Intel Corp. has unveiled two new microprocessor with four cores aimed at embedded market, marking 30 years of its years of delivering products and technology to the embedded computing market. The new processors will enable performance of a multi-processor server with embedded machines.

The new processors for embedded systems are quad-core Intel Xeon E5335 and E5345, which are already available for LGA771 infrastructure. The chips operate at 2.0GHz and 2.33GHz, respectively, use 1333MHz processor system bus and contain 8MB of level-two cache. Thermal design power (TDP) of the new central processing units was not announced, however, Intel Xeon models E5335 and E5345 in LGA771 had TDP of 80W.

The quad-core Intel Xeon processors E5335 and E5345 are available today starting at $690.

In addition to the new processors, Intel also unveiled IP Network Server NSC2U which supports quad-core Xeon processors and suits a variety of network-centric applications, from security intrusion prevention to telecommunications services-over-IP (SoIP), including IMS, IPTV and Video on Demand (VoD). The NSC2U server features a ruggedized chassis, compact form factor and extended lifecycle support for the components. The Intel IP Network Server NSC2U is targeted for July 2007 availability.

The launch of the new quad-core chips for embedded systems commemorates  30 years of Intel’s presence in embedded computing market. In 1976, before the advent of the personal computer, Intel entered the embedded market and provided extended life cycle support for technologies, silicon and platforms that drive this industry. Intel embedded technology can be found today in automobiles, airplanes, ATMs, information kiosks, telecommunications infrastructure and network storage systems, as well as factory and medical equipment.