technology in context
P R O D U C T S P OTLIG HT
Architecture Improvements
Features
Intel HD Graphics 2500/4000
Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000
Unified Shader Architecture
Yes
Yes
Execution Units (EUs)
6/16 EUs
6/12 EUs
Dedicated Math box
Yes
Yes
Media processing
Yes
Yes
Targeted OS Optimizations
Windows 7/Windows 8 Windows 7/Vista/XP
Independent Displays
3
2
Up to 1350 MHz
Up to 1350 MHz
Direct Support
DX11
DX10.1
Open GL Support
Open GL 3.1
Open GL 3.0
Shader Model Support
SM 5.0
SM 4.1
Dynamic Frequency Scaling
Yes (mobile and DT)
Yes (mobile and DT)
Maximum Resolution
2560 x 1600
2560 x 1600
HDMI (V.1.4 with 3D Support)
Yes
Yes
3D Performance Core Frequency
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PCI/104 Express 4-Channel A/V CODEC
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TABLE 1 Architecture and 3-D feature comparison of the third and the second generation Intel Core processor.
provide Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, which increases the clock speeds of both the processor cores and the graphics unit independently. This automatically shifts processor cores and processor graphics resources to accelerate performance, tailoring a workload to give users an immediate performance boost for their applications whenever needed. Depending on the load, the actual speed can be increased by up to 40%. Supporting faster interfaces makes it possible to achieve high-speed system requirements. For telecommunication applications, the memory controller now supports 1600 MHz to connect to DDR31600 memory. The same is true for the processor’s 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes, which is the next evolution of the general-purpose PCI Express I/O standard. Furthermore, third generation Intel Core processors also deliver an improved integrated graphics unit that provides support for three independent displays that enables multi-screen applications without the need for an additional dedicated graphics controller. These new features make embedded platforms equipped with the 3rd generation Intel Core processors a suitable solution for applications in which a huge amount of data has to be processed in a limited thermal envelope. The application areas that are best able to benefit from advanced technologies and improved graphics performance
are situational awareness systems such as radar, sonar, image processing, video surveillance with recognition and computeraided diagnostics (Figure 1).
Low-Power ARM Platform Design Benefits
Let us now look at where low-power processor architecture solutions fit in the equation. Today’s ARM-based solutions can deliver significant benefits by meeting a wide range of application design requirements. Of particular importance to spaceconstrained, low-power applications is the less than 1 watt operating power for ARM processors that also supports extended industrial temperature ranges. Thus ARM is well-suited for very small portable handheld devices as well as for all larger devices where power consumption cannot exceed a few watts. ARM processors, too, have demonstrated exceptional performance with dual/ quad core CPU offerings. ARM-based platforms also feature long product life of 7-15 years. ARM’s ultra-low-power operation is achieved due to SoC architecture, which consolidates all of the necessary processing, I/O interfaces and graphics processing into a single piece of silicon and eliminates the need for a supporting chipset and/or additional bridge components. Moreover, ARMbased platforms can require fewer pins and fewer power circuitry components thus re-
Model 812 Cable included
PCI Express Video+Audio Capture
t 8 Channel frame grabber t 8 Channel mono audio t 8 Composite video inputs t 8 Digital I/Os for camera control t D1/VGA/CIF/SIF t 240 fps for NTSC/200 fps for PAL t PCI-Express x 1 interface Info at www.sensoray.com/812
Model 826
Measurement & Control
t 6 advanced 32-bit counters t 16 analog inputs, 16-bit, 300 ks/s t 8 analog outputs, 16-bit, 900 ks/s t 48 digital I/Os with edge capture t Supports incremental encoders, pwm/pulse generation, pulse/ frequency/period measurement t Watchdog timer Info at www.sensoray.com/826
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