INTEL 319977-003

Intel® Atom™ Processor 230∆
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Datasheet
April 2010
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Contents
1 Introduction .....................................................................................................6 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 Low Power Features ..........................................................................................9 2.1 3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 4.2 Datasheet
Package Mechanical Specifications .......................................................... 23 4.1.1 Package Mechanical Drawings ................................................... 23 4.1.2 Package Loading Specifications ................................................. 24 4.1.3 Processor Mass Specifications ................................................... 24 4.1.4 Processor Pinout Assignment .................................................... 24 Signal Description ................................................................................ 30 Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations ............................................... 38 5.1 6 FSB and GTLREF .................................................................................. 12 Power and Ground Pins ......................................................................... 12 Decoupling Guidelines ........................................................................... 12 3.3.1 VCCP Decoupling ..................................................................... 13 3.3.2 FSB AGTL+ Decoupling ............................................................ 13 Voltage Identification and Power Sequencing ............................................ 13 Catastrophic Thermal Protection ............................................................. 15 Reserved and Unused Pins ..................................................................... 15 FSB Frequency Select Signals (BSEL[2:0]) ............................................... 16 FSB Signal Groups ................................................................................ 16 CMOS Asynchronous Signals .................................................................. 17 3.10 Maximum Ratings ......................................................................... 17 Processor DC Specifications ................................................................... 18 AGTL+ FSB Specifications ...................................................................... 22 Package Mechanical Specifications and Ball Information ........................................ 23 4.1 5 Clock Control and Low-power States .........................................................9 2.1.1 Thread Low-power State Descriptions ......................................... 10 2.1.2 Package Low-power State Descriptions ....................................... 11 2.1.3 Front Side Bus ........................................................................ 11 Electrical Specifications .................................................................................... 12 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 Intel® Atom™ Processor 230 Series Features .............................................6 Terminology ..........................................................................................7 Reference Documents .............................................................................8 Thermal
5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 Specifications .......................................................................... 38 Thermal Diode ........................................................................ 39 Intel® Thermal Monitor............................................................ 41 Digital Thermal Sensor ............................................................. 42 Out of Specification Detection ................................................... 43 PROCHOT# Signal Pin .............................................................. 43 Debug Tools Specifications ............................................................................... 45 3
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1. Thread Low-power States .....................................................................9 2. Package Mechanical Drawing ................................................................ 23 3. Pinout Diagram (Top View, Left Side) ................................................... 25 4. Pinout Diagram (Top View, Right Side) ................................................. 26 Tables
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1. Coordination of Thread Low-power States at the Package Level ................. 10 2. Voltage Identification Definition ............................................................ 13 3. Processor VID Pin to VRD11 VID Pin Mapping .......................................... 15 4. BSEL[2:0] Encoding for BCLK Frequency ................................................ 16 5. FSB Pin Groups................................................................................... 16 6. Processor Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................... 18 7. Voltage and Current Specifications for the Intel® Atom™ Processor ........... 19 8. FSB Differential BCLK Specifications ...................................................... 20 9. AGTL+/CMOS Signal Group DC Specifications ......................................... 20 10. Legacy CMOS Signal Group DC Specifications ........................................ 21 11. Open Drain Signal Group DC Specifications ........................................... 22 13. Pinout Arranged By Signal Name ......................................................... 27 14. Signal Description .............................................................................. 30 15. Power Specifications for the Processor .................................................. 39 16. Thermal Diode Interface ..................................................................... 40 17. Thermal Diode Parameters using Transistor Model ................................. 40 Datasheet
Revision History
Revision
Number
001
Description
• Initial Release
Revision
Date
June 2008
• Update pin-map
• Add SSSE3
002
• Changed A[35:2] to A[32:2]
February 2009
• Changed Vboot
• Changed Ron and Rodt
• Removed L2 Dynamic Cache Sizing
003
• Updated Table 7: Removed dI/dt details from the table
April 2010
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Introduction
1
Introduction
The Intel® Atom™ Single Core processor 230 sequence is built on Hi-k 45-nanometer
process technology. In Nettop’08 platform, Intel Atom Single Core processor 230
sequence supports SiS as well as Intel chipsets. This document contains electrical,
mechanical and thermal specifications for the processor.
Note: In this document, the Intel Atom Single Core processor 230 series will be referred to as
the “processor”. Intel chipsets are referred to as GMCH and ICH respectively.
Note: In is document, the Intel Atom processor 200 series is replaced by Intel Atom
Processor 230 Series.
1.1
Intel® Atom™ Processor 230 Series Features
•
Available at 1.6 GHz,
•
On die, primary 32-kB instructions cache and 24-KB write-back data cache
•
533-MHz Source-Synchronous front side bus (FSB)
•
Threading enabled
•
On-die 512-KB, 8-way L2 cache
•
Support for IA 32-bit and Intel® 64 architecture
•
Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 and 3 (SSE2 and SSE3) support
•
Micro-FCBGA packaging technologies
•
Thermal management support via TM1
•
FSB Lane Reversal for flexible routing
•
Supports C0 and C1 states only
•
L2 Dynamic Cache Sizing
•
Execute Disable Bit support for enhanced security
This processor series represents a new family of processors designed from the
ground- up on a ground-breaking new low-power microarchitecture. It is
manufactured on industry-leading 45 nm process with Hi-K Metal Gate technology.
This processor series enables a new class of simple and affordable internet-centric
computers called “Entry Level Desktop Platforms” that is best suited for applications
focused on internet usage models—communicate, listen, watch, play, share, and learn.
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1.2
Terminology
Term
#
Definition
A “#” symbol after a signal name refers to an active low signal,
indicating a signal is in the active state when driven to a low level. For
example, when RESET# is low, a reset has been requested.
Conversely, when NMI is high, a nonmaskable interrupt has occurred.
In the case of signals where the name does not imply an active state
but describes part of a binary sequence (such as address or data), the
“#” symbol implies that the signal is inverted. For example, D[3:0] =
“HLHL” refers to a hex ‘A’, and D[3:0]#
= “LHLH” also refers to a hex “A” (H= High logic level, L= Low logic
level).
Front Side Bus
(FSB)
AGTL+
Refers to the interface between the processor and system core logic
(also known as the GMCH chipset components).
Advanced Gunning Transceiver Logic. Used to refer to Assisted GTL+
signaling technology on some Intel processors.
CMOS
Complementary metal-Oxide semiconductor.
Storage
Refers to a non-operational state. The processor may be installed in a
platform, in a tray, or loose. Processors may be sealed in packaging or
exposed to free air. Under these conditions, processor landings should
not be connected to any supply voltages, have any I/Os biased or
receive any clocks. Upon exposure to “free air” (i.e., unsealed
packaging or a device removed from packaging material) the
processor must be handled in accordance with moisture sensitivity
labeling (MSL) as indicated on the packaging material.
Conditions
Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep®
Technology
Technology that provides power management capabilities to low
power devices.
Processor Core
Processor core die with integrated L1 and L2 cache. All AC timing and
signal integrity specifications are at the pads of the processor core.
Intel® 64
64-bit memory extensions to the IA-32 architecture.
Technology
Datasheet
Intel® Virtualization
Technology
Processor virtualization which when used in conjunction with Virtual
Machine Monitor software enables multiple, robust independent
software environments inside a single platform.
TDP
Thermal Design Power
VCC
The processor core power supply
VTT
FSB AGTL+ termination voltage with respect to VSS
VR
Voltage Regulator
VSS
The processor ground
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1.3
Reference Documents
Document
Document Number
Intel® Atom™ Processors 200 Series Specification Update
Intel® Atom™ Processors 200 Series Thermal and Mechanical
Design Guidelines
AP-485, Intel® Processor Identification and CPUID Instruction
Application Note
Voltage Regulator-Down (VRD) 11.0 - Processor Power Delivery
Design Guidelines
www.intel.com/design/pr
ocessor/specupdt/31997
8.pdf
www.intel.com/design/pr
ocessor/designex/31997
9.pdf
http://www.intel.com/de
sign/processor/applnots/
241618.htm
http://www.intel.com/de
sign/processor/applnots/
313214.htm
Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals
Volume 1: Basic Architecture
http://www.intel.com/pr
oducts/processor/manual
s/index.htm
Volume 2A: Instruction Set Reference, A-M
Volume 2B: Instruction Set Reference, N-Z
Volume 3A: System Programming Guide
Volume 3B: System Programming Guide
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Low Power Features
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Low Power Features
2.1
Clock Control and Low-power States
The processor supports low power states at the thread level and the package level. A
thread may independently enter the C1/AutoHALT and C1/MWAIT low power states.
When both threads are in a common low-power state the central power management
logic ensures the entire processor enters the respective package low power state by
initiating a P_LVLx I/O read to the chipset.
The processor implements two software interfaces for requesting low power states,
MWAIT instruction extensions with sub-state hints and P_LVLx reads to the ACPI
P_BLK register block mapped in the processor’s I/O address space. The P_LVLx I/O
reads are converted to equivalent MWAIT C-state requests inside the processor and do
not directly result in I/O reads on the processor FSB. The monitor address does not
need to be setup before using the P_LVLx I/O read interface. The sub-state hints used
for each P_LVLx read can be configured in a software programmable MSR.
Figure 2-1 shows the thread low-power states. Table 2-1 provides a mapping of
thread low-power states to package low power states.
Figure 1. Thread Low-power States
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Table 1. Coordination of Thread Low-power States at the Package Level
Thread State
Package State2
C0
C11
C0
Normal
Normal
C11
Normal
AutoHalt
NOTES:
1.
AutoHALT or MWAIT/C1.
2.
To enter a package state, both threads must be in a common low power state. If the
threads are not in a common low power state, the package state will resolve to the
highest power C state.
2.1.1
Thread Low-power State Descriptions
2.1.1.1
Thread C0 State
This is the normal operating state for threads in the processor.
2.1.1.2
2.1.1.2 Thread C1/AutoHALT Powerdown State
C1/AutoHALT is a low-power state entered when a thread executes the HALT
instruction. The processor thread will transition to the C0 state upon occurrence of
SMI#, INIT#, LINT[1:0] (NMI, INTR), or FSB interrupt messages. RESET# will cause
the processor to immediately initialize itself.
A System Management Interrupt (SMI) handler will return execution to either Normal
state or the AutoHALT Powerdown state. See the Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures
Software Developer's Manuals, Volume 3A/3B: System Programmer's Guide for more
information.
