AMD launches AMD-760 chipset and processors

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has launched its new chipset AMD-760, which will support the next generation of Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology. It has also launched two processors 1.2 GHz Athlon and 800 MHz

Duron.

While the Athlon will be targeted at the high performance desktops, the Duron is targeted at those who seek value in their PC.

The AMD-760 chipset is designed to support new versions of the Athlon processor family featuring faster 266 MHz front side bus and running at clock speeds of 1.2 GHz, 1.3 GHz and 1 GHz.

DDR memory is an evolutionary technology that increases peak data throughput to the processor by up to 100 percent as compared to its predecessor SDRAM at comparable costs. AMD has worked closely with third party partners to support the cause of DDR memory platform solutions and has helped the industry to drive to a single DDR memory specification. AMD and other memory vendors have also worked with SMART Modular Technologies, an independent validation test house to ensure the compatibility and reliability of the memory solutions.

The AMD-760 chipset is available at $ 39 in 1,000 unit quantities. The 1.2 GHz, 1.13 GHz and the 1 GHz Athlon processor with 266 MHz front side bus and support for DDR memory technology are priced at $ 673 and $ 385 respectively in 1,000 quantities.

The 1.2 GHz, 1.1 GHz, 1 GHz, 950 MHz and 850 MHz Athlon processor with 200 MHz front side bus are priced at $ 612, $ 460, $ 350, $ 282, and $ 193 respectively in 1,000 quantities. The 800 MHz, 750 MHz and 700 MHz Duron processors are priced at $ 170, $ 112, and $ 88 respectively each in 1,000 unit quantities.

All the products will be available though AMD's three major distributors in the country which include Avnet Max, BBS Electronic and

Intraco.