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The IDT WinChip C6 offers competitive performance to Pentium with MMX technology, AMD-K6, and Cyrix 6x86MX microprocessors running Windows 95 business applications.

IDT WinChip C6 power dissipation is much lower than other Socket 7 processors with MMX Technology, making it suitable for mobile systems and the rapidly growing sub-$1,000 PC product category.

It is important to note that the IDT WinChip C6 power dissipation advantage is achieved while operating at 3.3 or 3.52 volts where other microprocessors require dual voltage operation. Thus, the IDT WinChip C6 is expected to offer even lower power dissipation in the future with dual voltage support.

Centaur Technology has extensively tested the IDT WinChip C6 processor with x86 operating systems such as DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2, Linux and a large number of software applications. In addition, many third-party motherboards, and chipsets from ALI, VIA, SIS, and Intel have been tested to ensure compatibility. BIOS support is also available from Award, AMI, and SystemSoft. IDT WinChip C6 third-party verification includes Microsoft Certified Compatibility with Windows 95 and XXCAL Platinum Certification.

The IDT WinChip C6 is a plug compatible processor to Pentium with MMX Technology and is offered in a 296-pin grid array, Socket 7 compliant ceramic package (CPGA). IDT WinChip C6 leverages the established and low cost Socket 7 motherboard infrastructure.

At only 88mm ² in size, the IDT WinChip C6 processor is between 30 and 60 percent smaller than comparable Socket 7 processors with MMX Technology. The combination of small die size coupled with a simplified CMOS process allows IDT to manufacture the WinChip C6 very efficiently and at a low cost.

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