While in AutoHALT Powerdown state, the processor threads will process bus snoops
and snoops from the other thread. The processor will enter a snoopable sub-state (not
shown in Figure 2-1) to process the snoop and then return to the AutoHALT
Powerdown state.
2.1.1.3
Thread C1/MWAIT Powerdown State
C1/MWAIT is a low-power state entered when the processor thread executes the
MWAIT(C1) instruction. Processor behavior in the MWAIT state is identical to the
AutoHALT state except that Monitor events can cause the processor to return to the
C0 state. See the Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals,
Volume 2A: Instruction Set Reference, A-M and Volume 2B: Instruction Set Reference,
N-Z, for more information.
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2.1.2
Package Low-power State Descriptions
Note: The following state descriptions assume that both threads are in the a common low
power state. For cases when only one thread is in a low power state, please see
Section 2.1.1.
2.1.2.1
Normal State
This is the normal operating state for the processor. The processor remains in the
Normal state when the threads are in the C0, C1/AutoHALT, or C1/MWAIT state.
2.1.3
Front Side Bus
The Intel® Atom™ processor has only one signaling mode, where the data and
address busses and the strobe signals are operating in GTL mode. The reason to use
GTL is to improve signal integrity.
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Electrical Specifications
3
Electrical Specifications
This chapter contains signal group descriptions, absolute maximum ratings, voltage
identification, and power sequencing. The chapter also includes DC specifications.
3.1
FSB and GTLREF
Intel® Atom™ processor supports two kinds of signaling protocol: Complementary
Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS), and Advanced Gunning Transceiver Logic
(AGTL+). For FSB data and address bus, only AGTL+ is used.
The termination voltage level for the Intel® Atom™ processor CMOS and AGTL+
signals is VTT = 1.10 V (nominal). Due to speed improvements to data and address
bus, signal integrity and platform design methods have become more critical than with
previous processor families.
The CMOS sideband signals are listed in Table 3-5.
The AGTL+ inputs, including the sideband signals listed in Table 3-5, require a
reference voltage (GTLREF) that is used by the receivers to determine if a signal is a
logical 0 or a logical 1. GTLREF must be generated on the system board. Termination
resistors are provided on the processor silicon and are terminated to its I/O voltage
(VTT). The appropriate chipset will also provide on-die termination, thus eliminating
the need to terminate the bus on the system board for most AGTL+ signals.
The AGTL+ bus depends on incident wave switching. Timing calculations for AGTL+
signals are based on flight time as opposed to capacitive deratings. Analog signal
simulation of the FSB, including trace lengths, is highly recommended when designing
a system.
3.2
Power and Ground Pins
For clean, on-chip power distribution, the processor will have a large number of VTT
(FSB AGTL+ reference voltage), VCCP (power) and VSS (ground) inputs. All power
pins must be connected to VCCP power planes while all VSS pins must be connected
to system ground planes. Use of multiple power and ground planes is recommended
to reduce I*R drop. The processor VCCP pins must be supplied the voltage stated in
Table 3-7
3.3
Decoupling Guidelines
Due to its large number of transistors and high internal clock speeds, the processor is
capable of generating large average current swings between low and full power states.
This may cause voltages on power planes to sag below their minimum values if bulk
decoupling is not adequate. Larger bulk storage, supply current during longer lasting
changes in current demand by the component, such as coming out of an idle condition.
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Similarly, they act as a storage well for current when entering an idle condition from a
running condition. Care must be taken in the board design to ensure that the voltage
provided to the processor remains within the specifications listed in Table 3-7. Failure
to do so can result in timing violations or reduced lifetime of the component. For further
information and design guidelines, refer to the Voltage Regulator-Down (VRD) 11.0
Processor Power Delivery Design Guidelines.
3.3.1
VCCP Decoupling
VCCP regulator solutions need to provide bulk capacitance with a low Effective Series
Resistance (ESR) and keep a low interconnect resistance from the regulator to the
socket. Bulk decoupling for the large current swings when the part is powering on, or
entering/exiting low-power states, must be provided by the voltage regulator solution
For more details on decoupling recommendations, Refer to the Voltage Regulator-Down
(VRD) 11.0 Processor Power Delivery Design Guidelines.
3.3.2
FSB AGTL+ Decoupling
The processor integrates signal termination on the die. Decoupling must also be
provided by the system motherboard for proper AGTL+ bus operation.
3.4
Voltage Identification and Power Sequencing
Table 2. Voltage Identification Definition
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VID6
VID5
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
VCC (V)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1.2000
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1.1875
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1.1750
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1.1625
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1.1500
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1.1375
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1.1250
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1.1125
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1.1000
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1.0875
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1.0750
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1.0625
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1.0500
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1.0375
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1.0250
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1.0125
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0.9375
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0.9250
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0.9125
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VID6
VID5
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
VCC (V)
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0.9000
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0.8875
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0.8750
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0.8625
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0.8500
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0.8375
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.8250
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.8125
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0.8000
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0.7875
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0.7750
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0.7625
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0.7500
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1.0000
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0.9875
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0.9750
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0.9625
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0.9500
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0.7375
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0.7250
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0.7125
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0.7000
The VID specification for the processor is defined by the RS - Voltage Regulator-Down
(VRD) 11.0 Processor Power Delivery Design Guidelines.
The processor uses seven voltage identification pins, VID[6:0], to support automatic
selection of power supply voltages. The VID pins for processor are CMOS outputs
driven by the processor VID circuitry. Table 3-2 specifies the voltage level
corresponding to the state of VID[6:0]. A “1” in this refers to a high-voltage level and
a “0” refers to low-voltage level. For more details about VR design to support the
processor power supply requirements, Refer to the Voltage Regulator-Down (VRD)
11.0 Processor Power Delivery Design Guidelines.
VRD11 has 8 VID pins (VID[7:0]) compared to 7 VID pins for the processor. VRD11
VID[n] should be connected to processor VID[n-1]. VRD11 VID[0] should be tied to
Vss.
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Table 3. Processor VID Pin to VRD11 VID Pin Mapping
Processor VID Pin
Map to VRD11 VID Pin
6
7
5
6
4
5
3
4
2
3
1
2
0
1
0 (tie to ground)
Power source characteristics must be stable whenever the supply to the voltage
regulator is stable.
3.5
Catastrophic Thermal Protection
The processor supports the THERMTRIP# signal for catastrophic thermal protection.
An external thermal sensor should also be used to protect the processor and the
system against excessive temperature. Even with the activation of THERMTRIP#,
which halts all processor internal clocks and activities, leakage current can be high
enough such that the processor cannot be protected in all conditions without the
removal of power to the processor. If the external thermal sensor detects a
catastrophic processor temperature of 125 °C (maximum), or if the THERMTRIP#
signal is asserted, the VCC supply to the processor must be turned off within 500 ms
to prevent permanent silicon damage due to thermal runaway of the processor.
THERMTRIP functionality is not ensured if the PWRGOOD signal is not asserted.
3.6
Reserved and Unused Pins
All RESERVED (RSVD) pins must remain unconnected. Connection of these pins to
VCCP, VSS, or to any other signal (including each other) can result in component
malfunction or incompatibility with future processors. See section Chapter 4.2 for a
pin listing of the processor and the location of all RSVD pins.
For reliable operation, always connect unused inputs or bidirectional signals to an
appropriate signal level. Unused active low AGTL+ inputs may be left as no connects if
AGTL+ termination is provided on the processor silicon. Unused active high inputs
should be connected through a resistor to ground (VSS). Unused outputs can be left
unconnected.
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3.7
FSB Frequency Select Signals (BSEL[2:0])
Only 133 MHz is supported by the processor. The BSEL[2:0] signals need to be set
accordingly to select the frequency of the processor input clock (BCLK[1:0]). These
signals should be connected to the clock chip and the appropriate chipset on the
platform. The BSEL encoding for BCLK[1:0] is shown in Table 3-4.
Table 4. BSEL[2:0] Encoding for BCLK Frequency
BSEL[2]
BSEL[1]
BSEL[0]
BCLK Frequency
L
L
H
133 MHz
NOTE:
3.8
All other bus selections reserved.
FSB Signal Groups
To simplify the following discussion, the FSB signals have been combined into groups
by buffer type. AGTL+ input signals have differential input buffers, which use GTLREF
as a reference level. In this document, the term “AGTL+ Input” refers to the AGTL+
input group as well as the AGTL+ I/O group when receiving. Similarly, “AGTL+
Output” refers to the AGTL+ output group as well as the AGTL+ I/O group when
driving.
With the implementation of a source synchronous data bus comes the need to specify
two sets of timing parameters. One set is for common clock signals which are
dependent upon the rising edge of BCLK0 (ADS#, HIT#, HITM#, etc.) and the second
set is for the source synchronous signals which are relative to their respective strobe
lines (data and address) as well as the rising edge of BCLK0. Asynchronous signals are
still present (A20M#, IGNNE#, etc.) and can become active at any time during the
clock cycle. Table 3-5 identifies which signals are common clock, source synchronous,
and asynchronous.
Table 5. FSB Pin Groups
Signal Group
Type
Signals1
AGTL+ Common Clock Synchronous to BPRI#, DEFER#, PREQ#, RESET#, RS[2:0]#, TRDY#,
BCLK[1:0]
DPWR#
Input
AGTL+ Common Clock Synchronous to ADS#, BNR#, BPM[3:0]#, BR0#, DBSY#, DRDY#, HIT#,
BCLK[1:0]
HITM#, LOCK#, PRDY#
I/O
Signals Associated Strobe REQ[4:0]#, A[16:3]#
ADSTB0# A[32:17]#, ADSTB1#
AGTL+ Source
Synchronous I/O
16
Synchronous to D[15:0]#, DBI0#, DINV[0]#
assoc. strobe
D[31:16]#, DBI1#, DINV[0]#
D[47:32]#, DBI2#, DINV[0]#
D[63:48]#, DBI3#, DINV[0]#
DSTBP0#, DSTBN0#
DSTBP1#, DSTBN1#
DSTBP2#, DSTBN2#
DSTBP3#, DSTBN3#
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Signal Group
Type
Signals1
AGTL+ Strobes
Synchronous to
ADSTB[1:0]#, DSTBP[3:0]#, DSTBN[3:0]#
BCLK[1:0]
CMOS Input
Asynchronous
IGNNE#, INIT#, LINT0/INTR, LINT1/NMI, PWRGOOD,
SMI#
Open Drain Output
Asynchronous
FERR#, IERR#, THERMTRIP#
Open Drain I/O
Asynchronous
PROCHOT#3
CMOS Output
Asynchronous
VID[6:0], BSEL[2:0]
CMOS Input
Synchronous to
TCK, TDI, TMS, TRST#
TCK
Open Drain Output
Synchronous to
TDO
TCK
FSB Clock
Clock
Power/Other
BCLK[1:0]
COMP[3:0], HFPLL (old name is DBR#2), GTLREF,
TEST2/Dclk, TEST1/Aclk, THERMDA, THERMDC, VCCA,
VCCP, VTT, VCC_SENSE, VSS, VSS_SENSE, VCCQ[1:0]
NOTES:
1.
