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VIA C3-M - The Best Processor for Slim and
Light Notebook PC Systems |
Based on the advanced VIA CoolStream™ architecture,
the VIA C3®-M processor is designed to use less power
and require less cooling and space than other mobile processors,
enabling slim and light mobile system designs with extended
battery life.
  
VIA PowerSaver™ 3.0 technology helps to further
reduce power consumption, providing greater mobility
with fewer recharging stops.
The VIA C3-M is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®
XP/2K/ME and a variety of Linux-based operating systems
and has been optimized for the most popular mainstream
applications through performance enhancing technologies
such as StepAhead™ Advanced Branch Prediction,
providing all the digital media and general productivity
performance required by the office, home and school
mobile system user.
Wireless networks add tremendous value and freedom to
mobile system users on the go and are becoming increasingly
ubiquitous and accessible. VIA C3-M devices are equipped
with ample expandability options to facilitate wireless¹
connectivity with minimal extra cost. Further enhancing
the mobile experience and peace of mind, the VIA C3-M
processor is equipped with the VIA
PadLock Hardware Security Suite, the first ever
on-die hardware Random Number Generator (RNG)²,
that can be used for data encryption and other system/networking
security applications.
Download the VIA
C3-M processor datasheet for more details.
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VIA C3-M Processor Specifications
| VIA C3-M Processor
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| Highly efficient CoolStream architecture |
Increased performance and decreased
power consumption |
| Ultra low power consumption |
Industry leading power efficiency
for maximum battery life |
| Ultra low heat |
Low heat, so less active cooling is
required. Ideal for light, low profile and quiet
notebook designs |
| VIA Padlock Hardware Security Suite |
Power efficient industrial strength
encryption/decryption and random number generation |
| PowerSaver 3.0 |
Helps extend battery life by dynamically
altering the processor voltage and clock frequency |
| Clock speeds of 1.4GHz and beyond |
Superior digital media and productivity
application performance |
| 16 Pipeline Stages |
Faster CPU speed and efficiency |
| StepAhead Advanced Branch Prediction |
Looks ahead and gathers the data needed
to optimally run applications |
| Efficiency enhanced 64KB Full-Speed
Exclusive L2 cache with 16-way associativity |
Greater memory optimization for enhanced
digital media streaming and overall performance |
| SSE Instructions |
Enhanced 3D and multimedia performance |
| Full Speed FPU |
Additional processing power for 3D
graphics, multimedia, and streaming functions |
| Full x86 Operating System & software
application compatibility |
Leverages the richest and most cost-effective
software development platforms, including Microsoft®
Windows® and Linux |
| EBGA package |
Lower profile, higher speed, greater
efficiency, better heat dissipation, requires less
system real estate |
| Industry leading 0.13 micron manufacturing
process |
Minimizes power consumption and heat
generation while allowing smaller, lighter processor
coolers and maximizing total system power efficiency |
¹ VIA C3-M systems can be Wi-Fi enabled through
a number of options such as internal wireless modules
or external PCMCIA and USB 2.0 ports, allowing the user
to connect via best of breed 802.11b, 802.11a or 802.11g
wireless standards. Additional hardware and software
may have to be purchased separately when not bundled
with VIA C3-M mobile Personal Electronics devices.
² Elements of the VIA PadLock Security Engine have
been evaluated by various leading information security
specialists. View the evaluation reports here. |