AMD launches new GPU for mission critical applications

World's leading chipmaker AMD today launched a new graphics processor that will enable users an easy computing experience across small form factors, harsh environments and mission critical applications.
The AMD Embedded Radeon E8860 GPU, codenamed Adelaar, is designed to advance the visual growth and parallel processing capabilities of embedded applications.
The graphics processor will be available with leading board manufacturers and solution providers in the first quarter of this year.
"With more than double the performance in the same power envelope as its predecessor, AMD E8860 GPU delivers 3D and 4K graphics to embedded gaming machines, digital signage, medical imaging, commercial aerospace and conventional military and other embedded applications," it said in a release.

Designed in multi-chip module packaging, the AMD E8860 GPU, comes with an industry leading seven year longevity supply guarantee and is available as a mobile PCI Express module (MXM) and PCI Express add-in-board, it added.
"Demand for rich, vibrant graphics and enhanced parallel compute capabilities in embedded systems is greater than ever before and is expected to continue to grow as we enter the Surround Computing era," AMD Corporate VP and General Manager (Embedded Solutions) Scott Aylor said.

Legacy graphics no longer meet the needs of embedded solutions for today and tomorrow, he added.
"With unprecedented performance-per-watt, the AMD E8860 GPU addresses the need to drive multi-displays, 3D and 4K content and GPGPU compute across small form factors, harsh environments and mission critical applications," Aylor said.

The firm said AMD E8860 GPU-based solutions for digital signage, conventional military and commercial aerospace, medical imaging and embedded gaming machines will be available from Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, Quixant, SAPPHIRE, Tech Source, TUL, WOLF Industrial Systems, and other leading board manufacturers and solution providers beginning in Q1 2014.