Intel has introduced four new Intel Atom series processors for multimedia smartphones, wireless embedded devices and other infotainment junctions.

Along with four new Z500 series processors, two system controller hubs were also introduced. The ultra-low power Atom microprocessors already reside in many netbooks and ultra-slim laptops.


Intel had recently, signed a deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. for manufacturing some Intel Atom chips. Following the announcement, Intel introduced four new specialized Intel Atom processors in the Z500 series for both commercial and industrial line of infotainment embedded devices.

The Z500 line up that includes 1.1GHz Atom Z510, Z510P with 400MHz FSB speeds, and 1.6GHz Z530, Z530P with 533MHz FSB speeds were introduced for commercial segment. For this commercial segment, Intel has pushed the concept of media phones that supports VoIP for communication, single touch access to all media and info apps such as music, video, email, text and so on.

While the 1.1GHz Atom Z510PT with 400MHz FSB and 1.3GHz Z520PT with 533MHz FSB speeds carrying processors have been introduced for the industrial segment. These processors will be housed on in-car entertainment devices and desktop based videophones. For further details on Intel Atom Z5xx series, head to the processor overview page.

Intel's new Z500 series processors are designed for less power consumption that uses about 2 Watts of power in a system consuming less than 5 Watts.

The new products using these new Atom Z500 series processors are expected in the second quarter of this year.