1. In processor systems where there is no debug port implemented on the system
board, these signals are used to support a debug port interposer. In systems with the
debug port implemented on the system board, these signals are no connects.
2.
2. PROCHOT# signal type is open drain output and CMOS input.
3.
3. On die termination differs from other AGTL+ signals, refer to your Platform Design
Guidelines for up to day recommendations.
3.9
CMOS Asynchronous Signals
CMOS input signals are shown in Table 3-5. Legacy output FERR#, IERR# and other
non- AGTL+ signals (THERMTRIP# and PROCHOT#) use Open Drain output buffers.
These signals do not have setup or hold time specifications in relation to BCLK[1:0].
However, all of the CMOS signals are required to be asserted for more than 4 BCLKs
for the processor to recognize them. See Section 3.11 and Section for the DC and AC
specifications for the CMOS signal groups.
3.10
3.10 Maximum Ratings
Table 3-6 specifies absolute maximum and minimum ratings. Within functional
operation limits, functionality and long-term reliability can be expected.
At conditions outside functional operation condition limits, but within absolute
maximum and minimum ratings, neither functionality nor long term reliability can be
expected. If a device is returned to conditions within functional operation limits after
having been subjected to conditions outside these limits, but within the absolute
maximum and minimum ratings, the device may be functional, but with its lifetime
degraded depending on exposure to conditions exceeding the functional operation
condition limits.
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At conditions exceeding absolute maximum and minimum ratings, neither
functionality nor long term reliability can be expected. Moreover, if a device is
subjected to these conditions for any length of time then, when returned to conditions
within the functional operating condition limits, it will either not function or its
reliability will be severely degraded.
Although the processor contains protective circuitry to resist damage from static
electric discharge, precautions should always be taken to avoid high static voltages or
electric fields.
Table 6. Processor Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Max
Unit
Notes1,5
TSTORAGE
Processor Storage Temperature
-40
85
°C
2,3,4
VCC
Any Processor Supply Voltage with
Respect to VSS
-0.3
1.55
V
6
VinAGTL+
AGTL+ Buffer DC Input Voltage with
Respect to VSS
-0.1
1.55
V
VinAsynch_CMOS
CMOS Buffer DC Input Voltage with
Respect to VSS
-0.1
1.55
V
NOTES:
1.
1. For functional operation, all processor electrical, signal quality, mechanical and
thermal specifications must be satisfied.
2.
Storage temperature is applicable to storage conditions only. In this scenario, the
processor must not receive a clock, and no lands can be connected to a voltage bias.
Storage within these limits will not affect the long term reliability of the device. For
functional operation, refer to the processor case temperature specifications.
3.
This rating applies to the processor and does not include any tray or packaging.
4.
Failure to adhere to this specification can affect the long term reliability of the processor.
5.
Overshoot and undershoot guidelines for input, output, and I/O signals are in Chapter 4.
6.
The VCC max supported by the process is 1.2 V but the parameter can change (burnin
voltage is higher).
3.11
Processor DC Specifications
The processor DC specifications in this section are defined at the processor core
(pads) unless noted otherwise. See Chapter 4 for the pin signal definitions and signal
pin assignments. Most of the signals on the FSB are in the AGTL+ signal group. The
DC specifications for these signals are listed in Table 3-9. DC specifications for the
CMOS group are listed in Table 3-10.
Table 3-9 through Table 3-11 list the DC specifications for the Intel® Atom™
processor and are valid only while meeting specifications for junction temperature,
clock frequency, and input voltages. Unless specified otherwise, all specifications for
the Intel® Atom™ processor are at TJ = 90°C. Care should be taken to read all notes
associated with each parameter.
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Table 7. Voltage and Current Specifications for the Intel® Atom™ Processor
Symbol
FSB
Frequency
VTT
Parameter
BCLK Frequency
FSB AGTL+ termination voltage with respect to
VSS
VCCP
Vcc Core voltage with respect to VSS
VCCA
PLL Supply voltage
VCC BOOT
Default VCCP voltage for initial power up
ITT
ICCDES
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
132.6
133.33
133.5
MHz
1.05
1.10
1.15
V
1.2
V
1.575
V
1.2
V
10
A
3
4
A
3
4
A
1, 2
1, 2
0.7
1.425
1.10
1.5
ICC for VTT supply after VCCP stable
1.5
ICC for VTT supply at startup
2.5
ICC for Intel® Atom™ Processors
Recommended Design Target (Estimated)
Notes6
7,8
ICC for Intel® Atom™ Processors
ICC
Processor
Number
Core Frequency
230
1.6 GHz @ VCCP (AVID
controlled)
IAH
ICC Auto-Halt
2.0
A
ICCA
ICC for VCCA Supply
130
mA
NOTES:
1.
Specified at 90°C TJ.
2.
Specified at the nominal VCCP.
3.
Refer to the RS - Voltage Regulator-Down (VRD) 11.0 - Processor Power Delivery Design Guidelines for
design target capability.
4.
Measured at the bulk capacitors on the motherboard.
5.
Based on simulations and averaged over the duration of any change in current. Specified by design/
characterization at nominal VCCP. Not 100% tested.
6.
Unless otherwise noted, all specifications in this table are based on estimates and simulations or
empirical data. These specifications will be updated with characterized data from silicon measurements
at a later date.
7.
VCCP is determined by processor VID[6:0] pins. Each processor is programmed with a maximum valid
voltage identification value (VID), which is set at manufacturing and cannot be altered. Individual
maximum VID values are calibrated during manufacturing such that two processors at the same
frequency may have different settings within VID range. Refer to VID Table 3-2 for the specific voltages
corresponding to VID[6:0] codes.
8.
This is the Vccp range, not the absolute voltage set for the core. The Vccp tolerance should be
+/- 50 mV, inclusive of ripple, VR tolerance and transient (droop and overshoot).
9.
Since CPU is soldered down with no loadline and no dynamic VID, there is no “socket load line
slope(SKT_LL)”; “socket load line tolerance band” but only “Tolerance Band (TOB)” of 50mV; no
“maximum overshoot above VID (OS_AMP)”; no “maximum overshoot time duration above VID
(OS_TIME)”; no “peak to peak ripple amplitude (RIPPLE)”; no “thermal compensation voltage drift
(THERMAL_DRIF)”; no “maximum DC test (Current I_DC_MAX)”; no “minimum DC test (Current
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I_DC_MIN)”; “Voltage Regulator Thermal Design Current (VR_TDC_)” of 3.64A; “current step rise time
(I_RISE) of 2.5 A/us”.
±50 mV tolerance
10.
Table 8. FSB Differential BCLK Specifications
Symbol
Parameter
VIH
VIL
Min
Max
Unit
Input High Voltage
1.15
V
7, 8
Input Low Voltage
-0.3
V
7, 8
0.55
V
2, 7, 9
140
mV
2, 7, 5
VCROSS
Crossing Voltage
ΔVCROSS
Range of Crossing Points
VSWING
Differential Output Swing
300
ILI
Input Leakage Current
-5
Cpad
Pad Capacitance
1.2
Typ
0.3
1.45
Figure
Notes1
mV
6
+5
µA
3
2.0
pF
4
NOTES:
1.
1. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications in this table apply to all processor
frequencies.
2.
Crossing Voltage is defined as absolute voltage where rising edge of BCLK0 is equal to
the falling edge of BCLK1.
3.
For Vin between 0 V and VIH.
4.
Cpad includes die capacitance only. No package parasitics are included.
5.
ΔVCROSS is defined as the total variation of all crossing voltages as defined in note 2.
6.
Measurement taken from differential waveform.
7.
Measurement taken from single-ended waveform.
8.
“Steady state” voltage, not including Overshoots or Undershoots.
9.
Only applies to the differential rising edge (clock rising and clock# falling).
Table 9. AGTL+/CMOS Signal Group DC Specifications
Symbol
Parameter
VTT
I/O Voltage
GTLREF
GTL Reference Voltage
RCOMP
Compensation Resistor
COMP[0] & COMP[2]
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes1
1.05
1.10
1.15
V
11
V
5, 12,13
Ω
9, 11
Ω
10
2/3 VTT
0.62 VTT
COMP[1] & COMP[3]
20
24.75
25
25.25
49.5
50
50.5
RODT
Termination Resistor
55
VIH
Input High Voltage
GTLREF+0.10
VTT
VTT+0.10
V
3,5
VIL
Input Low Voltage
-0.10
0
GTLREF-0.10
V
2,4
VOH
Output High Voltage
VTT-0.10
VTT
VTT
V
5
RTT
Termination Resistance
45
50
55
Ω
6
RON (GTL
mode)
GTL Buffer on Resistance
ILI
Input Leakage Current
8.5
Ω
±100
µA
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Symbol
Cpad
Parameter
Pad Capacitance
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes1
1.8
2.1
2.75
pF
8
NOTES:
1.
Unless otherwise noted, all specifications in this table apply to all processor frequencies.
2.
VIL is defined as the maximum voltage level at a receiving agent that will be interpreted
as a logical low value.
3.
VIH is defined as the minimum voltage level at a receiving agent that will be interpreted
as a logical high value.
4.
VIH and VOH may experience excursions above VTT. However, input signal drivers
must comply with the signal quality specifications.
5.
GTLREF should be generated from VTT with a 1% tolerance resistor divider. The VTT
referred to in these specifications is the instantaneous VTT. Please refer to latest
Nettop’08 Platform Design Guide for GTLREF settings.
6.
RTT is the on-die termination resistance measured at VOL of the AGTL+ output driver.
Measured at 0.31*VTT. RTT is connected to VTT on die. Refer to processor I/O buffer
models for I/V characteristics.
7.
Specified with on die RTT and RON are turned off. Vin between 0 and VTT.
8.
Cpad includes die capacitance only. No package parasitics are included.
