AMD finalises DTX specs for small form factor PCs
ConvergenceAsia staff
05/06/2007

AMD has announced the finalisation of the DTX specification, an open standard initiated by AMD to enable the development of small form factor PCs, at Computex Taipei 2007.

AMD also introduced new 45-watt energy-efficient processors based on 65nm technology, the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2350 and the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2300.

“AMD remains committed to enabling our ecosystem partners, and the ecosystem as a whole, to develop systems that are not only energy-efficient, but also visually compelling for end users,” said Bob Brewer, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Desktop Division, AMD.

Just six months since AMD first introduced the DTX draft guidelines, AMD has received industry support as well as functioning designs from OEMs, ODMs, component vendors and other industry stakeholders rallying around the possibilities and benefits of developing DTX-based small form factors.

With the release of these final guidelines, AMD is helping to empower the PC industry to develop open platforms and components with an emphasis on cost efficiency, system options and backward-compatibility.
AMD’s new line of energy-efficient 45-watt processors is particularly well suited for standardised small form factors, including those adhering to the DTX specification.

These energy efficient processors are available immediately, with the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2350 priced at US$91 and AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2300 priced at US$86, both for 1K unit PIB.

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