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Brand Intel
Model Atom Z615
Product Type Processor
Number of Cores 1
Number of Threads 2
Base Clock Speed 1.6 GHz
Cache 512 KB L2
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 2.2 W
Manufacturing Technology 45 nm
Socket BGA 518
Max Memory Size 2 GB (DDR2)
Memory Types DDR2-533, DDR3-800
Overclocking Support No
Integrated Graphics None
Use Case Embedded, low-power systems

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The Intel Atom Z615 is a low-power, single-core processor designed for embedded systems, nettops, and thin clients where energy efficiency is critical.
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The base clock speed is 1.6 GHz with support for Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, making it capable of handling two threads simultaneously.
Does the Atom Z615 support 64-bit computing?
No, the Atom Z615 is a 32-bit processor and does not support Intel 64 architecture.
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The Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 2.2 W, making it suitable for fanless and ultra-low-power designs.
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It uses a BGA 518 socket, which is soldered directly onto the motherboard.
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It features 512 KB of L2 cache, which helps improve performance for frequently accessed data.
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It supports DDR2-533 and DDR3-800 memory, with a maximum capacity of 2 GB.
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No, it does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card or chipset with video output is required.
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It is built on a 45 nm process, which was advanced for its time to balance performance and power efficiency.

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USER MANUAL Atom Z615 INTEL

Intel® Atom™ Processor Z6xx Series

Datasheet

For the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z670 on 45-nm Process Technology

April 2011

Revision 001

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Contents

1 Introduction 6

1.1 Processor Features....6
1.2 Interfaces....7

1.2.1 System Memory Support 7
1.2.2 Display Controller....7
1.2.3 cDMI 7
1.2.4 cDVO 8
1.2.5 LVDS 8

1.3 Terminology....8
1.4 Reference Documents....9

2 Signal Descriptions....11

2.1 Signal Description....11

2.1.1 System Memory Interface....11
2.1.2 cDMI Interface 13
2.1.3 cDVO Interface....13
2.1.4 LVDS Display Port Interface 14
2.1.5 LGI/LGle (Legacy) Signals....15
2.1.6 Debug and Miscellaneous Signals....16
2.1.7 Power Signals 17

3 Power Management 18

3.1 Processor Core Low Power Features 18
3.1.1 Cx State Definitions....20

4 Electrical Specifications....22

4.1 Power and Ground Balls....22
4.2 Decoupling Guidelines 22
4.3 Voltage Rail Decoupling 22
4.4 Voltage Identification (VID) 23

4.4.1 VID Enable 23
4.4.2 VID Table 24

4.5 Absolute Maximum Ratings....25
4.6 DC Specifications....26

5 Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations.... 31

5.1 Temperature Monitoring 32
5.2 Intel ^® Thermal Monitor 32

5.2.1 Digital Thermal Sensor 34
5.2.2 Out of Specification Detection 35
5.2.3 Catastrophic Thermal Protection 35
5.2.4 PROCHOT# Signal Pin 35

6

Package Mechanical Specifications and Pin Information.... 37

6.1 Package Mechanical Specifications 37

6.2 Processor Pinout Assignment....39

Figures

Figure 3-1. Thread Low Power States....19

Figure 3-2. Package Low Power States....19

Figure 6-1. Package Mechanical Drawing 38

Tables

Table 2-1. Signal Types....11

Table 2-2. Buffer Types....11

Table 2-3. System Memory Interface Signals ....11

Table 2-4. cDMI Interface Signal ...... 13

Table 2-5. cDVO Interface Signals ....13

Table 2-6. LVDS Display Port Interface Signals....14

Table 2-7. LGI/LGIe Legacy Signals ....15

Table 2-8. Debug and Miscellaneous Signals ...... 16

Table 2-9. Power Signals....17

Table 4-1. VIDEN Encoding ....23

Table 4-2. VID Table....24

Table 4-3. Absolute Maximum Ratings....25

Table 4-4. Voltage and Current Specifications .....26

Table 4-5. Differential Clock DC Specifications....28

Table 4-6. AGTL+, CMOS, and CMOS Open Drain Signal Group DC Specifications .....28

Table 4-7. CMOS1.8 Signal Group DC Specifications....29

Table 4-8. LVDS Signal Group DC Specifications....29

Table 5-1. Thermal Design Power Specifications ....31

Table 5-2. Support for PROCHOT#/THERMTRIP# in Active and Idle States....34

Table 6-1. Processor Pinout (Top View—Columns 21–31)....40

Table 6-2. Processor Pinout (Top View—Columns 11–20)....41

Table 6-3. Processor Pinout (Top View—Columns 1–10) ......42

Table 6-4. Pinout—Ordered by Signal Name....43

Revision History

Document NumberRevision NumberDescription Revision Date
325314 001• Initial release.April 2011

1 Introduction

The datasheet describes the architecture, features, buffers, signal descriptions, power management, pin states, operating parameters, and specifications for the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z670 (Core Processor and North Complex).

Intel® Atom™ Processor Z670 is the next generation low power IA-32 processor that is based on the new re-partitioning architecture targeted for tablets and sleek networks. The main components of Intel® Atom™ Processor Z670 are: an IA-compatible processor core derived from the Intel® Atom™ processor, a single-channel 32-bit DDR2 memory controller, a 3-D graphics engine, video decode engines, a 2-D display controller, a cDMI interface link to the Intel® SM35 Express Chipset, and an LVDS interface to support a primary display interface link. An additional cDVO interface is used for pixel data to the Intel® SM35 Express Chipset.

Throughout this document, the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z670 is referred as the processor and Intel® SM35 Express Chipset is referred to as the chipset.

1.1 Processor Features

The following list provides some of the key features on this processor:

• Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
• 2-wide instruction decode and in-order execution
• 512 KB, 8 way L2 cache
• Support for IA 32-bit architecture
• FCMB3 packaging technology
• Thermal management support using TM1 and TM2
- On die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) for thermal management support using Intel® Thermal Monitor 1 (TM1) and Intel® Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2)
- Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
• Supports C0/C1(e)/C2(e)/C4(e) power states
• Intel Deep Power Down Technology (C6)

1.2 Interfaces

1.2.1 System Memory Support

• One channel of DDR2 memory
• 32-bit data bus
• Memory DDR2 transfer rates of 800 MT/s
• Supports 1 Gb, and 2 Gb devices
• Supports total memory size of 1 GB, and 2 GB
- Provides aggressive power management to reduce power consumption when idle
- Provides proactive page closing policies to close unused pages

1.2.2 Display Controller

  • Seven display planes: Display Plane A, Display Plane B, Display C/sprite, Overlay, Cursor A, Cursor B, and VGA
    • Display Pipe A: Supports LVDS display interface
    • Display Pipe B: Supports HDMI via chipset
    • Maximum resolution (LVDS display): — 1366 x 768 @ 18 bpp and 60 fps
  • Supports 18 bpp
    • Supports Non-Power of 2 Tiling
    • Output pixel width: 24-bit RGB
    • Supports NV12 video data format
    • Supports 3 x 3 panel fitter
    • Dynamic Power Saving Technology (DPST) 3.0
    • Support 16 x 256 byte tile size
  • Supports overlay
    • Supports global constant alpha blending

1.2.3 cDMI

  • Peak raw BW of cDMI link per direction = 400 MT/s using a quad-pumped 8-bit transmit and an 8-bit receive data bus
    • Supports low power management schemes
    • Supports CMOS interface

1.2.4 cDVO

  • Peak raw BW of 800MT/s
    • Supports low power management schemes
    • Supports AGTL+ interface

1.2.5 LVDS

• Maximum resolution (internal display) of:
• 1366 x 768 @ 18 bpp and 60 fps
• Dot clock range from 20–83 MHz
- Four differential signal pairs: Three data pairs (up to 581 Mbps on each data link) and one clock pair
• Supports 18 bpp packed and 18 bpp loosely packed pixel formats
• Supports 24 bpp with a limited number of validated panels.