9.
This is the external resistor on the comp pins.
10. On die termination resistance, measured at 0.33*VTT.
11. RCOMP resistance must be provided on the system board with 1% resistors.
12. Refer to platform design guide for platform specific GTLREF value.
13. 2/3 VTT for paring with SiS 671 chipset and 0.62 VTT for pairing with Intel 945GC
chipset.
Table 10. Legacy CMOS Signal Group DC Specifications
Symbol
Parameter
VTT
I/O Voltage
VIH
Input High Voltage
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes1
1.05
1.10
1.15
V
0.7*VTT
VTT
VTT+0.1
V
2
VIL
Input Low Voltage CMOS
-0.10
0.00
0.3*VTT
V
2, 3
VOH
Output High Voltage
0.9*VTT
VTT
VTT+0.1
V
2
VOL
Output Low Voltage
-0.10
0
0.1*VTT
V
2
IOH
Output High Current
1.5
4.1
mA
5
IOL
Output Low Current
1.5
ILI
Input Leakage Current
Cpad1
Pad Capacitance
Cpad2
Pad Capacitance for CMOS
Input
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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4.1
mA
4
± 100
µA
6
pF
7
1.6
2.1
2.55
0.95
1.2
1.45
8
Unless otherwise noted, all specifications in this table apply to all processor frequencies.
The VTT referred to in these specifications refers to instantaneous VTT.
Refer to the processor I/O Buffer Models for I/V characteristics.
Measured at 0.1*VTT.
Measured at 0.9*VTT.
For Vin between 0V and VTT. Measured when the driver is tri-stated.
Cpad1 includes die capacitance only for DPRSTP#, DPSLP#, PWRGOOD. No package
parasitics are included.
Cpad2 includes die capacitance for all other CMOS input signals. No package parasitics
are included.
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Table 11. Open Drain Signal Group DC Specifications
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Notes1
VTT
VTT+5%
V
3
VOH
Output High Voltage
VTT-5%
VOL
Output Low Voltage
0
0.20
V
IOL
Output Low Current
16
50
mA
2
ILO
Output Leakage Current
±200
µA
4
2.45
pF
5
Cpad
Pad Capacitance
1.9
2.2
NOTES:
1.
Unless otherwise noted, all specifications in this table apply to all processor frequencies.
2.
Measured at 0.2 V.
3.
VOH is determined by value of the external pull-up resistor to VTT. Refer to platform
design guide for details.
4.
For Vin between 0 V and VOH.
5.
Cpad includes die capacitance only. No package parasitics are included.
3.12
AGTL+ FSB Specifications
Routing topology recommendations may be found in the appropriate platform design
guides. Termination resistors are not required for most AGTL+ signals, as these are
integrated into the processor silicon.
Valid high and low levels are determined by the input buffers which compare a signal’s
voltage with a reference voltage called GTLREF (known as VREF in previous
documentation).
Table 3-9 lists the GTLREF specifications. The AGTL+ reference voltage (GTLREF)
should be generated on the system board using high precision voltage divider circuits.
It is important that the system board impedance is held to the specified tolerance, and
that the intrinsic trace capacitance for the AGTL+ signal group traces is known and
well- controlled. For more details on platform design, see the appropriate platform
design guides.
§
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4
Package Mechanical
Specifications and Ball
Information
This chapter provides the package specifications, pinout assignments, and signal
description.
4.1
Package Mechanical Specifications
The processor will be available in 512 kB, 437 pins in FCBGA8 package.
4.1.1
Package Mechanical Drawings
Figure 2. Package Mechanical Drawing
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4.1.2
Package Loading Specifications
Package loading is 5lb max static compressive.
4.1.3
Processor Mass Specifications
Processor mass is 1.4g.
4.1.4
Processor Pinout Assignment
Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4 are graphic representations of the processor pinout
assignments. Table 4-12 lists the pinout by signal name.
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Figure 3. Pinout Diagram (Top View, Left Side)
1
A
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
VSS
RSVD
VSS
D[54]#
D[56]#
GTLREF
VSS
VCCQ0
VCCP
VCCP
A
B
VSS
VSS
D[60]#
D[52]#
VSS
D[59]#
CMREF
VSS
VCCQ0
VCCP
VCCP
B
C
RSVD
D[48]#
D[55]#
D[61]#
DINV[3]
D[58]#
D[62]#
VSS
VTT
VCCP
VCCP
C
D
VSS
D[63]#
D[51]#
RSVD
VSS
NC
VCCA
VSS
VTT
VCCP
VCCP
D
E
D[53]#
DSTBN[3]
VSS
THRMDA
THRMDC
VSS
VSS
VSS
VTT
VCCP
VCCP
E
F
D[50]#
D[57]#
DSTBP[3]
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VTT
VTT
VCCP
VCCP
F
G
VSS
D[49]#
D[40]#
VSS
BSEL[2]
NC
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
G
H
D[46]#
D[41]#
VSS
VSS
BSEL[1]
NC
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
H
J
D[47]#
D[45]#
D[38]#
IGNNE#
VSS
BSEL[0]
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
J
K
VSS
DSTBN[2]
DSTBP[2]
NC
NC
VSS
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
K
L
DINV[2]
D[43]#
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
L
M
VSS
D[36]#
D[44]#
RSVD
VSS
EXTBGREF
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
M
N
D[35]#
D[42]#
D[39]#
VSS
VSS
RSVD
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
N
P
D[34]#
D[37]#
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
P
R
VSS
D[33]#
D[32]#
RSVD
VSS
RSVD
VSS
VTT
VSS
VCCP
VCCP
R
T
COMP[0]
COMP[1]
D[28]#
VSS
VSS
RSVD
VSS
VTT
VSS
VSS
VSS
T
U
D[19]#
D[27]#
VSS
DPWR#
RSVD
VSS
VSS
VTT
VTT
VTT
VTT
U
V
VSS
D[30]#
D[26]#
VSS
RSVD
VSS
VSS
VSS
RSVD
VTT
BCLK[0]
V
W
VSS
D[25]#
D[18]#
D[31]#
VSS
D[21]#
D[20]#
VSS
D[15]#
D[1]#
VSS
W
Y
VSS
VSS
D24[]#
DSTBN[1]
DSTBP[1]
DINV[1]
D[22]#
D[17]#
D[8]#
D[7]#
D[0]#
Y
VSS
VSS
VSS
D[16]#
D[23]#
VSS
D[29]#
D[14]#
VSS
D[4]#
A
A
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
AA
1
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Figure 4. Pinout Diagram (Top View, Right Side)
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
A
VCCP
RSVD
A[35]#
VSS
A[20]#
A[32]#
VSS
VSS
VSS
B
VCCP
VSS
A[33]#
A[34]#
A[29]#
A[30]#
A[27]#
ADSTB[1
]#
VSS
VSS
B
C
VCCP
VCCSENSE
A[22]#
A[28]#
A[31]#
VSS
A[23]#
A[17]#
A[24]#
RSVD
C
D
VCCP
VSSSENSE
VSS
RESET#
VID[1]
RSVD
VSS
A[21]#
A[26]#
VSS
D
E
VCCP
VTT
VTT
VSS
VSS
VID[5]
VID[2]
VSS
A[25]#
A[19]#
E
F
VCCP
VTT
VTT
VID[0]
IERR#
VSS
VSS
A[18]#
COMP[2]
COMP[3]
F
G
VCCP
VSS
VTT
VID[3]
VID[4]
PROCHOT#
VID[6]
REQ[2]#
A[9]#
VSS
G
H
VCCP
VSS
VTT
BPM[2]#
VSS
RSVD
VSS
VSS
A[4]#
A[11]#
H
J
VCCP
VSS
VTT
BPM[3]#
PREQ#
VSS
BPM[1]#
A[7]#
A[15]#
REQ[1]#
J
K
VCCP
VSS
VTT
VSS
TRST#
BPM[0]#
PRDY#
A[14]#
ADSTB[0]#
VSS
K
L
VCCP
VSS
VTT
VSS
NC
TMS
VSS
VSS
A[12]#
A[16]#
L
M
VCCP
VSS
VTT
NC
TDO
TCK
RSVD
A[10]#
A[13]#
VSS
M
N
VCCP
VSS
VTT
FORCEPR#
TDI
VSS
SLP#
A[8]#
A[5]#
P
VCCP
VSS
VTT
VSS
VSS
RSVD
VSS
VSS
REQ[3]#
A[3]#
P
R
VCCP
VSS
VTT
LINT1
STPCLK#
DPSLP#
A[6]#
VSS
R
T
VSS
VSS
VTT
LINT0
FERR#
RSVD
VSS
DRDY#
BR0#
DEFER#
T
U
VTT
VTT
VTT
VSS
VSS
SMI#
A20M
VSS
RS[2]#
BPRI#
U
V
BCLK[1]
VSS
VSS
BR1#
INIT#
PWRGOOD
VSS
ADS
HITM#
VSS
V
W
D[5]#
D[13]#
VSS
D[10]#
DINV[0]
VSS
RS[0]#
TRDY#
LOCK#
VSS
W
Y
D[2]#
D[9]#
DSTBN[0]
DSTBP[0]
D[12]#
RS[1]#
DBSY#
BNR#
VSS
VSS
Y
AA
VSS
D[11]#
D[3]#
VSS
D[6]#
HIT#
VSS
VSS
VSS
