AMD has updated its roadmap, now including processor releases into the second half of 2007. Looking at the scheduled releases, AMD is proceeding well with its plans and production is ramping nicely at its facilities.
Recently, Fab 36 went through a transition and upgrade period and was out of commission for some time. Now, reports indicate that Fab 36 is already generating significant revenue for AMD.
Processor Core Roadmap 2006 :
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Athlon 64 Processor Roadmap 2006 :
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Athlon 64 X2, Sempron Processor Roadmap 2006 :
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Energy Efficient AM2 processors :
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So far, there is no mention of AMD’s upcoming quad-core processors. Windsor, Orleans and Manila will be AMD’s first AM2 processors, phasing out the older socket 754 and 939 variants.
Coming into 2007, Brisbane will introduce 65nm fabrication for AMD and will remain on the AM2 interface. In the second half of 2007, entry level processors will also be manufactured on 65nm. These 65nm processors are supposedly the K8L architecture.
Sempron processors introduce AMD’s push into low power consumption. AMD will be introducing what it calls Energy Efficient AM2 processors, which is actually slated for this quarter. These processors are designed for LIVE! systems and other HTPC applications that require low noise and low heat.
AMD has begun its first revenue generating shipments of AMD64 processors from its new Fab 36 facility in Dresden, Germany. Fab 36 is currently producing 90nm processors on 300mm wafers - 65nm sampling will start in the second half of 2006.
The company is on track to shift the majority of Fab 36 production to 65nm by the middle of 2007. With the addition of Fab 36, AMD plans to double chip production output through 2008.