VIA CoreFusion Platform

Mark/Luke
February, 2005

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CoreFusion Integration Directions

Device Level
Innovation
Embedded and
Connectivity Devices

Flat Panel Lifestyle

Products

Pervasive x86

Board Level
Innovation
Mini-ITX Form Factor

Silicon Level
Innovation

Nano-ITX Form Factor

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CoreFusion
Processing Platform
VIA Eden Platform
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Why VIA
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VIA products cover a wide range of process technologies

VIA has the richest platform portfolio for compensate the

possible loss of flexibility
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VIA is the leader in low power x86 and miniaturization

VIA CoreFusion products has the maximum integration level

as well as extendibility

Flexibility &
Usability

Difficulties &
Potential Risks:
Loss of Flexibility
n Hard to find common
process technology
n Heat Dissipation
n Missing features
n

Integration
Level

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CoreFusion Processing Platform

Benefits
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Longevity
g Extends the current technology and software up to 2010
Space Saving
g Utilizes approx 15% less board space than competitive
solutions
Low Power
g Highly efficient heat dissipation for small enclosures
Cost Effective
g Minimizes system development costs
g Speeds up time to market
Multiple System Design Applications
g Flat panel lifestyle
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CoreFusion Roadmap
The VIA CoreFusionTM technology provides highest level of integration
and miniaturization. Leveraging proven technologies and infrastructure,
developers can introduce small form factor designs with the fastest
time-to-market
CPU+ NorthBridge :
DDR, USB2.0, SATA,
AGP Port etc

g
Up

Current 3
Silicon
Solution

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533MHz,
533MHz,800MHz
800MHz1.0
1.0GHz
GHz
DDR
333/400
DDR 333/400
TM
Int.
Int.UniChrome
UniChromeTMPro
ProGraphics
Graphics
MPEG2/4
MPEG2/4
External
ExternalAGP
AGPPort
Port
Sample:
March
Sample: March05
05
Production:
Production:Q2
Q205
05

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a
r

Legacy

All-in-One John
DDR 2, WMV9, 32 bit
memory option ,HD
Audio, etc

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CPU+ NorthBridge
ISA Extension, Special
Resolutions support

533MHz
533MHz
PC133
PC133
Twister-T
Twister-TDriver
DriverReady
Ready
Companion
Companion::686B
686B
Sample:
Sample:March
March05
05
Production:
Production:Q2
Q205
05

Q1 05

Q2 05

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Q3 05

Q4 05
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Luke Block Diagram

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Highest Integration Level

Integration

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AMD Geode GX

Transmeta Efficeon

Processor Speed

Up to 1.0GHz

Up to 533MHz

Up to 1.0GHz

Integrated 2D graphics

Yes

Yes

No

Integrated 3D graphics

Yes

No

No

External AGP Port

Yes

No

Yes

Memory Interface

DDR 333/400

DDR266

DDR333

Hardware MPEG2 Acceleration

Yes

No

No

Hardware MPEG4 Acceleration

Yes

No

No

LCD Display Interface

Yes *

Yes

Yes

TV Display Interface

Yes

No

No

HDTV Display Interface

Yes

No

No

Concurrent Display

Yes

No

No

Fanless Operation Capable

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Maximum Extendibility
Integration

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AMD Geode GX

Transmeta Efficeon

PCI

Yes

Yes

From Other Vedors

IDE

Yes

Yes

From Other Vedors

USB 2.0

Yes (8 ports)

From Other Vendors

From Other Vedors

AC'97 Audio

Yes

From Other Vendors

From Other Vedors

10/100 Ethernet

Yes

From Other Vendors

From Other Vedors

Gigabit Ethernet

Yes (With VIA Networking)

From Other Vendors

From Other Vedors

High Definition Audio

Yes (With VT8251)

No

No

Serial ATA

Yes (With VT8237)

No

No

PCI-Express

Yes (With VT8251)

No

No

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Mark Overview
The ONLY ISA Solution in the Market

Extends ISA support up to 2010

Mature Technology

Mature silicon process and packaging technologies.

Proven Drivers and Software

Complete WHQL, WinCE and Linux Drivers.

Existing BIOS support

Built-in LVSD Transmitter

g

Ideal for devices with LCD display

Full development tools for different display resolutions

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Flat Panel Lifestyle Applications

All-in-One
Entertainment Systems

Intelligent
Appliances
Internet Fridges
n Wall-Mounted Home Control Devices
n Intelligent Displays
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StarHub TV PC Living Room

Entertainment Center

Lifestyle

Mini Mobile Systems

8 Tablet PCs with DVD Drive
n Intelligent Portable Displays
n Mobile Thin Clients
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Mini Systems
Car Entertainment Centers
n Mini-PCs
n Home Automation & Security Systems
n Point of Sale Displays
n

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