October 3, 2005 -- AMD has announced the availability of the AMD Geode GX Single Board Computer Reference Design Kit, an adaptable design that addresses a broad range of embedded devices such as network appliances, kiosks, point-of-sale terminals and corporate thin clients. The AMD Geode GX SBC RDK provides designers a platform for low cost, high impact designs by providing an affordable, integrated suite of support and development capabilities.

The AMD Geode GX SBC reference design kit is based on 4th-generation RDK technology and provides a complete system design package, giving designers flexibility, versatility and enhanced capabilities - all in a small package (approximate dimensions 5.5x5in.). An AMD Geode GX 466@0.9W processor provides the flexibility of the x86 instruction set with the power to run popular operating systems. The Geode GX processor is paired with the new CS5536 companion chip, which enables USB 2.0 and ATA100.

The AMD Geode GX SBC RDK provides a complete solution, including schematics, layout and full documentation. Full integration with AMD Geode Solutions technologies, low-power requirements and design flexibility help to reduce costly time-to-market and enable more effective, efficient SBC designs.

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