Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

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About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_BK_Min-Li.jpg

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (codenamed ‘SoFIA’) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones.

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_QuadcopterSwarm_1.JPG

Quadcopter Swarm and Dance at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen, China: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich closes his keynote in Shenzhen with a swarm of six ‘Spaxel’ LED-equipped quadcopters from Ars Electronica Future Lab. Together, the quadcopters can make up a drone swarm and also “draw” three dimensional figures in midair. Demonstrating these capabilities, the quadcopters performed the art of light painting, drawing the Chinese characters for the word collaboration as well as the Intel logo swirl. The six ‘Spaxel’ quadcopters ended the performance with a choreographed dance to music.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

View the Multimedia Press Kit
(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more)

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_BK_Min-Li.jpg

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (codenamed ‘SoFIA’) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones.

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_QuadcopterSwarm_1.JPG

Quadcopter Swarm and Dance at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen, China: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich closes his keynote in Shenzhen with a swarm of six ‘Spaxel’ LED-equipped quadcopters from Ars Electronica Future Lab. Together, the quadcopters can make up a drone swarm and also “draw” three dimensional figures in midair. Demonstrating these capabilities, the quadcopters performed the art of light painting, drawing the Chinese characters for the word collaboration as well as the Intel logo swirl. The six ‘Spaxel’ quadcopters ended the performance with a choreographed dance to music.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

View the Multimedia Press Kit
(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more)

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_BK_Min-Li.jpg

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (codenamed ‘SoFIA’) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones.

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_QuadcopterSwarm_1.JPG

Quadcopter Swarm and Dance at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen, China: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich closes his keynote in Shenzhen with a swarm of six ‘Spaxel’ LED-equipped quadcopters from Ars Electronica Future Lab. Together, the quadcopters can make up a drone swarm and also “draw” three dimensional figures in midair. Demonstrating these capabilities, the quadcopters performed the art of light painting, drawing the Chinese characters for the word collaboration as well as the Intel logo swirl. The six ‘Spaxel’ quadcopters ended the performance with a choreographed dance to music.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

View the Multimedia Press Kit
(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more)

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_BK_Min-Li.jpg

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (codenamed ‘SoFIA’) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones.

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_QuadcopterSwarm_1.JPG

Quadcopter Swarm and Dance at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen, China: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich closes his keynote in Shenzhen with a swarm of six ‘Spaxel’ LED-equipped quadcopters from Ars Electronica Future Lab. Together, the quadcopters can make up a drone swarm and also “draw” three dimensional figures in midair. Demonstrating these capabilities, the quadcopters performed the art of light painting, drawing the Chinese characters for the word collaboration as well as the Intel logo swirl. The six ‘Spaxel’ quadcopters ended the performance with a choreographed dance to music.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

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About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_BK_Min-Li.jpg

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (codenamed ‘SoFIA’) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones.

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_QuadcopterSwarm_1.JPG

Quadcopter Swarm and Dance at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen, China: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich closes his keynote in Shenzhen with a swarm of six ‘Spaxel’ LED-equipped quadcopters from Ars Electronica Future Lab. Together, the quadcopters can make up a drone swarm and also “draw” three dimensional figures in midair. Demonstrating these capabilities, the quadcopters performed the art of light painting, drawing the Chinese characters for the word collaboration as well as the Intel logo swirl. The six ‘Spaxel’ quadcopters ended the performance with a choreographed dance to music.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

View the Multimedia Press Kit
(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more)

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_BK_Min-Li.jpg

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (codenamed ‘SoFIA’) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones.

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_QuadcopterSwarm_1.JPG

Quadcopter Swarm and Dance at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen, China: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich closes his keynote in Shenzhen with a swarm of six ‘Spaxel’ LED-equipped quadcopters from Ars Electronica Future Lab. Together, the quadcopters can make up a drone swarm and also “draw” three dimensional figures in midair. Demonstrating these capabilities, the quadcopters performed the art of light painting, drawing the Chinese characters for the word collaboration as well as the Intel logo swirl. The six ‘Spaxel’ quadcopters ended the performance with a choreographed dance to music.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

View the Multimedia Press Kit
(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more)

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_BK_Min-Li.jpg

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (codenamed ‘SoFIA’) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones.

IDF-Shenzhen-2015_QuadcopterSwarm_1.JPG

Quadcopter Swarm and Dance at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen, China: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich closes his keynote in Shenzhen with a swarm of six ‘Spaxel’ LED-equipped quadcopters from Ars Electronica Future Lab. Together, the quadcopters can make up a drone swarm and also “draw” three dimensional figures in midair. Demonstrating these capabilities, the quadcopters performed the art of light painting, drawing the Chinese characters for the word collaboration as well as the Intel logo swirl. The six ‘Spaxel’ quadcopters ended the performance with a choreographed dance to music.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

View the Multimedia Press Kit
(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more)

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship

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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (codenamed ‘SoFIA’) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones.