1.3 Terminology

Acronym Description
ACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface
AGTL+ Assisted Gunning Transceiver Logic Plus
CKE Clock enable
CMOSComplementary metal-oxide semiconductor
cDMI CMOS Direct Media Interface
cDVO CMOS Digital Video Output
DDR2Second-generation Double Data Rate SDRAM memory technology
DQMemory data
DQSMemory data strobe
DTSDigital thermal sensor
FSBFront side bus
GPIOGeneral purpose input/output
GTLGunning Transceiver Logic
HPLLHost phase lock loop
IERR Internal error
iFSBInternal front side bus
LFMLow Frequency Mode
LGILegacy interface
LVDSLow Voltage Differential Signaling, a high speed, low power data transmission standard used for display connections to LCD panels
MSRModel-specific register
NCTFNon-Critical to Function. NCTF locations are typically redundant ground or non-critical reserved, so the loss of solder joint continuity at end of life conditions will not affect the overall product functionality.
NMINon-maskable interrupt
North ComplexProcessor unicore which processor memory controller, Power Management Unit and internal FSB Logic
ODT On Die Termination
PCH PlatformController Hub
PMIC Power Management Integrated Circuit
PMU Power Management Unit
RCOMP Resistor compensation
SCK System clock
SR Self-Refresh
TAPTest access point
TCCThermal control circuit
TDP Thermal Design Power
TM1 Thermal Monitor 1
TM2 Thermal Monitor 2
VR Voltage regulator

1.4 Reference Documents

DocumentLocation/Comments
Intel® AtomTM Processor Z6xx Series Specification Update For the Intel® AtomTM Processor Z670 on 45-nm Process Technology325309-001
Intel® SM35 Express Chipset Datasheet325308-001
Intel® SM35 Express Chipset Specification Update325307-001
AP-485, Intel® Processor Identification and the CPUID Instructionhttp://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/appnote/241618.pdf
Document Location/Comments
Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals
Volume 1: Basic Architecturehttp://www.intel.com/products/processor/manuals/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

NOTES:

  1. Contact your Intel representative for the latest revision and document number of this document.

2 Signal Descriptions

This chapter describes the processor signals. They are arranged in functional groups according to their associated interface or category. The following notations are used to describe the signal type.

Table 2-1. Signal Types

Notations Signal Type
I Input Pin
O Output Pin
I/OBi-directional Input/Output Pin

Table 2-2. Buffer Types

Buffer TypeInterfaceDescription
AGTL+ cDVO, cDMIAssisted Gunning Transceiver Logic Plus:CMOS open drain interface signals that require termination. Refer to the AGTL+ I/O Specification for complete details.
CMOS, CMOS_ODcDMI, cDVO, LGI, LGIE1.05-V CMOS buffer or CMOS open drain.
Analog AllAnalog reference or output: This may be used as a threshold voltage or for buffer compensation.
LVDSLVDSLow-voltage differential signal output buffers
CMOS1.8DDR21.8-V CMOS buffer: These buffers can be configured as Stub Series Termination Logic.

2.1 Signal Description

This section provides a detailed description of Processor signals. The signals are arranged in functional groups according to their associated interface.

2.1.1 System Memory Interface

Table 2-3. System Memory Interface Signals

SignalDirection TypeDescription
SM_CK0O CMOS1.8Differential DDR clock
SM_CK0#O CMOS1.8Complementary differential DDR clock.
SM_SREN#ICMOS1.8Self-refresh enable: Signal from the chipset asserted after processor places DDR in self-refresh.
SM_CKE[1:0]OCMOS1.8Clock enable: SM_CKE is used for power control of the DRAM devices. There is one SM_CKE per rank.
SM_CS[1:0]#OCMOS1.8Chip select: These signals determine whether a command is valid in a given cycle for the devices connected to it. There is one chip select signal for each rank.
SM_RAS#OCMOS1.8Row address strobe: This signal is used with SM_CAS# and SM_WE# (along with SM_CS#) to define commands.
SM_CAS#OCMOS1.8Column address strobe: This signal is used with SM_WE#, SM_RAS#, and SM_CS# to define commands.
SM_WE#OCMOS1.8Write enable: This signal is used with SM_CAS#, SM_RAS#, and SM_CS# to define commands.
SM_ODT[1:0]OCMOS1.8On Die Termination: Active Termination Control.
SM_BS[2:0]OCMOS1.8Bank select: These signals define which banks are being addressed within each Rank.
SM_MA[14:0]OCMOS1.8Multiplexed address: SM_MA signals provide multiplexed row and column address to memory.
SM_DQ[31:0]I/OCMOS1.8Data lines: SM_DQ signals interface to the DRAM data bus.
SM_DQS[3:0]I/OCMOS1.8Data strobes: These signals are used during writes and are centered with respect to data. During reads, these signals are driven by memory devices and are edge aligned with data.
SM_DM[3:0]OCMOS1.8Data mask: One bit per byte indicating which bytes should be written.
SM_RCVENINICMOS1.8Receive enable in: This input enables the SM_DQS input buffers during reads.
SM_RCVENOUTOCMOS1.8Receive enable out: Part of the feedback used to enable the DQS input buffers during reads.
SM_RCOMPIAnalogRCOMP: Connected to high-precision resistor on the motherboard. Used to dynamically calibrate the driver strengths.

2.1.2 cDMI Interface

Table 2-4. cDMI Interface Signal

SignalDirection TypeDescription
CDMI_RCOMP[1:0]| AnalogCDMI_RCOMP: Connected to high-precision resistors on the motherboard. Used for compensating cDMI pull-up/pull-down impedances.
CDMI_TX[7:0]O CMOSData output: quad-pump (strobed) data bus from Processor to PCH.
CDMI_TXCHAR#O CMOSData control character data control character output: Quad-Pump (strobed) indication that CDMI_TX[7:0] contains a control character instead of data.
CDMI_TXDPWR#O CMOSLine wakeup for output: When asserted, the PCH will power-up its receivers on CDMI_TX[7:0] and CDMI_TXCHAR#, and CDMI_TXSTB[0].
CDMI_TXSTB_ODD#, CDMI_TXSTB_EVEN#O CMOSData strobe output: Strobes for CDMI_TX[7:0] and CDMI_TXCHAR#.
CDMI_RX[7:0]| CMOSData input: Quad-Pump (strobed) data bus from PCH to Intel® AtomTM Processor Z670.
CDMI_RXCHAR#| CMOSData control character input: Quad-pump (strobed) indication that CDMI_RX[7:0] contains a control character instead of data.
CDMI_RXDPWR#| CMOSLine wakeup for input: Power enable from PCH. Used to enable Receivers on CDMI_RX[7:0], CDMI_RXCHAR#, and CDMI_RXSTB_ODD#.
CDMI_RXSTB_ODD#, CDMI_RXSTB_EVEN#| CMOSData strobe input: Strobes for CDMI_RX[7:0] and CDMI_RXCHAR#.
CDMI_GVREF| AnalogStrobe Signals' Reference Voltage for DMI: Externally set by means of a passive voltage divider. Voltage should be 1/2 VCCP when configured for CMOS.
CDMI_CVREF| AnalogNon-Strobe Signals' Reference Voltage for DMI: Externally set by means of a passive voltage divider. Voltage should be 1/2 VCCP when configured for CMOS.

