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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a global designer and producer of microprocessor and graphics and media solutions for a wide range of companies serving the markets of computing, wireless and consumer electronics. The solutions provided by the company make micro processing and its related technology more accessible under a wide range of customized requirements of these industries. The company is focused to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient and visually realistic solutions. For a range of requirements in the computing and electronics industry, AMD has been an informed choice to avail superior microprocessor and graphics solutions. The company is driven by ‘customer-centric innovation’, addressing a galaxy of real time needs, challenges and requirements faced by reputed companies in delivering their technology for a wide range of electronic and computing applications.
History
AMD was incorporated in the year 1969 in Sunnyvale, California. In 1970, the company introduced its first proprietary device: the Am2501 logic counter. The company went public in the year 1972 and began its production in new AMD manufacturing facility. The company was listed in the New York stock exchange in the same year. In 1982, the company signed an agreement with IBM to serve as a second source to Intel for IBM microprocessors. In 1986, the company secured a huge order from ATI to supply 700 chips per week. AMD acquired Monolithic Memories, Inc. in 1987 and entered programmable logic business too. In the year 1994, AMD and Compaq Computer Corp. signed a long-term contract to power Compaq computers with Am486 microprocessors. AMD acquired NexGen, a microprocessor company in the year 1996. In 1997, the company introduced the AMD-K6® microprocessor helping to drive PC prices below $1,000 for the first time in history. In the year 2000, AMD was the first company to break 1GHz with AMD Athlon™ processor. In 2003, AMD and IBM signed a joint manufacturing technology development agreement for developing advanced technologies. In 2004, the company established its unit in China with Beijing as the center. In 2005, AMD introduces the world's highest performing processors for 1-8P x86 servers and workstations. AMD acquired ATI in the year 2006 to create a new, innovative processing powerhouse CrossFire™ multi-GPU gaming platforms. In 2007, AMD introduced ATI Radeon™ HD 2000 series graphics processors. This could deliver The Ultimate Visual Experience™ graphics for desktop and mobile platforms.
Products & Services
The principal manufacturing activity of the company is concerned with semiconductor products. The products range comprises integrated circuits used in diverse product applications in the telecommunications industry. The company has two operating segments namely Core products and Foundry services. The Core products segment manufactures microprocessors, flash memory devices, embedded processors and networking products. The Foundry services segment is concerned with fees for services provided to Legerity and Vantis. The products of the company are marketed through third-party distributors and independent representatives in both national and international markets.
Products:
- Desktop Processors: Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core, Athlon 64 FX, Sempron
- Notebook Processors: Turion, Turion 64 Mobile Technology, Mobile Sempron, ATI Notebook Products
- Desktop Chipsets: 690 Series Chipsets, 580X Crossfire, ATI Radeon Xpress
- Notebook Chipsets: ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 Series, ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
Company Profile
AMD has approximately 16,500 employees working in its various units. The company has more than 80 locations around the globe. The company is listed in the New York stock exchange with a ticker symbol AMD. Annual revenue of the company is around $5.649 billion (2006). The manufacturing facilities of the company are spread across the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia, and sales the offices are located in major cities around the globe.
Official Website
The official website of the company is AMD.com. The site provides a complete overview of its corporate profile, business activities, products and services, company history and other company related information. For more information, the sites listed under references and additional readings can be consulted.
Languages
English
Address
- Physical Location
- One AMD Place
- P.O. Box 3453
- Sunnyvale, California 94088-3453
- 408 749-4000
- TWX:910-339-9280
- TELEX:34-6306
Additional Information
Related Domains
External Links
- Stock: AMD
- Alexa: AMD.com
- Yahoo! Finance
- Business.com
- Answers.com
- AMD Live
- AMD Zone
References
- 1. AMD.com
- 2. Wikipedia
- 3. Reuters profile
- 4. Google Finance
- 5. Hoovers.com