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Quadcopter Swarm and Dance at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen, China: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich closes his keynote in Shenzhen with a swarm of six ‘Spaxel’ LED-equipped quadcopters from Ars Electronica Future Lab. Together, the quadcopters can make up a drone swarm and also “draw” three dimensional figures in midair. Demonstrating these capabilities, the quadcopters performed the art of light painting, drawing the Chinese characters for the word collaboration as well as the Intel logo swirl. The six ‘Spaxel’ quadcopters ended the performance with a choreographed dance to music.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 8, 2015 – As Intel Corporation celebrates 30 years of local and global technology innovation this year with China, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced additional investments and collaborations that promise to deliver value across a range of industries for the smart, connected world for years to come.

Krzanich, along with additional keynote speakers Ian Yang, president of Intel China, and Doug Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, opened the company’s annual developer conference for Chinese developers today. Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group; Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group; and Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Internet of Things Group will speak on April 9.

Krzanich stressed the need for Intel and the developer community to provide leading- edge technologies to China that drive differentiation across a range of products and industries – from the data center to PC and mobile devices to wearables, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of the maker community to develop new generations of computing and connected solutions.

“The local and global impact of our 50 years of Moore’s Law innovation and 30 years of strong collaboration and winning together in China is unmatched,” said Krzanich. “Intel remains focused on delivering leadership products and technologies in traditional areas of computing, while also investing in new areas and entrepreneurs – students, makers and developers – to find and fuel future generations of innovation with China.”

New Products, Collaborations and Investments in China Drive Future Innovation

  • Rockchip CEO Min Li joined Krzanich on stage to discuss progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand the offerings of the Intel® Atom™ x3 processor family (code-named “SoFIA”) for entry and value tablets, phablets and smartphones. Multiple original design manufacturers (ODMs) are designing products based on the Intel® Atom™ x3-C3230RK quad-core processor reference design from Rockchip, with devices expected to be in market later this quarter. In addition, Intel previously announced ecosystem support from 20 companies, with more than 45 tablet, phablet and smartphone designs currently in development based on the Intel Atom x3 processor reference designs.
  • Intel showcased the first live demonstration of the Intel Atom x3 processor in a smartphone, supporting LTE-TDD connectivity over China Mobile’s* network. The part is expected to ship in the second half of this year.
  • Intel announced the expansion of the Intel Atom x3 processor roadmap with the addition of 3G and LTE processors for the Internet of Things. The new purpose-built processors will be offered with an extended temperature range for extreme weather conditions, support for Linux* and Android*, and seven years of extended product lifecycle support. Developer kits will be available in the second half of this year.
  • Krzanich discussed how Intel® RealSense™ cameras can provide intuitive, vision-based capabilities for solving complex problems and delivering exciting new usages and capabilities across a variety of form factors. To that end, he showed for the first time a 6-inch smartphone prototype with a new, longer-range Intel RealSense camera built into the device.
  • Intel announced that the Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® processors (code-named “Braswell”), the next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) based on Intel’s 14nm process technology, are now shipping to customers for 2 in 1 devices, laptops, tower and miniature desktops, and all in one PCs. These processors offer the ideal balance of cost, performance and power, and are optimized for the value and entry segments. The new processors are expected to deliver up to two times1 the graphics performance and increased battery life2 compared to the previous generation at a lower thermal design point. More than 40 designs from a variety of OEMs are expected later this year.
  • Building on a successful turnkey program for the Intel Atom x3 and Z3700 processors, Intel announced it will expand the program to include the Intel® Atom™ x5 processor to help reduce customers’ cost and time to market for Intel-based tablets. The program offers a customizable reference design with differentiated applications and software, quality and certification support, software tools, and a component catalogue.
  • Intel unveiled the Mass Makerspace Accelerator program that aims to find and fund China’s next global entrepreneurs, from makers and students to developers and startups, and includes a RMB 120 million investment.
  • Intel shared details of its collaborations with Chinese companies to help address opportunities in energy efficiency, transportation and pollution monitoring.
    • Vantron* and BII Group* worked together to incorporate Intel-based IoT gateways into the Beijing Friendship Hotel* to help gather sensor data and create a smart building that consumes less energy.
    • Intel is working with TransWiseway*, a Beijing traffic information service provider for vehicle monitoring and management solutions, to create an end-to-end commercial vehicle telematics platform based on Intel® Quark™ technology. The solution has received the Ministry of Transportation certification and approval, and a nationwide deployment of this solution is scheduled for this year.
    • Intel Chengdu Fab engineers created an air monitoring system using the Intel® Edison platform that Cylan*, a CTE customer, incorporated into its smart home gateway to create an end-to-end pollution and energy management system.
  • Intel, the Strategic Alliance of Smart Energy Industrial Technology Innovation* (SASE) and ecosystem partner BII Group announced their first joint IoT lab in China. Located in Beijing, the lab will demonstrate and promote solutions based on Intel® technology and support product validation and connecting to the energy cloud.
  • Intel and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Supercomputing Department introduced the first Intel® Parallel Computing Center (Intel® PCC) in China. The Intel PCC will work to modernize software code for molecular dynamics models. The models will interact with billions of particles to provide insight for biology and DNA, potential cures to disease, genetics, and more.

