Intel announces Atom x5-E8000 Processor

Intel is expanding its line of Intel Atom x5 processors with a new low-power, quad-core, 64-bit processor. It has launched the new Intel Atom x5-E8000 which has been created specifically for embedded applications.

The new Intel Atom x5-E8000 features a quad core processor with 5W TDP/4W SDP and 7-year availability and Congatec have also announced four new platforms based on the processor with conga-QA4 Qseven module, conga-MA4 COM Express Mini & conga-TCA4 COM Express Compact modules, as well as conga-IA4 industrial-grade Thin Mini-ITX board. All four products are actually variation of existing Braswell platforms, but Intel Atom x5-E8000 brings 64-bit computing even cheaper thanks to its $39 recommended customer price.

The company says they should be able to run Windows 7, 8, and 10 as well as Windows Embedded 7 or 8 and a range of Linux-based operating systems.

QSeven module specifications include:

• SoC – Intel Atom x5-E8000 quad core “Braswell” processor @ 1.04 GHz / 2.00 GHz (Burst) with 2MB L2 cache, and Intel HD Gen8 graphics @ 320 MHz; 5 W TDP.
• System Memory – Up to 8GB onboard DDR3L with 1600 MT/s
• On-board Storage – Up to eMMC 4.5.1 onboard flash  (optional), 8 MB serial SPI firmware flash
• Connectivity – PCIe to GbE controller (Intel i211)
• Board Controller – Multi Stage Watchdog, non-volatile User Data Storage, Manufacturing and Board information, Board Statistics, BIOS Setup, Data Backup, I²C bus (fast mode, 400 kHz, multi-master), Power Loss Control, embedded BIOS Features AMI Aptio® 2.X (UEFI) BIOS
• 230-pin edge connector with:
  • Storage – 2x SATA3, 1x SDIO
  • USB – 8x USB 2.0 or 1x USB 3.0 and 5x USB 2.0
  • Expansion – 3x PCI Express 2.0
  • Low speed I/O – I²C bus, LPC bus, 1x SPI
  • Sound – High Definition Audio Interface
  • Display – DisplaPort 1.1a up to 3840×2160 or HDMI 1.4b up to 3840×2160, LVDS up to 2x 24-bit @ 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Camera – MIPI CSI2
  • Fan control
• Power Management – ACPI 5 .0 compliant, Smart Battery Management
• Power Consumption – 4.5W…12W typical
• Dimensions – 70 x 70 mm (Qseven form factor)