2.1.3 cDVO Interface

Table 2-5. cDVO Interface Signals

SignalDirection TypeDescription
CDVO_RCOMP[1:0]| AnalogCDVO_RCOMP: Connected to high-precision resistors on the motherboard. Used for compensating pull-up/pull-down impedances.
CDVO_TX[5:0]O AGTL+Data output: Quad-pump (strobed) data bus from Intel® AtomTM Processor Z670 to PCH.
CDVO_STALL#| AGTL+Stall: Allows PCH to throttle the sending of display data.
CDVO_TXDPWR#O AGTL+Line wakeup for output: When asserted, the PCH will power-up its receivers on CDVO_TX[5:0] and CDVO_TXSTB_ODD#.
CDVO_TXSTB_ODD#, CDVO_TXSTB_EVEN#O AGTL+Data strobe output: Strobes for CDVO_TX[5:0].
CDVO_VBLANK#| AGTL+Vertical blank: Indication from PCH indicating the start of the vertical blank period.
CDVO_GVREF| AnalogStrobe signals' reference voltage for CDVO: Externally set by means of a passive voltage divider. Voltage should be 2/3 V_CCP when configured for GTL.
CDVO_CVREF| AnalogNon-Strobe Signals' Reference Voltage for CDVO: Externally set by means of a passive voltage divider. Voltage should be 2/3 V_CCP when configured for GTL.

2.1.4 LVDS Display Port Interface

Table 2-6. LVDS Display Port Interface Signals

SignalDirection TypeDescription
LA_DATAN[3:0]O LVDSDifferential Data Output (Negative)
LA_DATAP[3:0]O LVDSDifferential Data Output (Positive)
LA_CLKNO LVDSDifferential Clock Output (Negative)
LA_CLKPO LVDSDifferential Clock Output (Positive)
LA_IBGI AnalogExternal Voltage Ref BG: Connected to high-precision resistor on motherboard to VSS.
LA_VBGI AnalogExternal Voltage Ref BG: Requires external 1.25 V ± 2% supply.

2.1.5 LGI / LGI e (Legacy) Signals

Table 2-7. LGI / LGI e Legacy Signals

SignalDirection TypeDescription
VID[6:0]O CMOSVoltage ID: Connects to PMIC. Indicates a desired voltage for either V_CC or V_NN depending on the VIDEN[] pins. Resolution of 12.5 mV.
VIDEN[1:0]O CMOSVoltage ID enable: Connects to PMIC. Indicates which voltage is being specified on the VID pins:00 = VID is invalid01 = VID = V_CC 10 = VID = V_NN 11 = RSVD
THERMTRIP#O CMOS_ODCatastrophic Thermal Trip: 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 the junction temperature exceeds approximately 120°C. This condition is signaled to the system by the THERMTRIP# (Thermal Trip) pin.
PROCHOT#I/O O: CMOS_OD I: CMOSProcessor hot: 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 system de-asserts PROCHOT#.
VSSSENSE, VCCSENSE, VNNSENSEO AnalogVoltage sense: Connects to PMIC. Voltage Regulator must connect feedback lines for V_CC , V_SS , and V_NN to these pins on the package.
BSEL1O CMOSBSEL1: Selects external reference clock for DDR2, cDMI, and cDVO frequencies.1 = Reserved0 = 100 MHz, for cDVO/DDR2-800MT/s.
IERRO CMOSIERR: Internal error indication (debug). Positively asserted. Asserted when the processor has had an internal error and may have unexpectedly stopped executing. Assertion of IERR is usually accompanied by a SHUTDOWN transaction internal to Processor which may result in assertion of NMI to the processor. The processor will keep IERR asserted until the POWERMODE[] pins take Processor to reset or Processor receives a reset message over cDMI.
GTLREF0I AnalogVoltage reference for BPM[3:0]#: 2/3 V_CCP by means of an external voltage divider: 1kΩ to V_CCP , 2KΩ to V_SS .
GTLREF1I AnalogVoltage reference: 2/3 V_CCP by means of external voltage divider: 1KΩ to V_CCP , 2KΩ to V_SS .
PWRMODE[2:0]| CMOSPower mode: The chipset is expected to sequence Processor through various states using the POWERMODE[] pins to facilitate cold reset, and warm reset.
BCLK_P/N| CMOSReference clock: Differential 100 MHz.

2.1.6 Debug and Miscellaneous Signals

Table 2-8. Debug and Miscellaneous Signals

SignalDirection TypeDescription
BPM[3:0]#I/O AGTL+Break/ perf monitor: Various debug input and output functions.
PRDY#I/O AGTL+Probe mode ready: The processor's response to a PRDY# assertion. This signal indicates that the processor is in probe mode. Input is unused.
PREQ#I/O AGTL+Probe mode request: Assertion is a request for the processor to enter probe mode. Processor will respond with PRDY# assertion once it has entered. PREQ# can be enabled to cause the processor to break from C4 and C6. Internal 51 Ω pull up, so no external pull-up required.
TCKI CMOSProcessor JTAG test clock: This signal provides the clock input for the processor Test Bus (also known as the Test Access Port). Requires an external 51 Ω resistor to Vss.
TDII CMOSProcessor JTAG test data input: This signal transfers serial test data into the processor. TDI provides the serial input needed for JTAG specification support. Requires an external 51 Ω resistor to V_CCP .
TDOO ODProcessor JTAG test data output: This signal transfers serial test data out of the processor. TDO provides the serial output needed for JTAG specification support. Requires an external 51 Ω resistor to V_CCP .
TMSI CMOSProcessor JTAG test mode select: A JTAG specification support signal used by debug tools. Requires an external 51 Ω resistor to V_CCP .
TRST#I CMOSProcessor JTAG test reset: Asynchronously resets the Test Access Port (TAP) logic. TRST# must be driven asserted (low) during processor power on reset. Processor has an internal 51 Ω pull-up to V_CCP , unlike the Pentium M processor, the Intel® CoreTM2 processor, and the Intel® AtomTM Z5xx processor. The Processor pull-up matches the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the IEEE specification.
RSVDThese pins should be treated as no connection (NC).

2.1.7 Power Signals

Table 2-9. Power Signals

SignalTypeDescription
V_CC PWRProcessor core supply voltage: Power supply is required for processor cycles.
V_NN PWRNorth Complex logic and graphics supply voltage.
V_CCP PWRcDMI, cDVO, LGI, LGIe, JTAG, RCOMP, and power gating supply voltage. Needed for most bus accesses. Cannot be connected to V_CCPAOAC during Standby or Self-Refresh states.
V_CCPDDR PWRDDR DLL and logic supply voltage: Required for memory bus accesses. Requires a separate rail with noise isolation.
V_CCPAOAC PWRJTAG, C6 SRAM supply voltage: Needs to be on in Active or Standby.
LVD_VBGPWRLVDS band gap supply voltage: Needed for LVDS display.
V_CCA PWRHPLL Analog PLL and thermal sensor supply voltage.
V_CCA180 PWRLVDS analog supply voltage: Needed for LVDS display. Requires a separate rail with noise isolation.
V_CCD180 PWRLVDS I/ O supply voltage: Needed for LVDS display.
V_CC180SR PWRDDR2 self-refresh supply voltage: Powered during Active, Standby, and Self-Refresh states.
V_CC180 PWRDDR2 I/ O supply voltage Required for memory bus accesses. Cannot be connected to V_CC180SR during Standby or Self-Refresh states.
V_MM PWRI/ O supply voltage.
V_SS Ground pin

3 Power Management

Processor supports fine grain power management by having several partitions of voltage islands created through on-die power switches. The Intel® Smart Power Technology (Intel® SPT) software determines the most power efficient state for the platform at any given point in time and then provides guidance to turn ON or OFF different voltage islands on processor. For the scenario where Intel® SPT has directed the processor to go into an Intel® SIT idle mode, the processor waits for all partitions with shared voltage to reach a safe point and then turns them off.