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About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel RealSense, Pentium, Celeron, Intel Atom and Quark are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Braswell-based Intel Celeron processor N3700 (6W TDP) expected to improve 3-D graphics performance by 2x compared to BYT-M based Intel Celeron processor N3540 (7.5W TDP) as measured on 3DMark* Sky Diver and GFXBench* 3.0 (Trex). System Configuration: Windows 8.1, 2x2GB DDR3L, 240GB SSD, 19×10 Panel.

2 Based on 1080p video playback scenario. Configuration: 35WHr Battery, 11.6-inch panel at 19×10 resolution operating at 200 nits with DPST enabled, non-Touch, non-PSR; 4GB DDR3L; eMMC 5.0 storage, PCIE WIFI. Assumed VR solution is SVID Vnn.

Intel Marks 30 Years in China with New Products, Investments and Collaborations

Intel Extends Intel® Atom™ x3 Processor Roadmap to Internet of Things; Unveils Intel Mass Makerspace Accelerator Program to Drive Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship Intel CEO Brian Krzanich is joined on stage by Rockchip CEO Mr. Min Li at IDF Shenzhen. Li discussed the progress made since the companies formed a strategic collaboration last year to expand … Continued

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Intel and Tsinghua Unigroup Collaborate to Accelerate Development and Adoption of Intel-based Mobile Devices

Intel to Invest Up to RMB 9 Billion (US$1.5 Billion) in Semiconductor Business under Tsinghua Unigroup

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2014 – Intel Corporation and Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd. (“Tsinghua Unigroup”), an operating subsidiary of Tsinghua Holdings Co., Ltd., a solely state-owned limited liability corporation funded by Tsinghua University in China, today jointly announced that both parties have signed a series of agreements. The purpose of the agreements is to expand the product offerings and adoption for Intel-based mobile devices in China and worldwide by jointly developing Intel® Architecture and communications-based solutions for mobile phones. Intel also has agreed to invest up to RMB 9 billion (about US$1.5 billion) for a minority stake of approximately 20 percent of the holding company under Tsinghua Unigroup  which will own Spreadtrum Communications and RDA Microelectronics, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

Both Spreadtrum and RDA, controlled by Tsinghua Unigroup, are leading fabless semiconductor companies in China, which develop mobile chipset platforms for smart phones, feature phones and other consumer electronics products, supporting 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards.

“China is now the largest consumption market for smartphones and has the largest number of Internet users in the world,” said Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO. “These agreements with Tsinghua Unigroup underscore Intel’s 29-year-long history of investing in and working in China. This partnership will also enhance our ability to support a wider range of mobile customers in China and the rest of the world by more quickly delivering a broader portfolio of Intel architecture and communications technology solutions.”

Mr. Zhao Weiguo, Chairman and President of Tsinghua Unigroup, added, “It has become a national priority of China to grow its semiconductor industry. The strategic collaboration between Tsinghua Unigroup and Intel ranges from design and development to marketing and equity investments, which demonstrate Intel’s confidence in the Chinese market and strong commitment to Chinese semiconductor industry, which will accelerate the technology development and further strengthen the competitiveness and market position of Chinese semiconductor companies.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. will jointly create and sell a family of Intel Architecture-based system-on-chips (SoCs). Initial products will be available beginning in the second half of next year and will be Intel Architecture-based SoCs sold by both companies.

“The adoption of Intel’s architecture technology will enable us to accelerate the development of mobile SoCs that expand the breadth of our portfolio, benefiting handset makers addressing both China and the global market,” said Dr. Leo Li, Chairman and CEO of Spreadtrum. “We are pleased to embark on collaboration with Intel around these new product offerings.”

The companies expect Intel’s investment to close in early 2015.

Risk Factors
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the proposed transactions between Intel and Tsinghua Unigroup, including but not limited to statements regarding the development of future Intel products, the availability of these products, and the timing of the closing of Intel’s equity investment in Tsinghua Unigroup. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements. Among the important factors that could cause future events or results to vary from those addressed in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties arising from, among other things, the possibility that one or more closings of the transactions may be delayed or may not occur; and litigation or regulatory matters involving intellectual property, antitrust and other issues that could affect the closings of the transaction, the future operation of Intel or Tsinghua Unigroup and/or Intel’s or other entities’ dealings with Tsinghua Unigroup.