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
26
DPRSTP# REQ[4]#
21
A
REQ[0]# N
A
A
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Table 12. Pinout Arranged By Signal Name
Signal Name
Ball #
Signal
Name
Ball #
Signal Name
Ball #
Signal Name
Ball #
A[10]#
M19
BCLK[0]
V11
D[28]#
T3
D[62]#
C7
A[11]#
H21
BCLK[1]
V12
D[29]#
AA8
D[63]#
D2
A[12]#
L20
BNR#
Y19
D[3]#
AA14
D[7]#
Y10
A[13]#
M20
BPM[0]#
K17
D[30]#
V2
D[8]#
Y9
A[14]#
K19
BPM[1]#
J18
D[31]#
W4
D[9]#
Y13
A[15]#
J20
BPM[2]#
H15
D[32]#
R3
DBSY#
Y18
A[16]#
L21
BPM[3]#
J15
D[33]#
R2
RSVD
V5
A[17]#
C19
BPRI#
U21
D[34]#
P1
DEFER#
T21
A[18]#
F19
BR0#
T20
D[35]#
N1
DINV[0]#
W16
A[19]#
E21
BR1#
V15
D[36]#
M2
DINV[1]#
Y6
A[20]#
A16
BSEL[0]
J6
D[37]#
P2
DINV[2]#
L1
A[21]#
D19
BSEL[1]
H5
D[38]#
J3
DINV[3]#
C5
A[22]#
C14
BSEL[2]
G5
D[39]#
N3
DPRSTP#
R18
A[23]#
C18
COMP[0]
T1
D[4]#
AA11
DPWR#
U4
A[24]#
C20
COMP[1]
T2
D[40]#
G3
DRDY#
T19
A[25]#
E20
COMP[2]
F20
D[41]#
H2
DSTBN[0]#
Y14
A[26]#
D20
COMP[3]
F21
D[42]#
N2
DSTBN[1]#
Y4
A[27]#
B18
D[0]#
Y11
D[43]#
L2
DSTBN[2]#
K2
A[28]#
C15
D[1]#
W10
D[44]#
M3
DSTBN[3]#
E2
A[29]#
B16
D[10]#
W15
D[45]#
J2
DSTBP[0]#
Y15
A[3]#
P21
D[11]#
AA13
D[46]#
H1
DSTBP[1]#
Y5
A[30]#
B17
D[12]#
Y16
D[47]#
J1
DSTBP[2]#
K3
A[31]#
C16
D[13]#
W13
D[48]#
C2
DSTBP[3]#
F3
A[32]#
A17
D[14]#
AA9
D[49]#
G2
FERR#
T16
A[33]#
B14
D[15]#
W9
D[5]#
W12
FORCEPR#
N15
A[34]#
B15
D[16]#
AA5
D[50]#
F1
GTLREF
A7
A[35]#
A14
D[17]#
Y8
D[51]#
D3
HIT#
AA17
A[4]#
H20
D[18]#
W3
D[52]#
B4
HITM#
V20
A[5]#
N20
D[19]#
U1
D[53]#
E1
IERR#
F16
A[6]#
R20
D[2]#
Y12
D[54]#
A5
IGNNE#
J4
A[7]#
J19
D[20]#
W7
D[55]#
C3
INIT#
V16
A[8]#
N19
D[21]#
W6
D[56]#
A6
LINT0
T15
A[9]#
G20
D[22]#
Y7
D[57]#
F2
LINT1
R15
A20M#
U18
D[23]#
AA6
D[58]#
C6
LOCK#
W20
RSVD
U5
D[24]#
Y3
D[59]#
B6
RSVD
P17
ADS#
V19
D[25]#
W2
D[6]#
AA16
NC
D6
ADSTB[1]#
B19
U2
D[61]#
C4
NC
H6
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Signal Name
Ball #
Signal
Name
Ball #
NC
K4
TD
NC
K5
EXTBGREF
M6
NC
M15
THERMTRIP#
H17
VCC
NC
L16
THRMDA
E4
VCC
PRDY#
K18
THRMDC
E5
VCC
M11
M16
Signal Name
VCC
VCC
Ball #
L10
L11
Signal Name
VSS
Ball #
B13
VSS
B20
L12
VSS
B21
M10
VSS
C8
VSS
C17
PREQ#
J16
TMS
L17
VCC
M12
VSS
D1
PROCHOT#
G17
TRDY#
W19
VCC
N10
VSS
D5
PWRGOOD
V17
TRST#
K16
VCC
N11
VSS
D8
REQ[0]#
N21
VCC
A10
VCC
N12
VSS
D14
REQ[1]#
J21
VCC
A11
VCC
P10
VSS
D18
REQ[2]#
G19
VCC
A12
VCC
P11
VSS
D21
REQ[3]#
P20
VCC
B10
VCC
P12
VSS
E3
REQ[4]#
R19
VCC
B11
VCC
R10
VSS
E6
RESET#
D15
VCC
B12
VCC
R11
VSS
E7
RS[0]#
W18
VCC
C10
VCC
R12
VSS
E8
RS[1]#
Y17
VCC
C11
VCCA
D7
VSS
E15
RS[2]#
U20
VCC
C12
VTT
V10
VSS
E16
RSVD
D17
VCC
D10
VCCQ0
A9
VSS
E19
DPSLP#
R17
VCC
D11
VCCQ0
B9
VSS
F4
RSVD
M18
VCC
D12
VCCSENSE
C13
VSS
F5
RSVD
T17
VCC
E10
VID[0]
F15
VSS
F6
CMREF
B7
VCC
E11
VID[1]
D16
VSS
F7
RSVD
A13
VCC
E12
VID[2]
E18
VSS
F17
RSVD
R6
VCC
F10
VID[3]
G15
VSS
F18
RSVD
N6
VCC
F11
VID[4]
G16
VSS
G1
RSVD
T6
VCC
F12
VID[5]
E17
VSS
G4
RSVD
A3
VCC
G10
VID[6]
G18
VSS
G7
RSVD
C1
VCC
G11
VSS
A2
VSS
G9
RSVD
C21
VCC
G12
VSS
A4
VSS
G13
VTT
E13
VCC
H10
VSS
A8
VSS
G21
VTT
E14
VCC
H11
VSS
A15
VSS
H3
VTT
F13
VCC
H12
VSS
A18
VSS
H4
VTT
F14
VCC
J10
RSVD
A19
VSS
H7
SLP#
N18
VCC
J11
VSS
A20
VSS
H9
SMI#
U17
VCC
J12
VSS
B1
VSS
H13
STPCLK#
R16
VSS
P4
VSS
V8
VTT
H14
TCK
M17
VSS
P5
VSS
V13
VTT
J8
TDI
N16
VSS
P6
VSS
V14
VTT
J14
VSS
J5
VCC
K11
VSS
V18
VTT
K8
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Signal Name
Ball #
Signal
Name
Ball #
Signal Name
Ball #
Signal Name
Ball #
VSS
J7
VCC
K12
VSS
V21
VTT
K14
VSS
J9
VSS
P7
VSS
W1
VTT
L8
VSS
J13
VSS
P9
VSS
W5
VSS
H19
VSS
J17
VSS
P13
VSS
W8
VTT
N8
VSS
K1
VSS
P15
VSS
W11
VTT
N14
VSS
K6
VSS
P16
VSS
W14
VTT
P8
VSS
K7
VSS
P18
VSS
W17
VTT
P14
VSS
K9
VSS
P19
VSS
W21
VTT
R8
VSS
K13
VSS
R1
VSS
Y1
VTT
R14
VSS
K15
VSS
R5
VSS
Y2
VTT
T8
VSS
K21
VSS
R7
VSS
Y20
VTT
T14
VSS
L3
VSS
R9
VSS
Y21
VTT
U8
VSS
L4
VSS
R13
VSS
AA2
VTT
U9
VSS
L5
VSS
R21
VSS
AA3
VTT
U10
VSS
L6
VSS
T4
VSS
AA4
VTT
U11
VSS
L7
VSS
T5
VSS
AA7
VTT
U12
VSS
L9
VSS
T7
VSS
AA10
VTT
U13
VSS
L13
VSS
T9
VSS
AA12
VTT
U14
RSVD
L15
VSS
T10
VSS
AA15
RSVD
V9
VSS
L18
VSS
T11
VSS
AA18
RSVD
R4
VSS
L19
VSS
T12
VSS
AA19
RSVD
M4
VSS
M1
VSS
T13
VSS
AA20
RSVD
D4
VSS
M5
VSS
T18
VSSSENSE
D13
VSS
M7
VSS
U3
VTT
C9
VSS
M9
VSS
U6
VTT
D9
VSS
M13
VSS
U7
VTT
E9
VSS
M21
VSS
U15
VTT
F8
VSS
N4
VSS
U16
VTT
F9
VSS
N5
VSS
U19
VTT
G8
VSS
N7
VSS
V1
VTT
G14
VSS
N9
VSS
V4
VTT
L14
VSS
N13
VSS
V6
VTT
M8
VSS
N17
VSS
B5
VTT
M14
VSS
P3
VSS
B8
VSS
H18
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4.2
Signal Description
Table 13. Signal Description
Signal Name
Type
Description
A[32:3]# (Address) defines a 232-byte physical memory address
space. In subphase 1 of the address phase, these pins transmit the
address of a transaction.
A[32:3]#
A20M#
I/O
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In sub-phase 2, these pins transmit transaction type information.
These signals must connect the appropriate pins of both agents on
the Intel® Atom™ processor FSB. A[32:3]# are source synchronous
signals and are latched into the receiving buffers by ADSTB[1:0]#.
Address signals are used as straps which are sampled before
RESET# is deasserted.
If A20M# (Address-20 Mask) is asserted, the processor masks
physical address bit 20 (A20#) before looking up a line in any
internal cache and before driving a read/write transaction on the
bus. Asserting A20M# emulates the 8086 processor's address wraparound at the 1-MB boundary. Assertion of A20M# is only supported
in real mode.
A20M# is an asynchronous signal. However, to ensure recognition of
this signal following an input/output write instruction, it must be
valid along with the TRDY# assertion of the corresponding input/
output Write bus transaction.
ADS#
ADSTB[1:0]#
I/O
I/O
ADS# (Address Strobe) is asserted to indicate the validity of the
transaction address on the A[32:3]# and REQ[4:0]# pins. All bus
agents observe the ADS# activation to begin parity checking,
protocol checking, address decode, internal loop, or deferred reply
ID match operations associated with the new transaction.
Address strobes are used to latch A[32:3]# and REQ[4:0]# on their
rising and falling edges. Strobes are associated with signals as
shown below.
SignalsAssociated Strobe REQ[4:0]#, A[16:3]#ADSTB[0]#
A[32:17]#ADSTB[1]#
BCLK[1:0]
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The differential pair BCLK (Bus Clock) determines the FSB
frequency. All FSB agents must receive these signals to drive their
outputs and latch their inputs. All external timing parameters are
specified with respect to the rising edge of BCLK0 crossing VCROSS.
BNR# (Block Next Request) is used to assert a bus stall by any bus
agent who is unable to accept new bus transactions. During a bus
stall, the current bus owner cannot issue any new transactions.
BNR#
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I/O
These are Wired-OR signals. Wired-OR is AGTL common clock I/O.
They are signals where both CPU & MCH may possibly driver
together, hence no receiver. We would potentially see overshoot and
undershoot issue. Therefore, there is a dedicated over/ undershoot
specification for Wired-OR signals.