3.1 Processor Core Low Power Features

When the processor core is idle, low-power idle states (C-states) are used to save power. More power savings actions are taken for numerically higher C-states. However, higher C-states have longer exit and entry latencies.

Figure 3-1 shows the thread low power states. Figure 3-2 shows the package low power states.

Note: STPCLK#, DPSLP#, and DPRSTP are internal signals only.

Figure 3-1. Thread Low Power States
INTEL Atom Z615 - Processor Core Low Power Features - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["C1/MWAIT"] -->|STPCLK# asserted| B["Stop Grant"]
    A -->|STPCLK# de-asserted| B
    A -->|Core state break| C["C0"]
    C -->|HALT instruction| D["C1/Auto Halt"]
    C -->|Core State break| E["C4†/C6"]
    C -->|P_LVL4 or P_LVL6° MWAIT(C4/C6)| F["C2†"]
    B -->|STPCLK# de-asserted| B
    B -->|STPCLK# asserted| B
    C -->|Halt break| G["P_LVL2 or MWAIT(C2)"]
    C -->|Core state break| H["Core state break"]

halt break = A20M# transition, INIT#, INTR, NMI, PREQ#, RESET#, SMI#, or APIC interrupt core state break = (halt break OR Monitor event) AND STPCLK# high (not asserted) † — STPCLK# assertion and de-assertion have no effect if a core is in C2 or C4. ∅ — P_LVL6 read is issued once the L2 cache is reduced to zero.

Figure 3-2. Package Low Power States
INTEL Atom Z615 - Processor Core Low Power Features - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Normal"] -->|STPCLK# asserted| B["Stop Grant"]
    B -->|SLP# asserted| C["Sleep††"]
    C -->|DPSLP# asserted| D["Deep Sleep††"]
    D -->|DPRSTP# asserted| E["Deeper Sleep†"]
    E -->|DPRSTP# de-asserted| D
    D -->|DPSLP# de-asserted| C
    C -->|Snoop served| F["Stop Grant Snoop"]
    F -->|Snoop occurs| B

† – Deeper Sleep includes the C4 and C6 states †† – Sleep and Deep Sleep are not states directly supported by the processor, but rather sub-states of Silverthorne's C4/C6

3.1.1 Cx State Definitions

• C0 State—Full On

This is the only state that runs software. All clocks are running and the processor core is active. The processor can service snoops and maintain cache coherency in this state. All power management for interfaces, clock gating, are controlled at the unit level.

• C1 State—Auto-Halt

The first level of power reduction occurs when the core processor executes an Auto-Halt instruction. This stops the execution of the instruction stream and greatly reduces the core processor's power consumption. The core processor can service snoops and maintain cache coherency in this state. The Processor North Complex logic does not distinguish C1 from C0 explicitly.

• C2 State—Stop Grant

The next level of power reduction occurs when the core processor is placed into the Stop Grant state. The core processor can service snoops and maintain cache coherency in this state. The North Complex only supports receiving a single Stop Grant.

Entry into the C2 state will occur after the core processor requests C2 (or deeper). C2 state will be exited, entering the C0 state, when a break event is detected. Processor must ensure that the DLLs are awake and the memory will be out of self-refresh at this point.

• C1E and C2E States

C1E and C2E states are transparent to the north complex logic. The C1E state is the same as the C1 state, in that the core processor emits a HALT cycle when entering the state. There are no other visible actions from the core processor.

The C2E state is the same as the C2 state, in that the core processor emits a Stop Grant cycle when entering the state. There are no other visible actions from the core processor.

• C4 State—Deeper Sleep

In this state, the core processor shuts down its PLL and cannot handle snoop requests. The core processor voltage regulator is also told to reduce the processor's voltage. During the C4 state, the North Complex will continue to handle traffic to memory so long as this traffic does not require a snoop (i.e., no coherent traffic requests are serviced).

The C4 state is entered by receiving a C4 request from the core processor/OS. The exit from C4 occurs when the North Complex detects a snoopable event or a break event, which would cause it to wake up the core processor and initiate the C0 sequence.

• C4E

The C4E state is essentially the same as the C4 state except that the core processor will transition to the Low Frequency Mode (LFM) frequency and voltage upon entry and exit of this state.

• C6—Deep Power Down

Prior to entering the C6 state, the core processor will flush its cache and save its core context to a special on-die SRAM on a different power plane. Once the C6 entry sequence has completed, the core processor's voltage can be completely shut off.

The key difference for the North Complex logic between the C4 state and the C6 state is that since the core processor's cache is empty, there is no need to perform snoops on the internal FSB. This means that bus master events (which would cause a popup from the C4 state to the C2 state) can be allowed to flow unimpeded during the C6 state. However, the core processor must still be returned to the C0 state to service interrupts.

A residency counter is read by the core processor to enable an intelligent promotion/demotion based on energy awareness of transitions and history of residencies/transitions.

4 Electrical Specifications

This chapter contains signal group descriptions, absolute maximum ratings, voltage identification and power sequencing. This chapter also includes DC specifications.

4.1 Power and Ground Balls

The processor has Vcc and Vss (ground) inputs for on-chip power distribution. All power balls must be connected to their respective processor power planes, while all Vss balls must be connected to the system ground plane. Use of multiple power and ground planes is recommended to reduce I*R drop. The Vcc balls must be supplied with the voltage determined by the processor Voltage Identification (VID) signals.

4.2 Decoupling Guidelines

Due to large number of transistors and high internal clock speeds, the processor is capable of generating large 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 ( C_BULK ), such as electrolytic capacitors, supply current during longer lasting changes in current demand (for example, coming out of an idle condition). Similarly, capacitors act as a storage well for current when entering an idle condition from a running condition. To keep voltages within specification, output decoupling must be properly designed.

Caution: Design the board to ensure that the voltage provided to the processor remains within the specification. Failure to do so can result in timing violations or reduced lifetime of the processor.

4.3 Voltage Rail Decoupling

The voltage regulator solution needs to provide:

• Bulk capacitance with low effective series resistance (ESR).
• A low path impedance from the regulator to the processor.
- Bulk decoupling to compensate for large current swings generated during power-on, or low-power idle state entry/exit.

The power delivery solution must ensure that the voltage and current specifications are met, as defined in Table 4-4.

4.4 Voltage Identification (VID)

The V_cc and V_NN voltage inputs use two encoding pins (VIDEN[1:0]) to enable the VID pin inputs and seven voltage identification pins (VID[6:0]) to select the power supply voltage. The VID/VIDEN pins for the processor are CMOS outputs driven by the processor VID circuitry. Table 4-2 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 a low-voltage level. For more details about PMIC design to support the processor power supply requirements, refer to the vendor's specification.