In addition, please refer to the documents that Intel files with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. The filings by Intel identify and address other important factors that could cause events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release. Intel is under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.


About Tsinghua Unigroup
Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd. is a subsidiary of Tsinghua Holdings Co., Ltd., a state-owned company  affiliated to Tsinghua University. Tsinghua Unigroup focuses on the integrated circuit (IC) segment to develop an industry chain spanning IC design, IC industrial park development, School of Communications and Microelectronics, as well as the IC industry fund operation. For additional information, please see the Company’s website at http://www.unigroup.com.cn.

About Spreadtrum Communications
Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops mobile chipset platforms for smart phones, feature phones and other consumer electronics products, supporting 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards. Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.’s solutions combine its highly integrated, power-efficient chipsets with customizable software and reference designs in a complete turnkey platform, enabling customers to achieve faster design cycles with a lower development cost. Spreadtrum’s customers include global and China-based manufacturers developing mobile products for consumers in China and emerging markets around the world. For more information, please visit www.spreadtrum.com.

About RDA Microelectronics
RDA is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets wireless system-on-chip and radio-frequency semiconductors for cellular, connectivity and broadcast applications. The Company’s product portfolio currently includes baseband, radio-frequency front-end modules, power amplifiers, transceivers, Bluetooth system-on-chip, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and FM combo chips, FM radio receivers, set-top box tuners, analog mobile television receivers, CMMB mobile television receivers, walkie-talkie transceivers and LNB satellite down converters. For more information, please visit www.rdamicro.com.

Intel and Tsinghua Unigroup Collaborate to Accelerate Development and Adoption of Intel-based Mobile Devices

Intel to Invest Up to RMB 9 Billion (US$1.5 Billion) in Semiconductor Business under Tsinghua Unigroup SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2014 – Intel Corporation and Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd. (“Tsinghua Unigroup”), an operating subsidiary of Tsinghua Holdings Co., Ltd., a solely state-owned limited liability corporation funded by Tsinghua University in China, today jointly announced that … Continued

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Chip Shot: Intel’s Smallest Modem Designed to Connect the Internet of Things

XMM6255_art.jpgIntel commercially launched the Intel® XMM™ 6255, a 3G modem custom-designed for Internet of Things applications. At only ~300mm in size, XMM 6255 is the world’s smallest standalone 3G modem, making it perfect for devices with small, unconventional form factors such as networked sensors found in security devices, smart meters and wearables. The XMM 6255 modem is one example of Intel’s efforts to provide network connectivity for the billions of connected devices. Get more information on the Intel XMM 6255.

Intel President: Integrated, Smart Connected Devices Fuel Next Era of Computing

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • 130 new Intel-based Android and Windows tablets are debuting in the market from global OEMs and ODMs this year, and more than a dozen are launching during the Computex timeframe.
  • Unveils world’s first 14nm design: a fanless, detachable 2 in 1 powered by the new Intel® Core™ M processor, available later this year.
  • Makes first phone call on Intel’s first integrated mobile SOC (SoFIA) based smartphone.
  • Introduces Intel’s first processor that runs 4 GHz on four cores simultaneously: unlocked 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor for enthusiasts.
  • Outlines progress toward vision to deliver 3-D camera and voice recognition technologies to advance more natural, intuitive interaction with computing devices.

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The world’s first 14nm fanless mobile PC reference design from Intel is a 12.5″ screen that is 7.2mm thin with keyboard detached and weighs 670 grams. The innovative design is based on the first of Intel’s next-generation 14nm Broadwell processors, purpose-built for 2 in 1s and will be in market later this year. Called the Intel® Core™ M processor, it will deliver the most energy efficient Core processor in the company’s history.

COMPUTEX, Taipei, Taiwan, June 3, 2014 – As computing continues to evolve and expand beyond the traditional PC, Intel Corporation President Renée James said Intel and the Taiwan technology ecosystem have the exciting opportunity to build on the long history of collaborative innovation to deliver seamless and truly personal computing experiences.

Processor technology continues to get smaller with greater performance and lower power thanks to Moore’s Law, expanding the scale and potential for Intel technology and that of the Taiwan ecosystem, from infrastructure for cloud computing and the Internet of Things to personal and mobile computing and wearable technology.

“The lines between technology categories are blurring as the era of integrated computing takes hold where form factor matters less than the experience delivered when all devices are connected to each other and to the cloud,” said James. “Whether it’s a smartphone, smart shirt, ultra-thin 2 in 1 or a new cloud service delivered to smart buildings outfitted with connected systems, together Intel and the Taiwan ecosystem have the opportunity to accelerate and deliver the value of a smart, seamlessly connected and integrated world of computing.”

James highlighted the Intel technologies, products and collaborations with the Taiwan and broader ecosystem aimed at making a new wave of computing devices smart, integrated and connected to each other, the cloud and to people’s lives.

