge
Slide 3: VIA Eden Platform Architecture
VIA Eden Platform Architecture VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 4: VIA Eden Platform Family
VIA Eden Platform Family VIA Eden VIA Eden VIA Eden VIA Eden Platform Series Platform Platform Platform Processor Core North Bridge South Bridge VIA Eden VE1000 Series VIA Eden VE1400 ESP4000 PLE133 VT8231/VT868B VIA Eden VE1500 ESP5000 PLE133 VT8231/VT868B VIA Eden VE1600 ESP6000 PLE133 VT8231/VT86
Slide 5: VIA Eden Platform Roadmap
VIA Eden Platform Roadmap VIA Eden VIA Eden Server Platform VE3x00 • Lowest power/thermal for dense severs VIA Eden VIA Eden VIA Eden VIA Eden VE2500 VE4x00 Multimedia VE2600 Platform VE2400 • LVDS/DSTN support • Enhanced MPEG2/MPEG4 features • Integrated AGP4X graphics & • DDR support motion compen
Slide 6: VE1000 Series
VIA Eden Platform VE1000 Series VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 7: VE2000 Series
VIA Eden Platform VE2000 Series VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 8: Companion Options
VIA Eden Platform Companion Options n Richest mix of expansion options from a single vendor n Most cost effective integration of additional communications, multimedia, and connectivity features g Networking g VT6103 (PHY) , VT6105 (2 in 1) g T V- O u t g VT1621 , VT7002 g Audio CODEC g VT1611A , VT1
Slide 9: Design Applications
VIA Eden Platform Design Applications Home Information Commercial Mobile & Entertainment Information Information Devices Devices Devices VIA Eden Information PC Information PC Information PC Platform Information Information (Tablet PC, Web VE2000 Series Station, (Set Top Station (Thin Pad, Sub Box,
Slide 10: x86 Embedded Platform Comparison
x86 Embedded Platform Comparison Company VIA NS Transmeta Intel Name Eden GX2 TM5800 Celeron ULP+MX440 Voltage 1.05 / 1.2 / 1.2 V 1.2 V 1.3 V 1.1 V Thermal Design 3 / 5 / 5 W N/A 6.0 W 5.73 W Power T case 85C 85C 85C 85C L1 / L2 Cache 128 / 64 KB 32 / 0 KB 128 / 512 KB 64 / 128 KB Package EBGA, 376
Slide 11: VIA Eden Platform Advantages
VIA Eden Platform Advantages n Lowest power x86 embedded platform n Highest performance x86 embedded platform n Proven x86 compatibility n Richest level of integration options n Global support infrastructure VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 12: Low Power
VIA Eden Platform Low Power n Lowest voltage processor core n Lowest processor thermal design power n Lowest processor power consumption n Lowest overall platform power consumption g Includes features such as 3D not available on competitor platforms VIA Eden NS GX2 Transmeta Intel ULV + ESP TM5800 M
Slide 13: Processor Core Power Consumption
VIA Eden Platform Processor Core Power Consumption Typical Power Consumption 1.5 Watts 1 0.5 0 VIA VE 1400 VIA VE 1500 National Geode National Geode GX1 GX1 * T y p i c a l p o w e r d e f i n e d a s t h e a v e r a g e p o w e r c o n s u m p t i o n w h i l e br o w s i n g t h e I n t e r n e t
Slide 14: Low Power Benefits
Low Power Benefits n Enables flexible & innovative system designs g Desktop & mobile devices g Small, low profile form factors g Fanless implementation for ergonomic silent designs n Optimizes heat dissipation & power consumption g Saves energy costs g Ensures longer battery life in mobile designs g
Slide 15: Exceptional Performance
Exceptional Performance n Highest performance x86 embedded processor core g Native x86 execution g Integrated full-speed 192KB L1/L2 cache g 133MHz Front Side g Advanced multimedia instruction set g MMX™ & 3DNow!™ n Richest multimedia performance g Integrated low power AGP2X/4X graphics g High perfo
Slide 16: Performance Comparison
Performance Comparison Winstone 99 Performance National Geode Transmeta 5600 VIA Eden VE VIA Eden VE GX1 1400 1500 Tested on Winstone 99 instead of Winstone 2001 due to speed limitations of NS GX1 * VIA Eden 1400/1500 Platform: On Chip 2D/3D AGP VGA, 8MB Shared Memory, 1024x768x16 bit resolution; 12
Slide 17: Benefits
VIA Eden Platform Benefits n Ideal for full range of Information PC, Ultra Value PC and Information Station designs g Robust performance for productivity, multimedia, and Internet applications g Optimized for most popular embedded multimedia applications g 2D/3D graphics g Digital audio g Digital vi
Slide 18: x86 Compatibility
VIA Eden Platform x86 Compatibility n Fully compatible with complete range of x86 Operating Systems and software applications g Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows ® 9x, Embedded Windows®, and Windows® CE g Linux (Red Hat, Red Flag etc) g Productivity, multimedia, and Internet applications g Comprehensiv
Slide 19: Integration
VIA Eden Platform Integration n Richest level of x86 embedded platform integration from a single vendor g Choice of three processor cores to meet performance/power needs of target market applications g Choice of two integrated graphics cores to meet performance/display needs of target market applica
Slide 20: Integration Benefits
VIA Eden Platform Integration Benefits n Lowers development costs & speeds up time to market n Cuts manufacturing costs by reducing number of discrete components and minimizing board real estate n Increases product reliability and longevity n Delivers optimum design and configuration flexibility on
Slide 21: VIA Global Support
VIA Global Support g Processor R&D (Austin,TX) g Chipset & Graphics (Taiwan/Fremont, CA) g Manufacturing (Taiwan) g AE/FAE/SV (Taiwan) g Local FAEs in US/Germany/China/Japan g Software/driver support (Taiwan) g Global Sales/Marketing VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 22: Product Life Cycle Management Program
Product Life Cycle Management Program n Specially tailored to meet specific life cycle needs of the embedded market g Four-year availability for key components g Processor g North Bridge, including PLE133 (8601A) and PN133T (8606) g South Bridge, including VT8231 and VT686B n RMA products after the
Slide 23: Technical Documents Available
Technical Documents Available n Datasheet n BIOS Writer Guide n Motherboard Design Guide n Thermal/power design guide n Ballout/Packaging Specification VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 24: Key Industry Support
Key Industry Support “The VIA Eden Platform will allow customers to bring to “VIA’s new Eden market exciting new IA solution will revolutionize products with vastly superior the IA and embedded performance that has not industry and will take the been possible in the past. ” industry to a higher - Mi
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