4.4.1 VID Enable

Both V_CC and V_NN are variable in Intel® Atom™ Processor Z670. Processor implements a new VID mechanism that minimizes the number of required pins. The VID for V_NN and V_CC are multiplexed on to the same set of pins and a separate 2-bit enable/ID is defined to specify what the driven VID corresponds to. One of the combinations is used to notify that the VID is invalid. This is used when the processor is in C6/Standby to tri-state the VID pins to save power.

Table 4-1. VIDEN Encoding

VIDEN[1:0] Description
00b VID is invalid
01b VID for VCC
10b VID for VNN
11b Reserved

4.4.2 VID Table

Note:

  1. Processor will not support the entire range of the voltages listed in the VID table (grayed out).
  2. VID codes below 0.3 V are not supported for V_cc .

Table 4-2. VID Table

VID[6:0] Vcc/VNNVID[6:0] Vcc/VNNVID[6:0] Vcc/VNNVID[6:0] Vcc/VNN
00h1.5000V20h1.1000V40h0.7000V60h0.3000V
01h1.4875V21h1.0875V41h0.6875V61h0.2875V
02h1.4750V22h1.0750V42h0.6750V62h0.2750V
03h1.4625V23h1.0625V43h0.6625V63h0.2625V
04h1.4500V24h1.0500V44h0.6500V64h0.2500V
05h1.4375V25h1.0375V45h0.6375V65h0.2375V
06h1.4250V26h1.0250V46h0.6250V66h0.2250V
07h1.4125V27h1.0125V47h0.6125V67h0.2125V
08h1.4000V28h1.0000V48h0.6000V68h0.2000V
09h1.3875V29h0.9875V49h0.5875V69h0.1875V
0Ah1.3750V2Ah0.9750V4Ah0.5750V6Ah0.1750V
0Bh1.3625V2Bh0.9625V4Bh0.5625V6Bh0.1625V
0Ch1.3500V2Ch0.9500V4Ch0.5500V6Ch0.1500V
0Dh1.3375V2Dh0.9375V4Dh0.5375V6Dh0.1375V
0Eh1.3250V2Eh0.9250V4Eh0.5250V6Eh0.1250V
0Fh1.3125V2Fh0.9125V4Fh0.5125V6Fh0.1125V
10h1.3000V30h0.9000V50h0.5000V70h0.1000V
11h1.2875V31h0.8875V51h0.4875V71h0.0875V
12h1.2750V32h0.8750V52h0.4750V72h0.0750V
13h1.2625V33h0.8625V53h0.4625V73h0.0625V
14h1.2500V34h0.8500V54h0.4500V74h0.0500V
15h1.2375V35h0.8375V55h0.4375V75h0.0375V
16h1.2250V36h0.8250V56h0.4250V76h0.0250V
17h1.2125V37h0.8125V57h0.4125V77h0.0125V
18h1.2000V38h0.8000V58h0.4000V78h0.0000V
19h1.1875V39h0.7875V59h0.3875V79h0.0000V
1Ah1.1750V3Ah0.7750V5Ah0.3750V7Ah0.0000V
1Bh1.1625V3Bh0.7625V5Bh0.3625V7Bh0.0000V
VID[6:0] V _CC / V_NN VID[6:0] V _CC / V_NN VID[6:0] V _CC / V_NN VID[6:0] V _CC / V_NN
1Ch1.1500V3Ch0.7500V5Ch0.3500V7Ch
1Dh1.1375V3Dh0.7375V5Dh0.3375V7Dh
1Eh1.1250V3Eh0.7250V5Eh0.3250V7Eh
1Fh1.1125V3Fh0.7125V5Fh0.3125V7Fh

4.5 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 4-3 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.

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 4-3. Absolute Maximum Ratings

SymbolParameterMinimumMaximumUnitNote
V_CC Processor core supply voltage-0.31.1V
V_NN North Complex logic and GFX supply voltage-0.30.95V
V_CCR/V_CCQ cDMI, cDVO, LGI, LGIe-0.31.1V
V_CCPDDR 1.05-V DDR2 DLL and logic supply voltage-0.31.1V
V_CCPAOAC 1.05-V JTAG, C6 SRAM-0.31.1V
V_MM 1.2-V I/O supply voltage-0.31.25V
LVD_VBG1.25-V LVDS band gap supply voltage-0.11.28V
V_CCA 1.5-V HPLL analog PLL and thermal sensor supply voltage-0.31.575V
V_CCA180 1.8-V LVDS analog supply voltage-0.31.9V
V_CCD180 1.8-V LVDS I/O supply voltage-0.31.9V
V_CC180SR 1.8-V DDR2 self-refresh supply voltage-0.4 1.9V
V_CC180 1.8-V DDR2 I/O supply voltage-0.41.9V
T_J Operational junction temperature090°C1,2
T_SUSTAINED STORAGEThe ambient storage temperature limit (in shipping media) for a sustained period of time.-5 °C40 °C°C4
RH_SUSTAINED STORAGEThe maximum device storage relative humidity for a sustained period of time.60% @ 24 °C4,5
TIME_SUSTAINE D STORAGEA prolonged or extended period of time; typically associated with customer shelf life.06Months5

NOTE:

  1. As measured by the activation of the on-die Intel® Thermal Monitor. The Intel Thermal Monitor's automatic mode is used to indicate that the maximum T_J has been reached. Refer to Section 5.2 for more details.
  2. The Intel Thermal Monitor automatic mode must be enabled for the processor to operate within specifications.
  3. The storage temperature is applicable to storage conditions only. Storage within these limits will not affect the long-term reliability of the device. For functional operation, refer to the processor case temperature specifications.
  4. The JEDEC, J-JSTD-020 moisture level rating and associated handling practices apply to all moisture sensitive devices removed from the moisture barrier bag.
  5. Nominal temperature and humidity conditions and durations are given and tested within the constraints imposed by T_SUSTAINED and customer shelf life in applicable Intel box and bags.

4.6 DC Specifications

Table 4-4. Voltage and Current Specifications

SymbolParameterMin.Typ.Max.UnitNotes ^1,2
V_CCHFM V_CC @ Highest Frequency ModeAVID-1.15V3
V_CCLFM V_CC @ Lowest Frequency Mode0.7-AVIDV3
V_CCBOOT Default V_CC for initial power on V_CCLFM V4
V_NNBOOT V_NN V4
V_NN V_NN supply voltage0.750.95V3
V_CCP V_CCP supply voltage0.99751.051.1025V4
V_CCQ V_CCQ supply voltage0.99751.051.1025V
V_CCPDDR V_CCPDDR supply voltage1.0291.051.071V5
SymbolParameterMin.Typ.Max.UnitNotes1,2
V_CCPAOAC V_CCPAOAC supply voltage0.99751.051.1025V
V_MM V_MM supply voltage1.141.201.26V
LVD_VBGLVDS band gap reference voltage1.2251.251.275V
V_CCA V_CCA supply voltage1.471.51.53V
V_CCA180 V_CCA180 supply voltage1.7461.81.854V
V_CCD180 V_CCD180 supply voltage1.711.81.89V
V_CC180SR V_CC180SR supply voltage1.711.81.89V
V_CC180 V_CC180 supply voltage1.711.81.89V
I_VCC Processor NumberCore Frequency----
Z670HFM: 1.5 GHzLFM: 0.6 GHz--2.50A6,7
I_VNN V_NN supply current--1.60A7
I_VCCP V_CCP supply current--0.121A7
I_VCCQ V_CCQ supply current--0.015A7
I_VCCPDDR V_CCPDDR supply current--0.150A7
I_VCCPAOAC V_CCPAOAC supply current--0.030A7
I_VMM V_MM supply current--0.010A7
I_VCCA V_CCA supply current--0.150A7
I_VCCA180 V_CCA180 supply current--0.050A7,8,9
I_VCCD180 V_CCD180 supply current--A
I_VCC180SR V_CC180SR supply current--0.010A7
I_VCC180 V_CC180 supply current--0.400A7