Personal Computing Comes in All Shapes, Sizes and Experiences
James said Moore’s Law is the foundation, while also reducing costs for increasingly smaller form factors with the performance and lower power people have come to expect.

Underscoring that point, she talked about Intel’s commitment to deliver a broad choice of SoC and communications options for tablets and smartphones across a range of form factors, price points, and operating systems. James noted that Intel currently has 130 tablet design wins that are either in market or will be in market this year, from global OEMs and ODMs. More than a dozen Intel-based tablets are launching in the Computex timeframe. Approximately 35 percent of Intel Atom processor-based tablet designs currently include or will include Intel communications solutions.

James also said the category 6-capable Intel® XMM™ 7260 LTE-Advanced platform is now shipping to customers for interoperability testing and emphasized this puts Intel into a leadership position. This new technology is expected to appear in devices in the months ahead.

Foxconn* executive Young Liu joined James on stage to showcase more than 10 Intel-based tablets available now or coming soon, ranging from the entry to performance segments. The tablets are based on Intel® Atom™ processors (codenamed “Bay Trail” or “Clovertrail+”) SoCs, and many include Intel’s 3G or LTE communications platforms.

Noting progress toward bringing the company’s first integrated mobile SoC platform for entry and value smartphones and tablets to market in the fourth quarter of this year, James made the first public phone call using a smartphone reference design based on the dual-core Intel SoFIA 3G solution. Intel will also bring a quad-core SoFIA LTE part to market in the first half of 2015 and last week announced a strategic agreement with Rockchip to add a quad-core SoFIA 3G derivative for entry-level tablets to the SoFIA family, also due in the first half of next year.

James also revealed the world’s first 14nm fanless mobile PC reference design from Intel. The 2 in 1 is a 12.5-inch screen that is 7.2mm thin with keyboard detached and weighs 670 grams. It includes a media dock that provides additional cooling for a burst of performance. The innovative design is based on the first of Intel’s next-generation 14nm Broadwell processors that are purpose-built for 2 in 1s and will be in market later this year. Called the Intel® Core™ M processor, it will deliver the most energy-efficient Intel Core processor in the company’s history1. The majority of designs based on this new chip are expected to be fanless and deliver both a lightning-fast tablet and a razor-thin laptop.

Intel is also delivering innovation and performance for the most demanding PC users. To that end, James introduced the 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 and i5 processor “K” SKU, the first from Intel to deliver four cores at up to 4 GHz base frequency. This desktop processor, built for enthusiasts, provides higher performance and enable new levels of overclocking capability. Production shipments begin in June of this year.

For the performance-hungry data center I/O needs, James introduced the Intel® Solid-State Drive Data Center Family for PCIe  to meet the increasing need for high-performance, consistent and reliable storage solutions in the data center while helping to lower total cost of ownership. The drives will be broadly available in the third quarter of this year.

In order for computing to become more personal, James said it needs to meet people on their own terms, making interaction more natural and intuitive. She highlighted collaborations and new advances to bring Intel® RealSense™ technology and 3-D cameras and supporting applications to a growing number of 2 in 1, all-in-one, tablet and other personal computing devices. James said that the Intel RealSense software development kit 2014 will be made available to developers in the third quarter of 2014, providing opportunity for developers of all skill levels to create natural, intuitive user interfaces. Emphasizing Intel’s support and commitment to the software ecosystem, the company will hold the $1 Million Intel RealSense App Challenge 2014, and the ideation phase will begin in third quarter of 2014.

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About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, Intel Core, Intel Atom, and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

1 Energy efficiency based on SPEC CPU2006 Intel estimates for both performance and core power. Comparison made vs. Intel prior generation Intel Core family CPU Processors.

Intel President: Integrated, Smart Connected Devices Fuel Next Era of Computing

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS 130 new Intel-based Android and Windows tablets are debuting in the market from global OEMs and ODMs this year, and more than a dozen are launching during the Computex timeframe. Unveils world’s first 14nm design: a fanless, detachable 2 in 1 powered by the new Intel® Core™ M processor, available later this year. … Continued

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Intel Enters into Strategic Agreement with Rockchip to Accelerate, Expand Portfolio of Intel-Based Solutions for Tablets

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 27, 2014 – Intel Corporation today announced it has entered into a strategic agreement with Rockchip to expand the breadth of and accelerate the rate at which it brings its Intel® architecture and communications-based solutions to market for a range of entry-level Android* tablets worldwide.

Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will deliver an Intel-branded mobile SoC platform. The quad-core platform will be based on an Intel® Atom™ processor core integrated with Intel’s 3G modem technology.

Expanding the offerings in Intel’s SoFIA family of integrated mobile SoC platforms for entry and value Android mobile devices, the new quad-core SoFIA 3G part is expected to be available in the first half of 2015. It will be targeted primarily at entry and value tablets. The Intel SoFIA family was added to Intel’s mobile product roadmap late last year and includes Intel’s first integrated applications processor and communications platform.

