What is the power consumption of a Crusoe processor?
The Crusoe processor can operate on as low as 10 to 20 milliwatts when running everyday applications like email or Internet browsing. On heavy-duty multimedia applications, like DVD movie playback the processor will consume fewer than two watts. The extremely low power consumption delivered on multimedia applications can be directly attributed to a new feature called LongRun power management. LongRun has the distinct ability to analyze the application workload dynamically and to adjust continuously the processor’s speed (MHz) and voltage to provide the necessary performance. This new feature promises to extend the battery life of all applications, most specifically those requiring the constant attention of the processor. This is a dramatic departure from today’s ultra-light PCs, which are incapable of delivering over one and a half or two hours of runtime for DVD movies.