NOTES:

  1. Maximum specifications are based on measurements done with currently existing workloads and test conditions. These numbers are subject to change.
  2. Specified at T_J = 90^ .
  3. 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 the VID range. Note that this differs from the VID employed by the processor during a power management event (Thermal Monitor 2, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, or Enhanced Halt State). Typical AVID range is 0.70V to 1.15V for V_CC and 0.75V to 0.95V for V_NN .
  4. This specification corresponds to what value gets driven by the processor. It is possible for firmware to override these values.
  5. Voltage specification of ±2% includes AC and DC variations. The sum of AC noise and DC variations should not exceed 1.05V ±2%.
  6. Specified at the nominal V_cc .
  7. Peak Sustained Current is defined as the maximum sustainable current measured as an RMS value over 1 s.

  8. This is the sum of current on both rails.

  9. Specification based on LVDS panel configuration of 1024x600 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 18bpp color depth.

Table 4-5. Differential Clock DC Specifications

SymbolParameterMin.Typ.Max.UnitNotes
Differential Clock (BCLK)
V_IH Input high voltage--1.15V
V_IL Input low voltage---0.3V
V_CROSS Crossing voltage0.3-0.55V
V_CROSS Range of crossing points--140mV
V_SWING Differential output swing300--mV
I_LI Input leakage current-5-+5μA
C_PAD Pad capacitance1.21.452.0pF

Table 4-6. AGTL+, CMOS, and CMOS Open Drain Signal Group DC Specifications

SymbolParameterMin.Typ.Max.UnitNotes
GTLREFGTL reference voltage-2/3 V_CCP -V
CMREFCMOS reference voltage-1/2 V_CCP -V
R_COMP Compensation resistor27.7327.527.78Ω10
R_ODT Termination resistor-55-Ω11
V_IH (GTL) Input high voltage GTL signalGTLREF+ 0.10 V_CCP V_CCP + 0.10 V3, 6
V_IL (GTL) Input low voltage GTL signal-0.100GTLREF- 0.10V2, 4
V_IH (CMOS) Input high voltage CMOS signalCMREF+ 0.10 V_CCP V_CCP + 0.10 V3, 6
V_IL (CMOS) Input low voltage CMOS signal-0.100CMREF- 0.10V2, 4
V_OH Output high voltage V _CCP - 0.10 V_CCP V_CCP V6
R_TT (GTL) Termination resistance465561Ω7
R_TT (CMOS) Termination resistance465561Ω11
R_ON (GTL) GTL buffer on resistance212529Ω5
R_ON (CMOS) CMOS buffer on resistance425055Ω12
R_ON (CMOS_C) CMOS common clock buffer on resistance425058Ω12
I_LI Input leakage current--±100μA8
C_PAD Pad capacitance1.62.12.55pF9

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 VCCP. However, input signal drivers must comply with the signal quality specifications.
  5. RON is the pull-down driver resistance. Refer to processor I/O Buffer Models for I/V characteristics. Measured at 0.33* VCCP.
  6. GTLREF and CMREF should be generated from VCCP with a 1% tolerance resistor divider. The VCCP referred to in these specifications is the instantaneous VCCP.
  7. RTT is the on-die termination resistance measured at VOL of the AGTL+ output driver. Measured at 0.33* VCCP. RTT is connected to VCCP on die. Refer to processor I/O buffer models for I/V characteristics.
  8. Specified with on die RTT and RON are turned off. VIN between 0 and VCCP.
  9. CPAD includes die capacitance only. No package parasitics are included.
  10. This is the external resistor on the component pins.
  11. On die termination resistance for CMOS is measured at 0.5* VCCP.
  12. RON for CMOS pull-down driver resistance. Refer to processor I/O Buffer Models for I/V characteristics. Measured at 0.5^*V_CCP .

Table 4-7. CMOS1.8 Signal Group DC Specifications

SymbolParameterMin.Typ.Max.UnitNotes
V_IH Inputhigh voltage (V _CC180/2)+ 0.125 - 1.9 V
V_IL Input low voltage-0.4- (V_CC180/2)- 0.125 V
V_OH Output high voltage (V_CC180/2)+ 0.25 --V
V_OL Output low voltage-- (V_CC180/2)- 0.25 V

NOTES:

  1. Unless otherwise noted, all specifications in this table apply to all processor frequencies.
  2. V _IL is defined as the maximum voltage level at a receiving agent that will be interpreted as a logical low value.
  3. V_IH is defined as the minimum voltage level at a receiving agent that will be interpreted as a logical high value.
  4. V_IH and V_OH may experience excursions above V_CCP . However, input signal drivers must comply with the signal quality specifications.

Table 4-8. LVDS Signal Group DC Specifications

SymbolParameterMin.Typ.Max.UnitNotes
V_OS Offset voltage1.1251.251.375V
V_OS Change in offset voltage--50mV
V_OD Differential output voltage250350450mV
V_OD Changein differential output voltage--50mV
I_SC Short-circuit current--12mA
I_SCC Short-circuit comment current--24mA
I_L Leakage current-380150380μA
Dynamic offset--150mV
Overshoot507090mV
Ringback507090mV

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all specifications in this table apply to all processor frequencies.

5 Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations

The processor requires a thermal solution to maintain temperatures within operating limits as set forth in Table 4-3. 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. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is the key to reliable, long-term system operation. A complete thermal solution includes both component and system level thermal management features.

Note: Trading thermal solutions also involves trading performance.

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 junction temperature ( T_j ) specifications at the corresponding Thermal Design Power (TDP) value listed in Table 5-1. Thermal solutions not designed to provide this level of thermal capability may affect the long-term reliability of the processor and system.

The maximum junction temperature is defined by an activation of the processor Intel® Thermal Monitor. Refer to Section 5.2 for more details. 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 5-1. 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 5.2. In all cases, the Intel® Thermal Monitor feature must be enabled for the processor to remain within specification.

Table 5-1. Thermal Design Power Specifications

SymbolProcessor NumberCore FrequencyThermal Design PowerUnit Notes
TDP Z6701.5 GHz and HFM VCC0.6 GHZ and LFM VCC3.0W 1,2
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnitNotes
Tj Junction Temperature0-90°C
HD Streaming Scenario Power-1.02-W 3,4

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. The Intel Thermal Monitor automatic mode must be enabled for the processor to operate within specifications.

  3. Scenario Power examines a common use case and may be more indicative of a more common power usage level as compared with the TDP. Measurement configuration assumes: LCD brightness 100nits, LCD 1024x800 10.1", USB touch panel, I ^2 C sensors, SDIO WiFi on, 2GB DDR2, 73% PMIC efficiency, 93% discrete VR efficiency, Flash* v10.2.

  4. 720p, YouTube*.

5.1 Temperature Monitoring

The processor incorporates two methods of monitoring die temperature:

• By Intel Thermal Monitor
• By Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS)

The Intel Thermal Monitor (detailed in Section 5.2) must be used to determine when the maximum specified processor junction temperature has been reached.