As the tablet market continues to expand with greater choice of screen size, form factor and price, the strategic agreement with Rockchip also enables Intel to ramp new customers with a broader portfolio of products faster.

“The strategic agreement with Rockchip is an example of Intel’s commitment to take pragmatic and different approaches to grow our presence in the global mobile market by more quickly delivering a broader portfolio of Intel architecture and communications technology solutions,” said Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO. “We are excited to work with Rockchip. With today’s announcement we’ve added yet another derivative to the Intel SoFIA family, and we expect to have them all in market before the middle of 2015. We are moving with velocity to grow Intel’s offerings for the growing global tablet market.”

The strategic agreement with Intel expands Rockchip’s product portfolio with the addition of the performance and flexibility of the Intel architecture and leading communications solutions.

“We are always looking for innovative ways to differentiate our product portfolio, and the first-of-its-kind collaboration with Intel helps us do this,” said Min Li, Rockchip CEO. “The combination of Intel’s leading architecture and modem technology with our leading mobile design capability brings greater choice to the growing global market for mobile devices in the entry and value segments.”

With today’s announcement, the Intel SoFIA family is now made up of three different offerings, including the dual-core 3G version expected to ship in the fourth quarter of this year, the quad-core 3G version that is expected to ship in the first half of 2015, and the LTE version, also due in the first half of next year.

Pricing for the quad-core SoFIA 3G part will be disclosed at a later date, and like the broader Intel SoFIA family, it is expected to be price competitive. Under the agreement, both Intel and Rockchip will sell the new part to OEMs and ODMs, primarily into each company’s existing customer base.

About Rockchip
Rockchip is a China leading fabless semiconductor company and mobile-internet SOC solution provider founded in Year 2001. Rockchip focuses on mobile Internet Platform with products targeted on Mobile Internet terminals (Tablet/OTT-BOX/Dongle/e-Book) and portable multimedia entertainment terminals (MP3/PMP). Rockchip has combined its Video/Audio and Android experience to produce semiconductor (IC) solutions for the world-renowned OEM/ODM and Brand customers. Rockchip is headquartered in Fuzhou, where most design and development is taking place, and has three additional branches in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, focusing mostly on programs and marketing. For more information, visitwww.rock-chips.com.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.

Intel, Intel Atom and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Intel Enters into Strategic Agreement with Rockchip to Accelerate, Expand Portfolio of Intel-Based Solutions for Tablets

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 27, 2014 – Intel Corporation today announced it has entered into a strategic agreement with Rockchip to expand the breadth of and accelerate the rate at which it brings its Intel® architecture and communications-based solutions to market for a range of entry-level Android* tablets worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, … Continued

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Intel CEO Outlines New Computing Opportunities, Investments and Collaborations with Burgeoning China Technology Ecosystem

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Intel CEO announces Intel Smart Device Innovation Center in Shenzhen and US$100 million Intel Capital China Smart Device Innovation Fund to accelerate smart device innovation including 2 in 1s, tablets, smartphones, wearables and the Internet of Things.
  • Makes first public, live call using China Mobile’s TD-LTE network and Intel® XMM™ 7260 LTE advanced platform.
  • Demonstrates Intel SoFIA for the first time just months after adding the new family of integrated Intel® Atom™-based mobile SoCs for entry and value smartphones and tablets to its roadmap.
  • Announces availability of the Intel® Gateway Solutions for the Internet of Things based on Intel® Quark™ and Intel® Atom™ processors.

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The Intel® Gateway Solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) based on the Intel® Quark processor.

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shenzhen, China, April 2, 2014 – As the computing industry landscape undergoes rapid transformation, Intel Corporation CEO Brian Krzanich today outlined the company’s plans to build upon its nearly 30-year history in China, and collaborate with the growing technology ecosystem, particularly in Shenzhen, to accelerate new innovation and reshape the computing industry.

During his keynote, Krzanich discussed how Intel and the Shenzhen technology ecosystem can re-ignite growth – both locally and globally – and deliver differentiated computing products and experiences, spanning multiple market segments, operating systems and price points. Underscoring this point, he announced the establishment of an Intel Smart Device Innovation Center in Shenzhen and a US$100 million Intel Capital China Smart Device Innovation Fund.

Intel’s CEO also detailed several new products and technologies the company will begin offering this year, including Intel® Edison, a product-ready, general-purpose computing platform first imagined in the company’s research labs in China. He also announced availability of the Intel® Gateway Solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) based on Intel Quark™ and Intel® Atom™ processors, and demonstrated for the first time SoFIA, Intel’s first integrated mobile SoC platform for entry and value smartphones and tablets.

Krzanich was joined at the opening day of its annual developer forum by Ian Yang, president of Intel China, who kicked off the conference, and Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group, whose keynote outlined Intel’s data center technologies as the foundation of modern computing and emerging business opportunities presented by the growth of smart, connected devices.

