Intel® Xeon® 5500 Platform for Embedded Computing

The Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series, based on the latestgenerationIntel® microarchitecture codenamed Nehalem,represents the next step in energy efficiency, performance and virtualization with an integrated memory controller. The platform provides key embedded features such as extended life cycle support and options for thermally onstrained applications,while maintaining compatibility with enterprise platform configurations. Based on 45nm process technology, processors can deliver up to 1.5x more performance within the same thermal design power (TDP) over the previous-generation.Intel® Xeon® processor 5400 series for embedded computing Processors are available in quad-core and dual-core options with TDP ranging from 80W to as low as 38W. Two processor options provide robust thermal profiles, ideal for the AdvancedTCA* form factor and compliance with NEBS Level 3 thermal specifications.Processors can be used in single or dual-socket configurations with the Intel® 5520 chipset (see Figures 1 and 2). All Intel Xeonprocessors based on this new Intel microarchitecture have a common electrical and mechanical socket providing a simplified path to future upgrades.The Intel Xeon processor 5500 series features new Intel®QuickPath Technology and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2 which,along with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology,3 deliver top performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. Also included is Intel® Virtualization Technology4 for flexible virtualization.