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Signal Name
Type
Description
BPM[0]#
O
BPM[1]#
I/O
BPM[2]#
O
BPM[3]#
I/O
BPM[3:0]# (Breakpoint Monitor) are breakpoint and performance
monitor signals. They are outputs from the processor which indicate
the status of breakpoints and programmable counters used for
monitoring processor performance. BPM[3:0]# should connect the
appropriate pins of all FSB agents. This includes debug or
performance monitoring tools. Refer to the platform design guide for
more detailed information.
BPRI# (Bus Priority Request) is used to arbitrate for ownership of
the FSB. It must connect the appropriate pins of both FSB agents.
Observing BPRI# active (as asserted by the priority agent) causes
the other agent to stop issuing new requests, unless such requests
are part of an ongoing locked operation. The priority agent keeps
BPRI# asserted until all of its requests are completed, then releases
the bus by deasserting BPRI#.
BPRI#
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BR[1:0]#
I/O
BSEL[2:0]
O
BSEL[2:0] (Bus Select) are used to select the processor input clock
frequency. For Intel® Atom™ processor, the BSEL is fixed to
operate at 133-MHz BCLK frequency.
COMP[3:0]
PWR
COMP[3:0] must be terminated on the system board using precision
(1% tolerance) resistors. Refer to the platform design guide for
more details on implementation.
BR0# is used by the processor to request the bus.
D[63:0]# (Data) are the data signals. These signals provide a 64bit data path between the FSB agents, and must connect the
appropriate pins on both agents. The data driver asserts DRDY# to
indicate a valid data transfer.
D[63:0]# are quad-pumped signals and will thus be driven four
times in a common clock period. D[63:0]# are latched off the falling
edge of both DSTBP[3:0]# and DSTBN[3:0]#. Each group of
16 data signals correspond to a pair of one DSTBP# and one
DSTBN#. The following table shows the grouping of data signals to
data strobes and DINV#.
D[63:0]#
I/O
Quad-Pumped Signal Groups,
Data GroupDSTBN#/DSTBP#DINV#
D[15:0]#/00
D[31:16]#/11
D[47:32]#/22
D[63:48]#/33
Furthermore, the DINV# pins determine the polarity of the data
signals. Each group of 16 data signals corresponds to one DINV#
signal. When the DINV# signal is active, the corresponding data
group is inverted and therefore sampled active high.
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Signal Name
Type
DBSY#
I/O
DEFER#
DINV[3:0]#
DPSLP#
Description
DBSY# (Data Bus Busy) is asserted by the agent responsible for
driving data on the FSB to indicate that the data bus is in use. The
data bus is released after DBSY# is deasserted. This signal must
connect the appropriate pins on both FSB agents.
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DEFER# is asserted by an agent to indicate that a transaction
cannot be guaranteed in-order completion. Assertion of DEFER# is
normally the responsibility of the addressed memory or Input/
Output agent. This signal must connect the appropriate pins of both
FSB agents.
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DINV[3:0]# (Data Bus Inversion) are source synchronous and
indicate the polarity of the D[63:0]# signals. The DINV[3:0]#
signals are activated when the data on the data bus is inverted. The
bus agent will invert the data bus signals if more than half the bits,
within the covered group, would change level in the next cycle.
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DINV[3 0]# Assignment To Data B s SignalData B s Signals
DPSLP# when asserted on the platform causes the processor to
transition from the Sleep State to the Deep Sleep state. In order to
return to the Sleep State, DPSLP# must be deasserted. DPSLP# is
driven by the SCH chipset. This signal is not used for Nettop’08
platform and tied to VTT.
DPRSTP#
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DPRSTP# when asserted on the platform causes the processor to
transition from the Deep Sleep State to the Deeper Sleep state. In
order to return to the Deep Sleep State, DPRSTP# must be
deasserted. DPRSTP# is driven by the SCH chipset. This signal is not
used for Nettop’08 platform and tied to VTT.
DPWR#
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DPWR# is a control signal from the chipset used to reduce power on
the processor data bus input buffers. This signal is not used for
Nettop’08 platform and tied to VTT.
I/O
DRDY# (Data Ready) is asserted by the data driver on each data
transfer, indicating valid data on the data bus. In a multi-common
clock data transfer, DRDY# may be deasserted to insert idle clocks.
This signal must connect the appropriate pins of both FSB agents.
DRDY#
Data strobe used to latch in D[63:0]#.
Signals Associated Strobe
DSTBN[3:0]#
I/O
D[15:0]#DINV[0]#, DSTBN[0]#
D[31:16]#DINV[1]#, DSTBN[1]#
D[47:32]#DINV[2]#, DSTBN[2]#
D[63:48]#DINV[3]#, DSTBN[3]#
Data strobe used to latch in D[63:0]#.
Signals Associated Strobe
DSTBP[3:0]#
I/O
D[15:0]#DINV[0]#, DSTBP[0]#
D[31:16]#DINV[1]#, DSTBP[1]#
D[47:32]#DINV[2]#, DSTBP[2]#
D[63:48]#DINV[3]#, DSTBP[3]#
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Signal Name
Type
FERR#/PBE#
O
GTLREF
PWR
CMREF
PWR
EXTBGREF
PWR
Description
FERR# (Floating-point Error)/PBE# (Pending Break Event) is a
multiplexed signal and its meaning is qualified with STPCLK#. When
STPCLK# is not asserted, FERR#/PBE# indicates a floating point
when the processor detects an unmasked floating-point error.
FERR# is similar to the ERROR# signal on the Intel 387 coprocessor,
and is included for compatibility with systems using MSDOS*- type
floating-point error reporting. When STPCLK# is asserted, an
assertion of FERR#/PBE# indicates that the processor has a pending
break event waiting for service. The assertion of FERR#/PBE#
indicates that the processor should be returned to the Normal state
GTLREF determines the signal reference level for AGTL+ input pins.
GTLREF is used by the AGTL+ receivers to determine if a signal is a
logical 0 or logical 1. Refer to the platform design guide for details
on GTLREF implementation.
CMOS signal reference voltage for data and address pin. Since
CMOS signaling is not used, this is a no connect. Tie this to GTLREF
as defensive design.
EXTBGREF should be set at 2/3 VTT with resistor divider network
with a 1k // 2k Ohm resistors.
HIT# (Snoop Hit) and HITM# (Hit Modified) convey transaction
snoop operation results. Either FSB agent may assert both HIT# and
HITM# together to indicate that it requires a snoop stall, which can
be continued by reasserting HIT# and HITM# together.
HIT# HITM#
IERR#
I/O
O
These are Wired-OR signals. Wired-OR is AGTL common clock I/O.
They are signals where both CPU & MCH may possibly driver
together, hence no receiver. We would potentially see overshoot and
undershoot issue. Therefore, there is a dedicated over/ undershoot
specification for Wired-OR signals.
IERR# (Internal Error) is asserted by a processor as the result of an
internal error. Assertion of IERR# is usually accompanied by a
SHUTDOWN transaction on the FSB. This transaction may optionally
be converted to an external error signal (e.g., NMI) by system core
logic. The processor will keep IERR# asserted until the assertion of
RESET#, or INIT#.
For termination requirements, refer to the platform design guide.
IGNNE#
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IGNNE# (Ignore Numeric Error) is asserted to force the processor to
ignore a numeric error and continue to execute non-control floatingpoint instructions. If IGNNE# is deasserted, the processor generates
an exception on a non-control floating-point instruction if a previous
floating-point instruction caused an error. IGNNE# has no effect
when the NE bit in control register 0 (CR0) is set.
IGNNE# is an asynchronous signal. However, to ensure recognition
of this signal following an Input/Output write instruction, it must be
valid along with the TRDY# assertion of the corresponding Input/
Output Write bus transaction.
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Signal Name
INIT#
Type
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Description
INIT# (Initialization), when asserted, resets integer registers inside
the processor without affecting its internal caches or floating-point
registers. The processor then begins execution at the power-on
Reset vector configured during power-on configuration. The
processor continues to handle snoop requests during INIT#
assertion. INIT# is an asynchronous signal. However, to ensure
recognition of this signal following an Input/Output Write instruction,
it must be valid along with the TRDY# assertion of the
corresponding Input/Output Write bus transaction. INIT# must
connect the appropriate pins of both FSB agents.
If INIT# is sampled active on the active to inactive transition of
RESET#, Intel® Atom™ reverses its FSB data and address signals
internally to ease mother board layout for systems where the
chipset is on the other side of the mother board.
D[63:0] => D[0:63] A[32:3] => A[3:32] DINV[3:0]# is also
reversed.
LINT[1:0]
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LINT[1:0] (Local APIC Interrupt) must connect the appropriate pins
of all APIC Bus agents. When the APIC is disabled, the LINT0 signal
becomes INTR, a maskable interrupt request signal, and LINT1
becomes NMI, a non-maskable interrupt. INTR and NMI are
backward compatible with the signals of those names on the
Pentium processor. Both signals are asynchronous.
Both of these signals must be software configured via BIOS
programming of the APIC register space to be used either as NMI/
INTR or LINT[1:0]. Because the APIC is enabled by default after
Reset, operation of these pins as LINT[1:0] is the default
configuration.
LOCK#
I/O
Probe Ready signal used by debug tools to determine processor
debug readiness.
PRDY#
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Probe Request signal used by debug tools to request debug
operation of the processor. Refer to the platform design guide for
more implementation details.
PREQ#
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Probe Request signal used by debug tools to request debug
operation of the processor. Refer to the platform design guide for
more implementation details.
PROCHOT#
As an output, PROCHOT# (Processor Hot) will go active when the
processor temperature monitoring sensor detects that the processor
has reached its maximum safe operating temperature. This indicates
that the processor Thermal Control Circuit (TCC) has been activated,
if enabled. As an input, assertion of PROCHOT# by the system will
activate the TCC, if enabled. The TCC will remain active until the
I/O, O (DP)
system deasserts PROCHOT#.
For termination requirements, refer to the platform design guide.
This signal may require voltage translation on the motherboard.
Refer to the platform design guide for more details.
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PWRGOOD
Type
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Description
PWRGOOD (Power Good) is a processor input. The processor
requires this signal to be a clean indication that the clocks and
power supplies are stable and within their specifications. ‘Clean’
implies that the signal will remain low (capable of sinking leakage
current), without glitches, from the time that the power supplies are
turned on until they come within specification. The signal must then
transition monotonically to a high state. PWRGOOD can be driven
inactive at any time, but clocks and power must again be stable
before a subsequent rising edge of PWRGOOD.