“The China technology ecosystem will be instrumental in the transformation of computing,” said Krzanich. “To help drive global innovation, Intel will stay focused on delivering leadership products and technologies that not only allow our partners to rapidly innovate, but also deliver on the promise that ‘if it computes, it does it best with Intel’ – from the edge device to the cloud, and everything in between.”

Investing in Innovation in China
Building on the company’s history of enabling and collaborating with customers to deliver innovative platforms, Intel will establish the Intel Smart Device Innovation Center in Shenzhen to accelerate the delivery of Intel technology-based devices to the China market and beyond.

The center will expand Intel’s work beyond tablets and provide local OEMs, ODMs, and software developers with access to Intel technology platforms and enabling support, including master reference designs for turnkey solutions, development tools, supply chain sourcing, quality management and customer support – acting as a bridge between product conception and commercial deployment.

Further accelerating this effort, Krzanich announced the US$100 million Intel Capital China Smart Device Innovation Fund focused on accelerating innovation of smart devices, including 2 in 1s, tablets, smartphones, wearables, IoT and other related technologies in China. The new investment reinforces Intel Capital’s commitment to the China IT industry and ecosystem development. Since 1998, Intel Capital has invested more than US$670 million in 110 companies in China across two already-established investment funds.

Velocity in Mobile Devices
As 4G LTE service expands in China, Intel is well-positioned to provide a growing share of LTE chipsets. Intel’s 2014 LTE platform, the Intel® XMM™ 7260, meets the five-mode requirement of China Mobile* today, including support for TD-LTE, and TD-SCDMA protocols required in China.

Intel is actively engaged in China for certification of the Intel XMM 7260, paving the way for commercial availability in the second half of 2014 for performance and mainstream device market segments. Krzanich demonstrated the Intel XMM 7260 by conducting the first public, live call using China Mobile’s TD-LTE network, and spoke to strong ecosystem demand for a competitive LTE alternative.

Intel is also developing its SoFIA family of integrated mobile SoCs for entry and value smartphones and tablets. Krzanich demonstrated the family’s first silicon, booting up the new integrated Intel® Atom™ platform just months after adding the product to its ultra-mobile roadmap. He also noted the strategic opportunity these market segments present for Intel and the China technology ecosystems. Intel’s SoFIA 3G platform is on track to ship to OEMs in the fourth-quarter of 2014.

Krzanich also said that Intel is on track to ship 40 million tablets this year, and showcased a variety of innovative designs developed in China by OEMs and ODMs.

Enabling the Growing Internet of Things
Intel is actively pursuing a range of solutions, from the edge device to the cloud, to address the growing opportunities presented by IoT.

Krzanich announced availability of the Intel® Gateway Solutions for IoT, an integrated solution based on Intel Quark™ and Intel Atom™ processors, in addition to an Intel® Galileo-based development platform. These platforms will help businesses reduce costs and offer new services by unlocking valuable data from legacy systems that traditionally haven’t had a means to communicate with each other and the cloud.

The first platforms integrate Wind River* and McAfee software to help accelerate time to market and will be available from the ecosystem this quarter. Customers developing gateway solutions include Shaspa* for energy and building automation, RocKontrol* for energy management, TransWiseway* and Vnomics* for transportation, and Zebra Technologies Corp* for locating solutions in retail, healthcare and manufacturing.

Turning to other smart, connected devices that help make up the IoT, Krzanich said Intel® Edison technology is on track for availability later this summer.

The Intel Edison technology disclosure in January drove enthusiastic responses from the pro maker and entrepreneurial communities as well as consumer electronics and industrial IoT companies. Krzanich said Intel is extending Intel® Edison technology to a family of development boards that will address a broader range of market segments and customer needs.

The first Intel® Edison board will now include use of Intel’s leading-edge 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture in development of a dual core Intel® Atom SoC, increased I/O capabilities and software support, and a new, simplified industrial design.

Diane Bryant Keynote
During her keynote address, Bryant shared how Intel’s data center technologies are the foundation for modern computing, and that the opportunity to collaborate and drive local and global innovation is just getting started. As companies shift to the rapid delivery of digital services, new demands are placed on the data center, creating opportunities for new innovations from partners. The three key growth areas in particular are the cloud, big data analytics and high performance computing.

Bryant was joined by Xuefeng Yuan, director of the Guangzhou Supercomputing Center to showcase how high performance computing technologies are improving society and increasing economic growth. The Milky Way 2 system has more than 54 petaflops of performance – about twice the performance of the second largest system on the current TOP500 supercomputer list. Intel technology has enabled local companies to get the massive system ready to start making important scientific breakthroughs and new discoveries.

Intel also disclosed that the next-generation Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 product family based on the Haswell microarchitecture will be in production in the second half of this year.

