Embedded GPUs are no Gamble Special Gaming Machines Issue

Embedded GPUs are no Gamble - + Today’s consumers are surrounded by high-definition multimedia in their daily lives and expect no less from their casino gaming experiences. High-end electronic slot machines therefore need high-performance components to power today’s immersive, 3D graphics-intensive games. The system’s graphics processing unit (GPU) is the engine that makes this possible. Embedded Gaming Machines Blogs - + Blog #1: China’s Renewed Gaming Generation Ever heard of ChinaJoy? This yearly event held in Shanghai is the largest consumer gaming show in Asia. It provides vital insight to the status of gaming in the world’s second largest and, possibly, fastest growing gaming market—China. Blog #2: Converging Technologies At AMD, we view the embedded industry as segmented into different vertical markets (or “verticals”), such as digital signage, industrial control, factory automation, communications, medical imaging, embedded gaming, etc. Yet, at the recent G2E Asia event, an industry event specifically for the casino gaming market, I noticed a convergence of technologies typically associated with different vertical markets at levels I had not seen in the past. September Partner Focus: Advantech - + Advantech is a leading global, embedded computing and intelligent applications provider for a diverse range of industries. As one of AMD’s strategic partners, Advantech not only provides a full spectrum of standard products but also proudly launches the Machine level customization & integration services with advanced AMD solutions. Upcoming Events - + Connect with AMD Embedded Solutions at any of these upcoming events! ARM® TechCon™, Santa Clara, 10/1-10/3 (Booth 613) Linley Processor Conference, Santa Clara, 10/22-10/23 Electronica, Munich, 11/11-11/14 (Booth A6-556)