The PWRGOOD signal must be supplied to the processor; it is used
to protect internal circuits against voltage sequencing issues. It
should be driven high throughout boundary scan operation.
REQ[4:0]#
I/O
REQ[4:0]# (Request Command) must connect the appropriate pins
of both FSB agents. They are asserted by the current bus owner to
define the currently active transaction type. These signals are
source synchronous to ADSTB[0]#.
Asserting the RESET# signal resets the processor to a known state
and invalidates its internal caches without writing back any of their
contents. For a power-on Reset, RESET# must stay active for at
least two milliseconds after VCC and BCLK have reached their
RESET#
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proper specifications. On observing active RESET#, both FSB
agents will deassert their outputs within two clocks. All processor
straps must be valid within the specified setup time before RESET#
is deasserted.
RS[2:0]#
RSVD
SLP#
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RS[2:0]# (Response Status) are driven by the response agent (the
agent responsible for completion of the current transaction), and
must connect the appropriate pins of both FSB agents.
These pins are RESERVED and must be left unconnected on the
Reserved/ board. However, it is recommended that routing channels to these
No Connect pins on the board be kept open for possible future use.
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SLP# (Sleep), when asserted in Stop-Grant state, causes the
processor to enter the Sleep state. During Sleep state, the processor
stops providing internal clock signals to all units, leaving only the
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) still operating. Processors in this state will
not recognize snoops or interrupts. The processor will recognize only
assertion of the RESET# signal, deassertion of SLP#, and removal of
the BCLK input while in Sleep state. If SLP# is deasserted, the
processor exits Sleep state and returns to Stop- Grant state,
restarting its internal clock signals to the bus and processor core
units. If DPSLP# is asserted while in the Sleep state, the processor
will exit the Sleep state and transition to the Deep Sleep state. This
signal is not used for Nettop’08 platform and tied to VTT.
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Signal Name
Type
Description
SMI# (System Management Interrupt) is asserted asynchronously
by system logic. On accepting a System Management Interrupt, the
processor saves the current state and enter System Management
Mode (SMM). An SMI Acknowledge transaction is issued, and the
processor begins program execution from the SMM handler. If SMI#
is asserted during the deassertion of RESET# the processor will
tristate its outputs.
SMI#
I
STPCLK#
I
STOP-GRANT state is not supported, therefore this pin is not used.
Please refer to Nettop’08 Platform Design Guide for termination
requirement.
TCK
I
TCK (Test Clock) provides the clock input for the processor Test Bus
(also known as the Test Access Port). Refer to the platform design
guide for termination requirements and implementation details.
TDI
I
provides the serial input needed for JTAG specification support.
TDO
O
TDO (Test Data Out) transfers serial test data out of the processor.
TDO provides the serial output needed for JTAG specification
support.
THERMTRIP
O
The processor protects itself from catastrophic overheating by use of
an internal thermal sensor. This sensor is set well above the normal
operating temperature to ensure that there are no false trips. The
processor will stop all execution when junction temperature exceeds
approximately 125 degree Celsius. This is signaled to the system by
the THERMTRIP# (Thermal Trip) pin. For termination requirements,
refer to the platform design guide.
THRMDA
PWR
THRMDC
PWR
TMS
I
TMS (Test Mode Select) is a JTAG specification support signal used
by debug tools. Refer to the platform design guide for termination
requirements and implementation details.
TRDY#
I
TRDY# (Target Ready) is asserted by the target to indicate that it is
ready to receive a write or implicit writeback data transfer. TRDY#
must connect the appropriate pins of both FSB agents.
TDI (Test Data In) transfers serial test data into the processor. TDI
Thermal Diode - Anode
Thermal Diode - Cathode
TRST#
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I
TRST# (Test Reset) resets the Test Access Port (TAP) logic. TRST#
must be driven low during power on Reset. Refer to the platform
design guide for termination requirements and implementation
details.
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Signal Name
Type
Description
VCCA
PWR
VCCP
PWR
VSS
GND
VTT
PWR
VID[6:0]
O
VID[6:0] (Voltage ID) pins are used to support automatic selection
of power supply voltages (VCC) but these pins are not used in the
Nettop’08 platform as the VID is fixed at 1.1V.
VCC_SENSE
O
VCC_SENSE is an isolated low impedance connection to processor
core power (VCC). It can be used to sense or measure voltage near
the silicon with little noise.
O
VSS_SENSE is an isolated low impedance connection to processor
core VSS. It can be used to sense or measure ground near the
silicon with little noise. Refer to the platform design guide for
termination recommendations and more details.
VCCA provides isolated power for the internal processor core PLLs.
Refer to the platform design guide for complete implementation
details.
Processor core power supply
Processor core ground node.
FSB AGTL+ termination voltage with respect to VSS
VSS_SENSE
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5
Thermal Specifications and
Design Considerations
The processor requires a thermal solution to maintain temperatures within operating
limits as set forth in Section Thermal Specifications. Any attempt to operate the
processor outside these operating limits may result in permanent damage to the
processor and potentially other components in the system. As processor technology
changes, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer
systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable, long-term
system operation.
A complete thermal solution includes both component and system level thermal
management features. Component level thermal solutions include active or passive
heatsink attached to the exposed processor die. The solution should make firm contact
to the die while maintaining processor mechanical specifications such as pressure. A
typical system level thermal solution may consist of a system fan used to evacuate or
pull air through the system. For more information on designing a component level
thermal solution, please refer to the appropriate Thermal and Mechanical Design
Guidelines (see Section 1.3). Alternatively, the processor may be in a fan-less system,
but would likely still use a multi-component heat spreader. Note that trading of thermal
solutions also involves trading performance.
5.1
Thermal Specifications
To allow for the optimal operation and long-term reliability of Intel processor-based
systems, the system/processor thermal solution should be designed such that the
processor remains within the minimum and maximum case temperature (Tc)
specifications at the corresponding thermal design power (TDP) value listed in Table
5-14. Thermal solutions not designed to provide this level of thermal capability may
affect the long-term reliability of the processor and system. For more details on
thermal solution design, refer to the appropriate Thermal and Mechanical Design
Guidelines (see Section 1.3).
The case temperature is defined at the geometric top center of the processor. Analysis
indicates that real applications are unlikely to cause the processor to consume the
theoretical maximum power dissipation for sustained time periods. Intel recommends
that complete thermal solution designs target the TDP indicated in Table 5-14 instead
of the maximum processor power consumption. The Intel Thermal Monitor feature is
designed to help protect the processor in the unlikely event that an application exceeds
the TDP recommendation for a sustained period of time. For more details on the usage
of this feature, refer to Section 5.1.2. In all cases the Intel Thermal Monitor feature
must be enabled for the processor to remain within specification.
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Table 14. Power Specifications for the Processor
Symbol
Processor
Number
Core
Frequency
and Voltage
Thermal Design
Power
Unit
Tc
min
(°C
Tc
max
(°C)
Notes
TDP
230
1.6 GHz & VCC
4.0
W
0
85.2
1, 3, 4
Symbol
Parameter
PAH
Auto Halt
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
1.0
W
2
NOTES:
1.
The TDP specification should be used to design the processor thermal solution. The TDP
is not the maximum theoretical power the processor can generate.
2.
Not 100% tested. These power specifications are determined by characterization of the
processor currents at higher temperatures and extrapolating the values for the
temperature indicated.
3.
The Intel Thermal Monitor automatic mode must be enabled for the processor to
operate within specifications.
4.
VCC is determined by processor VID[6:0].
The processor incorporates three methods of monitoring die temperature: the Digital
Thermal Sensor, Intel Thermal Monitor, and the Thermal Diode. The Intel Thermal
Monitor (detailed in Section5.1.2) must be used to determine when the maximum
specified processor junction temperature has been reached.
5.1.1
Thermal Diode
The processor incorporates an on-die PNP transistor whose base emitter junction is
used as a thermal “diode”, with its collector shorted to ground. The thermal diode can
be read by an off-die analog/digital converter (a thermal sensor) located on the
motherboard or a stand-alone measurement kit. The thermal diode may be used to
monitor the die temperature of the processor for thermal management or
instrumentation purposes but is not a reliable indication that the maximum operating
temperature of the processor has been reached. When using the thermal diode, a
temperature offset value must be read from a processor MSR and applied. See
See Section 5.1.2 for thermal diode usage recommendation when the PROCHOT#
signal is not asserted.
The reading of the external thermal sensor (on the motherboard) connected to the
processor thermal diode signals will not necessarily reflect the temperature of the
hottest location on the die. This is due to inaccuracies in the external thermal sensor,
on-die temperature gradients between the location of the thermal diode and the hottest
location on the die, and time based variations in the die temperature measurement.
Time based variations can occur when the sampling rate of the thermal diode (by the
thermal sensor) is slower than the rate at which the TJ temperature can change.
Offset between the thermal diode based temperature reading and the Intel Thermal
Monitor reading may be characterized using the Intel Thermal Monitor’s Automatic
mode activation of the thermal control circuit. This temperature offset must be taken
into account when using the processor thermal diode to implement power management
events. This offset is different than the diode Toffset value programmed into the
processor Model Specific Register (MSR).
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Table 5-15 and Table 5-16 provide the diode interface and specifications. Transistor
model parameters shown in Table 5-16 providing more accurate temperature
measurements when the diode ideality factor is closer to the maximum or minimum
limits. Contact your external sensor supplier for their recommendation. The thermal
diode is separate from the Thermal Monitor’s thermal sensor and cannot be used to
predict the behavior of the Thermal Monitor.
Table 15. Thermal Diode Interface
Signal Name
Pin/Ball Number
Signal Description
THERMDA
E4
Thermal diode anode
THERMDC
E5
Thermal diode cathode
Table 16. Thermal Diode Parameters using Transistor Model
Symbol
Parameter
Min
IFW
Forward Bias Current
5
IE
Emitter Current
5
nQ
Transistor Ideality
0.997
Beta
Series Resistance
2.79
4.52
Max
Unit
Notes
200
μA
1
200
μA
1
1.015
2,3,4
0.65
2,3
6.24
Ω
2,5
Intel does not support or recommend operation of the thermal diode under reverse bias.
Characterized across a temperature range of 50–100°C.
Not 100% tested. Specified by design characterization.
The ideality factor, nQ, represents the deviation from ideal transistor model behavior as
exemplified by the equation for the collector current:
I = I * (e qVBE/nQkT –1)
C
5.
