Introduction to AMD

AMD Company Profile

AMD China Profile Company Overview Business Development AMD Product Series Embedded Solutions Research and Development

AMD China Profile

As one of the countries with the fastest economic development in the world, China has increasingly become one of AMD's global strategic priorities. In September 2004, AMD Greater China was officially established in Beijing. Ms. Guo Kezun, AMD's global vice president, was appointed president and general manager of AMD Greater China, overseeing all AMD's businesses in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and further seizing the "China opportunity." .

AMD is the first to launch high-performance and seamless migration of 32-bit and 64-bit computing advantages; with the support of partners, AMD is the first to launch 64-bit computing in the Chinese market. In 2005, AMD set an industry first by launching a dual-core processor.

AMD’s customers and business partners have spread all over China, covering scientific research, education, telecommunications, meteorology, oil exploration and other industries. AMD’s products have been widely recognized by the Chinese market and users.

In China, AMD has established alliances with many OEM manufacturers, including Chinese companies such as Lenovo, Tsinghua Unigroup, Sugon, Fangjia, and Zhongke Menglan, as well as world-leading computer companies such as HP, IBM, and Sun. manufacturer.

In order to realize the beautiful vision and seize the "China opportunity", AMD is creating one brilliance after another.

"AMD China adheres to the concept of 'customer-oriented, promoting innovation', provides leading products and thoughtful services to partners, wins with partners, and is committed to China's information Industry Development"

Guo Kezun

(Karen Guo)

AMD Global Vice President and President of Greater China

Company Overview

AMD (AMD) was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. AMD designs and manufactures innovative microprocessor, flash memory and low-power processor solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is committed to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions to technology users—from enterprises and government agencies to individual consumers.

AMD has business offices around the world, manufacturing plants in the United States, China, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, and sales offices in major cities around the world, with more than 16,000 employees. In 2005, AMD's sales were $5.8 billion.

AMD generates more than 70% of its revenue from international markets and is a truly multinational company. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AMD.

Business Development

At AMD, we adhere to the concept of "customer-oriented and driven innovation", which is the core principle that guides all AMD's business operations.

We build successful relationships with customers to gain a deeper understanding of their needs; we work closely with technology leaders to develop next-generation solutions, expand global markets and promote AMD's brands; we also partner with some of the world's leaders who have a history of overcoming daunting odds and relying on technology to succeed.

To date, more than 2,000 software and hardware developers, OEMs and distributors around the world have announced support for AMD64 technology. More than 75% of the top 100 companies on the Forbes Global 2000 are running enterprise applications on AMD Opteron? processor-based systems with significant performance improvements.

AMD's Product Line

Computing Products

For enterprise users who require high-performance computing and IT infrastructure, AMD offers a range of solutions using direct Connected architecture AMD Opteron? processors offer leading-edge single-core and dual-core technology.

The AMD Athlon? 64 processor delivers superior performance and significant investment protection to enterprise desktop users. AMD dual-core Athlon? 64 processor delivers higher multitasking performance, helping businesses complete more tasks in less time. AMD Turion 64 mobile computing technology can take advantage of the latest achievements in mobile computing, providing the highest mobile office capabilities and leading 64-bit computing technology. AMD Sempron? processors not only provide businesses with excellent price/performance, but also increase employee productivity on a daily basis.

For consumers, AMD also provides a full range of 64-bit products. AMD dual-core Athlon? 64 processors allow users to complete more tasks in less time (including business applications and video and photo editing , content creation and audio production, etc.). These powerful features make it an excellent choice for those new media centers that are about to hit the market. The AMD Athlon? 64 processor delivers the power and performance to deliver lifelike digital media - including music, videos, photos, DVDs and more. For consumers looking to experience 64-bit performance in a thin and light laptop, AMD Turion 64 mobile computing technology delivers secure mobile productivity without compromising performance. For consumers who want the best value for money, AMD Sempron? processors can provide a variety of common functions from word processing to photo browsing.

Embedded Solutions

AMD’s embedded solutions target the market for Internet-connected devices other than personal computers. Target products include tablets, car navigation and entertainment systems, and home appliances. and small office networking products and communications equipment. The AMD Geode? solution family includes x86-based embedded processors as well as a variety of system solutions. AMD's portfolio of Alchemy solutions include low-power, high-performance MIPS processors, wireless technologies, development boards and reference design kits. With the launch of these new solutions, AMD's products will become more diversified, helping to establish AMD's leadership position in the next-generation product market.

Research and Development

To ensure that the company's products continue to maintain their competitive advantage, AMD has been investing in the development of future generations of advanced technologies for many years. AMD is currently developing high-performance technologies that will be applicable for the next 5 to 10 years.

Currently, AMD's advanced technology R&D centers in Sunnyvale, California, and Dresden, Germany are responsible for multiple R&D projects. In addition, AMD is also collaborating with IBM to develop a new generation of process technology.

AMD’s Automated Precision Manufacturing (APM) Technology

To succeed in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace, multinational electronics companies need trusted suppliers and partners to serve them Provide the solutions they need on time and in the right amount. Therefore, AMD has adopted an efficient, partner-based research and development model to ensure that its products and solutions can always lead in performance and power. Leveraging the technology and resources of industry partners, AMD integrates advanced sub-micron technologies into its products. Its products are often ahead of the industry overall and cost well below average.

To seamlessly incorporate these advanced technologies into volume production, AMD has developed and implemented hundreds of patented technologies designed to automate the most complex manufacturing decisions. These industry-unique capabilities are now collectively known as Automated Precision Manufacturing (APM). They provide AMD with unprecedented production speed, accuracy and flexibility.