5.2 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 under- designed 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 or by initiating an Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology transition 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 are two automatic modes called the Intel Thermal Monitor 1 (TM1) and the Intel Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2). These modes are selected by writing values to the MSRs of the processor. After the 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 IA-32 Firmware for the processor to be operating within specifications. Intel recommends that the TM1 mode and the TM2 mode be enabled on the processor.

When the TM1 mode is enabled and a high temperature situation exists, the clocks will be modulated by alternately turning the clocks off and on at a 50 percent 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.

When the TM2 mode is enabled and a high temperature situation exists, the processor will perform an Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology transition to the LFM. When the processor temperature drops below the critical level, the processor will make an Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology transition to the last requested operating point.

The Intel Thermal Monitor automatic mode and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology must be enabled through IA-32 Firmware for the processor to be operating within specifications. Intel recommends that TM1 and TM2 be enabled on the processors.

TM1 and TM2 can co-exist within the processor. If both TM1 and TM2 bits are enabled in the auto-throttle MSR, TM2 will take precedence over TM1. However, if Force TM1 over TM2 is enabled in MSRs using IA-32 Firmware and TM2 is not sufficient to cool the processor below the maximum operating temperature, then TM1 will also activate to help cool down the processor.

If a processor load-based Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology transition (through MSR write) is initiated when a TM2 period is active, there are two possible results:

  • If the processor load-based Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology transition target frequency is higher than the TM2 transition based target frequency, the processor load-based transition will be deferred until the TM2 event has been completed.
  • If the processor load-based Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology transition target frequency is lower than the TM2 transition based target frequency, the processor will transition to the processor load-based Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology target frequency point.

The TCC may also be activated using 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 using 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 using 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 MSRs, 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 de-assertion of PROCHOT#.

PROCHOT# will not be asserted when the processor is in the Sleep, Deep Sleep, and Deeper Sleep low power states (see Figure 3-2). 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 low power states with PROCHOT# already asserted, then PROCHOT# will remain asserted until the processor exits the low power state and the processor junction temperature drops below the thermal trip point.

If the Intel Thermal Monitor automatic mode is disabled, the processor will operate 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 potentially catastrophic temperature. At this point the THERMTRIP# signal will go active. THERMTRIP# activation is independent of processor activity and does not generate any bus cycles.

Table 5-2. Support for PROCHOT# / THERMTRIP# in Active and Idle States

System StateCore StatePROCHOT# (Bidirectional)THERMTRIP#
Input Output
CoreNorth ComplexCoreNorth ComplexCoreNorth Complex
S0C0SupportedOptionalActiveActiveActiveActive
C1/C1ESupportedOptionalActiveActiveActiveActive
C2/C2ESupportedOptionalActiveActiveActiveActive
C4/C4EIgnoredOptionalInactiveActiveNot GuaranteedActive
C6IgnoredOptionalInactiveActiveInactiveActive

5.2.1 Digital Thermal Sensor

The processor also contains an on die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) that is read using an MSR (no I/O interface). The processor has a unique digital thermal sensor that's temperature is accessible using 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 using the 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 outputs a temperature relative to the maximum supported operating temperature of the processor ( T_J_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 T_J_max .

Catastrophic temperature conditions are detectable using an Out of Specification 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 Specification status bit is set.

The DTS-relative temperature readout corresponds to the Intel® Thermal Monitor (TM1/TM2) trigger point. When the DTS indicates maximum processor core temperature has been reached, the TM1 or TM2 hardware thermal control mechanism will activate. 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 using two programmable thresholds located in the processor MSRs. These thresholds have the capability of generating interrupts using the core's local APIC. Refer to the Intel ^® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals for specific register and programming details.

5.2.2 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 or TM2 are triggered and the temperature remains high, an "Out Of Specification" status and sticky bit are latched in the status MSR register and generates thermal interrupt.

5.2.3 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 temperatures. Even with the activation of THERMTRIP#, which halts all processor internal clocks and activity, 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 potentially catastrophic processor temperature, or if the THERMTRIP# signal is asserted by the processor, the V_cc 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.

5.2.4 PROCHOT# Signal Pin

An external signal, PROCHOT# (processor hot), is asserted when the processor die temperature has reached its maximum operating temperature. If TM1 or TM2 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.

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 using PROCHOT# can provide a means for thermal protection of system components.

Only a single PROCHOT# pin exists at a package level of the processor. When the core's thermal sensor trips, the PROCHOT# signal is driven by the processor package. If only TM1 is enabled, PROCHOT# will be asserted and only the core that is above TCC temperature trip point will have its core clocks modulated. If TM2 is enabled and the core is above TCC temperature trip point, it will enter the lowest programmed TM2 performance state. It is important to note that Intel recommends that both TM1 and TM2 be enabled.

When PROCHOT# is driven by an external agent, if only TM1 is enabled on the core, then the processor core will have the clocks modulated. If TM2 is enabled, then the processor core will enter the lowest programmed TM2 performance state. It should be noted that Force TM1 on TM2, enabled using IA-32 Firmware, does not have any effect on external PROCHOT#. If PROCHOT# is driven by an external agent when TM1, TM2, and Force TM1 on TM2 are all enabled, then the processor will still apply only TM2.

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.

6 Package Mechanical Specifications and Pin Information

This chapter describes the package specifications and pinout assignments.

6.1 Package Mechanical Specifications

The processor will be available in a 518 pin FCMB3 package. The package dimensions are shown in Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1. Package Mechanical Drawing
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6.2 Processor Pinout Assignment

Table 6-1, Table 6-2 and Table 6-3 are graphic representations of the processor pinout assignments. Table 6-4 lists the pinout by signal name.

Table 6-1. Processor Pinout (Top View—Columns 21–31)

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ALVssVss CDVO_TX3 CDVCTX2CDVO_TXST B_ODD#CDVO_CVREFCDMI_RXCHAR#CDMI_RXSTB_EVEN#CDMI_RX6 AL
AKCDVO_TXDP WR#CDVOTX4 CDVOTX0CDVO_TXST B_EVEN#CDVO_RCOMP0CDVO_VBLANK#CDMI_RXSTB_ODD#AK
AJLA_DATAP0LA_DATAN0VssLA_DATAP1VssVssVssVssVss AJ
AHLA_CLKPVssCDVO_STALL#CDVO_TX5CDVO_TX1CDVO_RCOMP1VccQ 2 AH
AGLA_CLKNLA_DATAN1VssVssAG
AFLA_DATAN2LA_DATAP2VssLA_DATAN3VCCD180VCCA180VCCP AF
AELA_IBGVssVssVssVss AE
ADRSVDLA_VBGVssLA_DATAP3VCCD180VCCA180VCCP AD
ACRSVDVCCPVssVssVss AC
ABTP3Vss
AATP5TP4VssVCCPADACVNNRSVD9VccAA
YTP6RSVD8VNNVssVss
WTP2TP1VssTHRMDAVNNVccVcc
VTP7VssVNNVssVss
UTP8THRMDCVNNVccVcc
TTP9TP10VNNSENSEVssVNNVssVss
RVNNVNNVNNVNNVNN
PVssVNNVssVNNVNNVssVss
NVNNVNNVNNVNNVNN
MVNNVcc180VNNVcc180VNNVssVss
LVcc180Vcc180VNN
KVcc180Vcc180VssVss
JSM_DQ1SM_DQ0VssSM_BS2
HSM_DQ3VssVcc180 Vcc180VCCPDDR
GSM_DQS1SM_DQ2VssSM_BS1VssVssVss
FSM_DM0SM_MA2Vcc180 Vcc180VCCPDDR
ESM_DQ5VssVssVss
DSSM_DQ4SM_MA4SM_MA12SM_BS0SM_MA3SM_MA7SM_MA8SM_MA0
CSM_DQ6 VssVSSVssVssVssVssVss
BSM_DQ7SM_DQ8SM_DQ10SM_DQS0SM_DQ12SM_DQ14SM_RCVENO UTSM_RCVENI N
AVssSM_DQ9SM_DQ11SM_DM1SM_MA10SM_DQ13SM_DQ15SM_MA1
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Table 6-2. Processor Pinout (Top View—Columns 11–20)