1.001
0.25
RT
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Typ
S
where IS = saturation current, q = electronic charge, VBE = voltage across the transistor
base emitter junction (same nodes as VD), k = Boltzmann Constant, and T = absolute
temperature (Kelvin).
The series resistance, RT, provided in the Diode Model Table (Table 5-16) can be used for
more accurate readings as needed.
When calculating a temperature based on the thermal diode measurements, a number
of parameters must be either measured or assumed. Most devices measure the diode
ideality and assume a series resistance and ideality trim value, although are capable of
also measuring the series resistance. Calculating the temperature is then accomplished
using the equations listed under Table 5-16. In most sensing devices, an expected
value for the diode ideality is designed-in to the temperature calculation equation. If
the designer of the temperature sensing device assumes a perfect diode, the ideality
value (also called ntrim) will be 1.000. Given that most diodes are not perfect, the
designers usually select an ntrim value that more closely matches the behavior of the
diodes in the processor. If the processor diode ideality deviates from that of the ntrim,
each calculated temperature will be offset by a fixed amount. This temperature offset
can be calculated with the equation:
Terror(nf) = Tmeasured * (1 - nactual/ntrim)
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where Terror(nf) is the offset in degrees C, Tmeasured is in Kelvin, nactual is the
measured ideality of the diode, and ntrim is the diode ideality assumed by the
temperature sensing device.
5.1.2
Intel® Thermal Monitor
The Intel Thermal Monitor helps control the processor temperature by activating the
TCC (Thermal Control Circuit) when the processor silicon reaches its maximum
operating temperature. The temperature at which the Intel Thermal Monitor activates
the TCC is not user configurable. Bus traffic is snooped in the normal manner and
interrupt requests are latched (and serviced during the time that the clocks are on)
while the TCC is active.
With a properly designed and characterized thermal solution, it is anticipated that the
TCC would only be activated for very short periods of time when running the most
power intensive applications. The processor performance impact due to these brief
periods of TCC activation is expected to be minor and hence not detectable. An underdesigned thermal solution that is not able to prevent excessive activation of the TCC
in the anticipated ambient environment may cause a noticeable performance loss and
may affect the long-term reliability of the processor. In addition, a thermal solution
that is significantly under designed may not be capable of cooling the processor even
when the TCC is active continuously.
The Intel Thermal Monitor controls the processor temperature by modulating (starting
and stopping) the processor core clocks when the processor silicon reaches its
maximum operating temperature. The Intel Thermal Monitor uses two modes to
activate the TCC: automatic mode and on-demand mode. If both modes are activated,
automatic mode takes precedence.
There is only one automatic modes called Intel Thermal Monitor 1 (TM1). This mode is
selected by writing values to the MSRs of the processor. After automatic mode is
enabled, the TCC will activate only when the internal die temperature reaches the
maximum allowed value for operation.
The Intel Thermal Monitor automatic mode must be enabled through BIOS for the
processor to be operating within specifications. Intel recommends TM1 be enabled on
the processors.
When TM1 is enabled and a high temperature situation exists, the clocks will be
modulated by alternately turning the clocks off and on at a 50% duty cycle. Cycle
times are processor speed dependent and will decrease linearly as processor core
frequencies
increase. Once the temperature has returned to a non-critical level, modulation ceases
and TCC goes inactive. A small amount of hysteresis has been included to prevent
rapid active/inactive transitions of the TCC when the processor temperature is near
the trip point. The duty cycle is factory configured and cannot be modified. Also,
automatic mode does not require any additional hardware, software drivers, or
interrupt handling routines. Processor performance will be decreased by the same
amount as the duty cycle when the TCC is active.
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The Intel Thermal Monitor automatic mode must be enabled through BIOS for
the processor to be operating within specifications. Intel recommends TM1
be enabled on the processors.
TM1 feature is referred to as Adaptive Thermal Monitoring features.
The TCC may also be activated via on-demand mode. If bit 4 of the ACPI Intel
Thermal Monitor control register is written to a 1, the TCC will be activated
immediately independent of the processor temperature. When using on-demand mode
to activate the TCC, the duty cycle of the clock modulation is programmable via bits
3:1 of the same ACPI Intel Thermal Monitor control register. In automatic mode, the
duty cycle is fixed at 50% on, 50% off, however in on-demand mode, the duty cycle
can be programmed from 12.5% on/ 87.5% off, to 87.5% on/12.5% off in 12.5%
increments. On-demand mode may be used at the same time automatic mode is
enabled, however, if the system tries to enable the TCC via on-demand mode at the
same time automatic mode is enabled and a high temperature condition exists,
automatic mode will take precedence.
An external signal, PROCHOT# (processor hot) is asserted when the processor detects
that its temperature is above the thermal trip point. Bus snooping and interrupt
latching are also active while the TCC is active.
Besides the thermal sensor and thermal control circuit, the Intel Thermal Monitor also
includes one ACPI register, one performance counter register, three MSR, and one I/O
pin (PROCHOT#). All are available to monitor and control the state of the Intel
Thermal Monitor feature. The Intel Thermal Monitor can be configured to generate an
interrupt upon the assertion or deassertion of PROCHOT#.
PROCHOT# will not be asserted when the processor is in the Stop Grant power states;
hence, the thermal diode reading must be used as a safeguard to maintain the
processor junction temperature within maximum specification. If the platform thermal
solution is not able to maintain the processor junction temperature within the
maximum specification, the system must initiate an orderly shutdown to prevent
damage. If the processor enters one of the above power states with PROCHOT#
already asserted, PROCHOT# will remain asserted until the processor exits the Stop
Grant power state and the processor junction temperature drops below the thermal
trip point.
If Intel Thermal Monitor automatic mode is disabled, the processor will be operating
out of specification. Regardless of enabling the automatic or on-demand modes, in the
event of a catastrophic cooling failure, the processor will automatically shut down
when the silicon has reached a temperature of approximately 125°C. At this point the.
THERMTRIP# signal will go active. THERMTRIP# activation is independent of processor
activity and does not generate any bus cycles. When THERMTRIP# is asserted, the
processor core voltage must be shut down within the time specified in Chapter 3.
5.1.3
Digital Thermal Sensor
The processor also contains an on die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) that can be read
via an MSR (no I/O interface). Each core of the processor will have a unique digital
thermal sensor whose temperature is accessible via the processor MSRs. The DTS is
the preferred method of reading the processor die temperature since it can be located
much closer to the hottest portions of the die and can thus more accurately track the
die temperature and potential activation of processor core clock modulation via the
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Thermal Monitor. The DTS is only valid while the processor is in the normal operating
state (the Normal package level low power state).
Unlike traditional thermal devices, the DTS will output a temperature relative to the
maximum supported operating temperature of the processor (TJ_max). It is the
responsibility of software to convert the relative temperature to an absolute
temperature. The temperature returned by the DTS will always be at or below
TJ_max. Catastrophic temperature conditions are detectable via an Out Of Spec status
bit. This bit is also part of the DTS MSR. When this bit is set, the processor is
operating out of specification and immediate shutdown of the system should occur.
The processor operation and code execution is not ensured once the activation of the
Out of Spec status bit is set.
The DTS-relative temperature readout corresponds to the Thermal Monitor (TM1)
trigger point. When the DTS indicates maximum processor core temperature has been
reached, the TM1 hardware thermal control mechanism will activate. The DTS and
TM1 temperature may not correspond to the thermal diode reading since the thermal
diode is located in a separate portion of the die and thermal gradient between the
individual core DTS. Additionally, the thermal gradient from DTS to thermal diode can
vary substantially due to changes in processor power, mechanical and thermal attach,
and software application. The system designer is required to use the DTS to ensure
proper operation of the processor within its temperature operating specifications.
Changes to the temperature can be detected via two programmable thresholds located
in the processor MSRs. These thresholds have the capability of generating interrupts
via the core's local APIC. Refer to the Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software
Developer's Manuals for specific register and programming details.
5.1.4
Out of Specification Detection
Overheat detection is performed by monitoring the processor temperature and
temperature gradient. This feature is intended for graceful shut down before the
THERMTRIP# is activated. If the processor’s TM1 are triggered and the temperature
remains high, an “Out Of Spec” status and sticky bit are latched in the status MSR
register and generates thermal interrupt.
5.1.5
PROCHOT# Signal Pin
An external signal, PROCHOT# (processor hot), is asserted when the processor die
temperature has reached its maximum operating temperature. If TM1 is enabled, then
the TCC will be active when PROCHOT# is asserted. The processor can be configured
to generate an interrupt upon the assertion or deassertion of PROCHOT#. Refer to the
Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals for specific register
and programming details.
The processor implements a bi-directional PROCHOT# capability to allow system
designs to protect various components from overheating situations. The PROCHOT#
signal is bi-directional in that it can either signal when the processor has reached its
maximum operating temperature or be driven from an external source to activate the
TCC. The ability to activate the TCC via PROCHOT# can provide a means for thermal
protection of system components.
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Only a single PROCHOT# pin exists at a package level of the processor. When the
core's thermal sensor trips, PROCHOT# signal will be driven by the processor
package. If TM1 is enabled, PROCHOT# will be asserted. It is important to note that
Intel recommends TM1 to be enabled.
When PROCHOT# is driven by an external agent, if TM1 is enabled on the core, then
the processor core will have the clocks modulated.
PROCHOT# may be used for thermal protection of voltage regulators (VR). System
designers can create a circuit to monitor the VR temperature and activate the TCC
when the temperature limit of the VR is reached. By asserting PROCHOT# (pulled-low)
and activating the TCC, the VR will cool down as a result of reduced processor power
consumption. Bi-directional PROCHOT# can allow VR thermal designs to target
maximum sustained current instead of maximum current. Systems should still provide
proper cooling for the VR and rely on bi-directional PROCHOT# only as a backup in
case of system cooling failure. The system thermal design should allow the power
delivery circuitry to operate within its temperature specification even while the
processor is operating at its TDP. With a properly designed and characterized thermal
solution, it is anticipated that bi-directional PROCHOT# would only be asserted for
very short periods of time when running the most power intensive applications. An
under-designed thermal solution that is not able to prevent excessive assertion of
PROCHOT# in the anticipated ambient environment may cause a noticeable
performance loss.
Refer to the Voltage Regulation Specification for details on implementing the bidirectional PROCHOT# feature.
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Debug Tools Specifications
The ITP-XDP debug port connector is the recommended debug port for platforms using
the processor. Contact your Intel representative for more information.
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