Get ready for Intel’s new Centrino 2 Processor technology as Intel has introduced a sum total of 14 new processors, a new chipset, and new Wi-Fi chip.  Five new processors are being introduced today as part of Intel’s new Centrino 2 Processor Technology. The company is also introducing the new Intel Core 2 Extreme processor for mobile platforms which runs at a fast 3.06GHz. Finally, the company will unveil eight new processors over the next 90 days - one of which will be the first ever quad core mobile processor and others being second generation products for the ultra-thin and light notebook class.

The Intel Centrino 2 processor technology and Centrino 2 with vPro Technology was formally known as Montevina and feature faster Wi-Fi performance (with support for draft 802.11n technology), new business-class manageability capabilities, and improved performance and battery life.

On the processor side of the new Centrino 2 platform, there are initially five new mobile processors manufactured on a 45nm process. These processors feature:

• 1066 MHz front side bus speeds
• Up to 6MB L2 cache
• Deep Power Down Technology which turns off processing components such as core clocks and cache memory when the laptop is idle

Three processors also reduce laptop processor wattage about 30 percent - down to just 25 watts.

On the chipset front of the Centrino 2 platform, there’s the new Intel 45 Express chipset and the new Intel Wi-Fi Link 5000 series. Wi-Fi Link 5000 provides the draft 802.11n support with data rates up to 450Mbps.  The Intel 45 Express chipset also supports “switchable graphics” which is a new power saving feature allowing for both integrated and discrete graphics on a single notebook - letting the user easily switch between the two options depending on power needs.

Now that Intel has formally announced Centrino 2 products, expect a stream of new notebook announcements from hardware manufacturers.

For additional details into Centrino  2, check out ExtremeTech’s coverage here.

[Check it out]

Technorati Tags: Intel, Centrino 2 Processor, Intel 45 Express