Aimed at allowing Chinese development of low-power and embedded computer solutions for consumer and commercial markets, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) licensed its AMD x86 microprocessor design technology to the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and Peking University, during a ceremony in Beijing today.

AMD president and CEO Hector Ruiz commented on this activity, in a statement, “AMD and China share a deep mutual respect for the ability of technology to promote economic and educational opportunities. AMD’s investments of technology, facilities and resources are a sign of our commitment to provide industry-standard x86-based computing solutions to the people of China.”

The licensing of core x86 AMD Geode processor technology to Peking University via collaboration with MOST is expected to contribute to China’s development of low-power and embedded x86 processor technology in the Greater China region. MOST will facilitate discussions between AMD and Chinese companies receiving access to x86 technology licenses, with AMD to earn revenue from licensing the AMD Geode processor to commercial entities designated by Peking University and MOST.

In addition, AMD will have access to intellectual property derived from the licensed technology and options to invest in businesses that emerge from development of AMD Geode processor-based technology in China. The AMD Geode processor technology is one of the highest-performing processors that U.S. Department of Commerce technology export requirements allow without a license.

“Products based on this x86 processor represent an energy-efficient, industry-standard technology that can fundamentally transform the productivity of businesses and individuals in China,” noted Ma Songde, vice minister of MOST.

AMD also formally opened its new Greater China Headquarters in the Zhongguancun Science Park. Referred to as China’s Silicon Valley, Zhongguancun is home to several Chinese information technology companies, research institutes, and colleges and universities.

To support technology deployment for primary education in rural China and for the opening of its new headquarters for AMD Greater China, AMD said it would also contribute $750,000 (6.1 million China Yuan Renminbi) to the Chinese Ministry of Education during the next three years.

This extends AMD’s previous support of education in China, which has included donations to schools in rural areas, scholarships and assistantships, and the donation of AMD64 processor-based computers to university teaching labs.

“Opening the AMD Greater China headquarters in Zhongguancun Science Park will put AMD at the heart of China’s booming technology industry, close to our partners and customers and significant new business opportunities,” Ruiz concluded.

By: DocMemory
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