Ultra-low-voltage processors (ULV processors) are a class of
microprocessor
A microprocessor is a computer processor (computing), processor for which the data processing logic and control is included on a single integrated circuit (IC), or a small number of ICs. The microprocessor contains the arithmetic, logic, a ...
that are deliberately
underclocked to consume less power (typically 17
W or below), at the expense of performance.
These processors are commonly used in
subnotebook
Subnotebook, also called ultraportable, superportable, handtop, mini notebook or mini laptop, is a type of laptop computer that is smaller and lighter than a typical notebook-sized laptop.
Types and sizes
As typical laptop sizes have decreas ...
s,
netbook
A netbook is a small-sized laptop computer; they were primarily sold from 2007 until around 2013, designed mostly as a means of accessing the Internet and being significantly less expensive than regular-sized laptops.
At their inception in l ...
s,
ultraportables and
embedded device
An embedded system is a specialized computer system—a combination of a computer processor, computer memory, and input/output peripheral devices—that has a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or Electronics, electronic syst ...
s, where low heat dissipation and long
battery life are required.
Notable examples
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Intel Atom
Intel Atom is a line of IA-32 and x86-64 instruction set ultra-low-voltage processors by Intel Corporation designed to reduce electric consumption and power dissipation in comparison with ordinary processors of the Intel Core series. Atom is m ...
– Up to 2.0 GHz at 2.4 W (Z550)
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Intel Pentium M
The Pentium M is a family of mobile 32-bit single-core x86 microprocessors (with the modified Intel P6 microarchitecture) introduced in March 2003 and forming a part of the Intel Carmel notebook platform under the then new Centrino brand. The ...
– Up to 1.3 GHz at 5 W (ULV 773)
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Intel Core 2 Solo – Up to 1.4 GHz at 5.5 W (SU3500)
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Intel Core Solo – Up to 1.3 GHz at 5.5 W (U1500)
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Intel Celeron M – Up to 1.2 GHz at 5.5 W (ULV 722)
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VIA Eden – Up to 1.5 GHz at 7.5 W
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VIA C7 – Up to 1.6 GHz at 8 W (C7-M ULV)
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VIA Nano – Up to 1.3 GHz at 8 W (U2250)
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AMD Athlon Neo – Up to 1 GHz at 8 W (Sempron 200U)
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AMD Geode – Up to 1 GHz at 9 W (NX 1500)
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Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core is a line of multi-core (with the exception of Core Solo and Core 2 Solo) central processing units (CPUs) for midrange, embedded, workstation, high-end and enthusiast computer markets marketed by Intel Corporation. These processors ...
– Up to 1.3 GHz at 10 W (U7700)
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Intel Core i3/i5/i7 – Up to 1.5 GHz at 13 W (Core i7 3689Y)
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AMD A Series – Up to 3.2 GHz at 15 W (A10-7300P)
See also
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Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage – a low power platform developed by Intel
References
Embedded systems
Microprocessors
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