Day 2 IDF Preview
Doug Fisher, vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Services Group, Hermann Eul, vice president and general manager of Intel’s Mobile and Communications Group, and Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s PC Client Group, will open the second day of IDF. Each will highlight Intel’s advancements in mobile hardware and software development across Windows* and Android*, address the opportunities and collaboration Intel sees in China and with the China technology ecosystem, and outline how Intel works with customers to help them differentiate and take full advantage of Intel’s products and technologies.

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Intel CEO Outlines New Computing Opportunities, Investments and Collaborations with Burgeoning China Technology Ecosystem

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Intel Announces First Commercial Availability of 4G LTE Modem; Introduces Module for 4G Connected Tablets and Ultrabooks™

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Intel® XMM™ 7160 LTE modem is now shipping in the 4G version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 (10.1) – available in Asia and Europe.
  • Intel® XMM™ 7160 provides multimode (2G/3G/4G LTE) voice and data with simultaneous support for 15 LTE bands for global LTE roaming.
  • Intel announces PCIe M.2 LTE wireless data modules expected to ship in 2014 tablet and Ultrabook™ designs from leading manufacturers.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2013 – Intel Corporation today announced the commercial availability of its multimode, multiband 4G LTE solution. The Intel® XMM™ 7160 platform is featured in the LTE version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 (10.1)*, now available in Asia and Europe.

Intel has also expanded its portfolio of 4G LTE connectivity solutions, introducing PCIe (PCI Express) M.2 modules for 4G connected tablets, Ultrabooks™ and 2 in 1 devices as well as an integrated radio frequency (RF) transceiver module, the Intel® SMARTi™ m4G. These new products make it simple, efficient and cost effective for device manufacturers to add high performance wireless connectivity to their product designs.

“As LTE networks expand at a rapid pace, 4G connectivity will be an expected ingredient in devices from phones to tablets as well as laptops,” said Hermann Eul, vice president and general manager of Intel’s Mobile and Communications Group. “Intel is providing customers an array of options for fast, reliable LTE connectivity while delivering a competitive choice and design flexibility for the mobile ecosystem.”

The commercial availability of the Intel XMM 7160 solution follows successful interoperability testing with major infrastructure vendors and tier-one operators across Asia, Europe and North America. The Intel XMM 7160 is one of the world’s smallest and lowest-power multimode, multiband LTE solutions for phones and tablets. The solution provides seamless connectivity across 2G, 3G and 4G LTE networks,supports 15 LTE bands simultaneously and is voice-over LTE (VoLTE) capable. It features a highly configurable RF architecture, running real-time algorithms for envelope tracking and antenna tuning that enables cost-efficient multiband configurations, extended battery life and global LTE roaming in a single SKU.

Intel offers a broad portfolio of mobile platform solutions including SoCs, cost-optimized integrated circuits, reference designs and feature-rich software stacks supporting 2G, 3G and 4G LTE. Building on the Intel XMM 7160 platform, Intel today announced two multimode LTE solutions that pave the way for 4G connected devices in a variety of form factors.

New Intel PCIe M.2 LTE Modules and Intel SMARTi m4G Solution
Intel introduced Intel PCIe M.2 LTE modules, which are small, cost-effective, embedded modules in a standardized form factor for adding multimode (2G/3G/4G LTE) data connectivity across a variety of device types. The Intel M.2 module supports peak downlink speeds of 100Mbps over LTE. The modules support up to 15 LTE frequency bands for global roaming. In addition, those modules also feature support for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) based on the Intel CG1960 GNSS solution.

For manufacturers, the M.2 module makes it simple to add 4G connectivity to their designs while reducing integration and certification expenses, and improving time-to-market. The M.2 module is currently undergoing interoperability testing with tier-one global service providers. Intel M.2-based modules will soon be available from Huawei*, Sierra Wireless* and Telit*. These modules are expected to ship globally in 2014 tablet and Ultrabook designs from leading manufacturers.

In addition to the new M.2 LTE module, Intel also offers the new Intel SMARTi m4G – a highly integrated radio transceiver module. The Intel SMARTi m4G was developed in cooperation with Murata* and integrates the Intel SMARTi 4G transceiver with most front-end components in one LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramic) package. When paired with the Intel® X-GOLD™ 716 baseband, manufacturers can meet the certification requirements of service providers with minimal design cycles in an easy-to-place, low-profile solution. With the Intel SMARTi m4G, the overall component count can be reduced by more than 40 components and the required PCB area is reduced up to 20 percent.

Intel plans to deliver next-generation LTE solutions, including the Intel® XMM™ 7260 in 2014. The Intel XMM 7260 adds LTE Advanced features, such as carrier aggregation, faster speeds and support for both TD-LTE and TD-SCDMA. More information about Intel’s mobile communications solutions is available at http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/wireless-products/mobile-communications.html.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

Intel, XMM, and SMARTi are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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