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ALCDMI_RX4CDMI_RX1CDMI_CVREFCDMI_TXDPWR#CDMI_TX6CDMI_TX3CDMI_TX1
AKCDMI_RX7CDMI_RX3CDMI_RX0CDMI_GVREFCDMI_TX7CDMI_TX4CDMI_TX2
AJVss V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
AHCDMI_RXDPWR#CDMI_RX5CDMI_RX2CDMI_TXCHA R#CDMI_TX5CDMI_TX0VccQ_1
AG V_SS V_SS V_SS
AFCDVO_GVREF V_NN V_CCP V_CCP V_NN
AEVss V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
AD V_CCP V_NN V_CCP V_CCP V_NN
AC V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
AB
AA V_CC V_CC V_CC V_CC V_CC
Y V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
Wcc V_CC V_CC V_CC V_CC
V V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
U V_CC V_CC V_CC V_CC V_CC
T V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
R V_NN V_NN V_NN V_NN V_NN
P V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
N V_NN V_NN V_NN V_NN V_NN
M V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
L
K V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
J
H V_CC180 V_CC180 V_CCPDDR V_CC180 V_CC180
G V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
F V_CC180 V_CC180 V_CCPDDR V_CC180 V_CC180
E V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
DSM_CKOSM_CKO# V_CC180SR RSVDSM_MA14SM_RAS#SM_WE#
C V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS V_SS
BSM_RCOMPSM_MA6SM_SREN#SM_MA11SM_DQ25SM_DQ27SM_DQS3
ASM_MA9SM_CKE0SM_CKE1SM_MA5SM_MA13SM_DQ24SM_DQ26
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Table 6-3. Processor Pinout (Top View—Columns 1–10)
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ALCDMI_TXSTB_ODD#CDMI_RCOM P1PRDY#BPM2#BPM1#VID6 V_ss AL
AKCDMI_TXSTB_EVEN#CDMI_RCOM P0GTLREF0PREQ#BPM3#RSVDVID4AK
AJ V_ss V_ss V_ss Vss V_ss Vss VID1AJ
AHIERRBPM0#RSVDVID5VID2VID3VID0AH
AG V_ss VssVssRSVD V_ss RSVDRSVDAG
AF V_CCP VCCP VNNVssPROCHOT#AF
AE V_ss Vss VssTHERMTRIP#PWRMODE1AE
AD V_CCP VCCP VNNVIDENOVssPWRMODE2VIDEN1AD
AC V_ss VCCP Vss PWRMODE0AC
AB V_CCPAOAC V_cc V_ss V_cc AB
AA V_cc Vcc V_cc Vcc VccAA
Y V_ss V_ss VssVss VssY
W V_cc Vcc V_cc Vcc V_cc V_cc V_cc W
V V_ss V_ss VSSSENSEVss VssV
U V_cc Vcc V_cc Vcc V_cc V_cc V_cc U
T V_ss V_ss VCCAVCCSENSE V_CCA T
R V_NN VNN V_NN Vss VssR
P V_ss V_ss VCCARSVDVssRSVD V_CCPAOAC P
N V_NN VNN V_ss VssBCLK_NN
M V_ss V_ss VCCPRSVDVssBCLK_PRSVDM
LRSVDRSVDL
K V_ss VCCPVCCPAOACVssRSVDK
J V_ss V_ss TMSTRST#J
H V_CCPDDR V_CC180 V_CCP TDOTCKH
G V_ss Vss VssBSEL1 V_ss RSVD V_ss G
F V_CCPDDR V_CC180 V_CCP Vss TDIF
EVss VssSM_CAS#RSVDE
DSM_ODT0SM_ODT1SM_CS1#SM_CS0#GTLREF1 V_ss SM_DQ23SM_DQ22D
C V_ss V_ss Vss V_ss VssSM_DQ20C
BSM_DQ29SM_DQ31SM_DQ17SM_DQ19SM_DM2SM_DQS2SM_DQ21 V_ss B
ASM_DM3SM_DQ28SM_DQ30SM_DQ16SM_DQ18 V_ss A

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Table 6-4. Pinout—Ordered by Signal Name

Pin Name Pin #Pin Name Pin #Pin Name Pin #
BCLK_P M2CDMI_TXSTB_EVEN#AK10TP6Y30
BCLK_N N1CDVO_CVREF AL25TP8U30
BPM0# AH9CDVO_TXDPWR#AK30TP10T30
BPM1# AL4CDVO_GVREF AF20TP3AB31
BPM2# AL5CDVO_RCOMP0AK24TP5AA31
BPM3# AK4CDVO_RCOMP1AH23TP7V31
BSEL1 G4CDVO_STALL#AH27TP9T31
CDMI_CVREF AL17CDVO_TX0AK27RSVD8Y28
CDMI_RXDPWR# AH20CDVO_TX1AH24PRDY# AL7
CDMI_TXDPWR# AL15CDVO_TX2AL28PREQ#AK6
CDMI_GVREF AK16CDVO_TX3AL29PROCHOT#AF1
CDMI_RCOMP0 AK9CDVO_TX4AK28PWRMODE0AC1
CDMI_RCOMP1 AL8CDVO_TX5AH26PWRMODE1 AE2
CDMI_RX0 AK17CDVO_TXSTB_ODD#AL27PWRMODE2 AD2
CDMI_RX1 AL18CDVO_TXSTB_EVEN#AK26SM_ODT1D8
CDMI_RX2 AH17CDVO_VBLANK# AK23SM_ODT0D9
CDMI_RX3 AK19GTLREF0AK7RSVD7E2
CDMI_RX4 AL19GTLREF1D4SM_BS0D26
CDMI_RX5 AH19IERRAH10SM_BS1G28
CDMI_RX6 AL21LA_CLKNAG30SM_BS2J28
CDMI_RX7 AK20LA_CLKPAH31SM_CAS#E4
CDMI_RXCHAR# AL24LA_DATAN0AJ30SM_CK0D19
CDMI_RXSTB_ODD#AK22LA_DATAN1AG28SM_CK0#D18
CDMI_RXSTB_EVEN#AL22LA_DATAN2AF31SM_CKE0A19
CDMI_TX0 AH13LA_DATAN3AF28SM_CKE1A17
CDMI_TX1 AL11LA_DATAP0AJ31SM_CS0#D5
CDMI_TX2 AK12LA_DATAP1AJ28SM_CS1#D7
CDMI_TX3 AL12LA_DATAP2AF30SM_DM0F30
CDMI_TX4 AK13LA_DATAP3AD28SM_DM1A27
CDMI_TX5 AH14LA_IBGAE31SM_DM2B4
CDMI_TX6 AL14LA_VBGAD30SM_DM3A10
CDMI_TX7 AK14TP1W30SM_DQ0J30
CDMI_TXCHAR# AH16TP2W31SM_DQ1J31
CDMI_TXSTB_ODD#AL9TP4AA30SM_DQ10B28
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Model : Atom Z615

Category : Processor