Editing amd/athlon

{{amd title|Athlon}}
{{ic family
| title             = AMD Athlon
| image             = AMD Athlon Logo.svg
| caption           = AMD Athlon logo
| developer         = AMD
| manufacturer      = AMD
| type              = Microprocessors
| first announced   = June 23, 1999
| first launched    = August, 1999
| production start  = 1999
| production end    = 2004
| isa               = x86
| word              = 32 bit
| proc              = 250 nm
| proc 2            = 180 nm
| tech              = CMOS
| clock min         = 500 MHz
| clock max         = 1400 MHz
| socket            = Slot A
| socket 2          = Socket A

| succession       = Yes
| predecessor      = K6-III
| predecessor link = amd/k6-iii
| successor        = Athlon 4
| successor link   = amd/athlon 4
| successor 2      = Athlon MP
| successor 2 link = amd/athlon mp
| successor 3      = Athlon XP
| successor 3 link = amd/athlon xp
| successor 4      = Geode NX
| successor 4 link = amd/geode nx
}}
'''Athlon''' was a family of high-performance {{arch|32}} [[microprocessor]]s developed by [[AMD]] based on AMD's {{amd|K7|K7 microarchitecture}}. Athlon was introduced on June 23, 1999.

== Overview ==
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== Architecture ==
{{main|amd/microarchitectures/k7|l1=K7 Microarchitecture}}
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== Packaging ==
[[File:Argonathlon.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Original Athlon Processor, Argon core, in a cartridge with a heat sink.]]
Early Athlon microprocessors were packaged with a separate L2$ into a single cartridge. The cartridge connected into AMD's {{amd|Slot A}} (similar to Intel's {{intel|Slot 1}}). Those processors included {{amd|Argon}}, {{amd|Pluto}}, and {{amd|Orion}}-core based processors. Later microprocessors (starting with {{amd|Thunderbird}} core-based) introduced on-die L2$ simplifying the packing complexity, allowing it to use a standard [[pin grid array|PGA]] ({{amd|Socket A}}).
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== Members ==
Athlon had 4 iterations of cores: {{amd|Argon}}, {{amd|Pluto}}, {{amd|Orion}}, {{amd|Thunderbird}}.
=== {{amd|Argon}} core ===
The {{amd|Argon}},  released in 1999,  uses {{amd|Slot A}}, has a double data rate [[front side bus]] operating at 100 MHz (having an effective bus speed of 200 MHz). Argon microprocessors were manufactured in 250 nm process.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Model !! Frequency !! L2$ !! TDP
|-
| {{\|500 (Argon)|Athlon 500}} || 500 MHz || 512 kB || 42 W
|-
| {{\|550 (Argon)|Athlon 550}} || 550 MHz || 512 kB || 46 W
|-
| {{\|600 (Argon)|Athlon 600}} || 600 MHz || 512 kB || 50 W
|-
| {{\|650 (Argon)|Athlon 650}} || 650 MHz || 512 kB || 54 W
|-
| {{\|700 (Argon)|Athlon 700}} || 700 MHz || 512 kB || 50 W
|}
=== {{amd|Pluto}} core ===
The {{amd|Pluto}} core-based microprocessors were released in late 1999 and early 2000 and use {{amd|Slot A}}. They have a double data rate [[front side bus]] operating at 100 MHz (having an effective bus speed of 200 MHz). Pluto microprocessors were manufactured in 180 nm process.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Model !! Frequency !! L2$ !! TDP
|-
| {{\|550 (Pluto)|Athlon 550}} || 550 MHz || 512 kB || 31 W
|-
| {{\|600 (Pluto)|Athlon 600}} || 600 MHz || 512 kB || 34 W
|-
| {{\|650 (Pluto)|Athlon 650}} || 650 MHz || 512 kB || 36 W
|-
| {{\|700 (Pluto)|Athlon 700}} || 700 MHz || 512 kB || 39 W
|-
| {{\|750 (Pluto)|Athlon 750}} || 750 MHz || 512 kB || 40 W
|-
| {{\|800 (Pluto)|Athlon 800}} || 800 MHz || 512 kB || 48 W
|-
| {{\|850 (Pluto)|Athlon 850}} || 850 MHz || 512 kB || 50 W
|-
| {{\|900 (Pluto)|Athlon 900}} || 900 MHz || 512 kB || 60 W
|-
| {{\|950 (Pluto)|Athlon 950}} || 950 MHz || 512 kB || 62 W
|}
=== {{amd|Orion}} core ===
Like Pluto core, Orion microprocessors used {{amd|Slot A}}.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Model !! Frequency !! L2$ !! TDP
|-
| {{\|1000 (Orion)|Athlon 1000}} || 1000 MHz || 512 kB || 65 W
|}
=== {{amd|Thunderbird}} core ===
{{amd|Thunderbird}}-based microprocessors were manufactured in both cartridge form ({{amd|Slot A}}) and as PGA ({{amd|Socket A}}).

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Model !! Frequency !! L2$ !! TDP !! Socket
|-
| {{\|650 (Thunderbird, Slot A)|Athlon 650}} || 650 MHz || 256 kB || 36 W || {{amd|Slot A}}
|-
| {{\|700 (Thunderbird, Slot A)|Athlon 700}} || 700 MHz || 256 kB || 38 W || {{amd|Slot A}}
|-
| {{\|750 (Thunderbird, Slot A)|Athlon 750}} || 750 MHz || 256 kB || 40 W || {{amd|Slot A}}
|-
| {{\|800 (Thunderbird, Slot A)|Athlon 800}} || 800 MHz || 256 kB || 42 W || {{amd|Slot A}}
|-
| {{\|850 (Thunderbird, Slot A)|Athlon 850}} || 850 MHz || 256 kB || 44 W || {{amd|Slot A}}
|-
| {{\|900 (Thunderbird, Slot A)|Athlon 900}} || 900  MHz || 256 kB || 49 W || {{amd|Slot A}}
|-
| {{\|950 (Thunderbird, Slot A)|Athlon 950}} || 950 MHz || 256 kB || 52 W || {{amd|Slot A}}
|-
| {{\|1000 (Thunderbird, Slot A)|Athlon 1000}} || 1000 MHz || 256 kB || 54 W || {{amd|Slot A}}
|-
| {{\|600 (Thunderbird, Socket A)|Athlon 650}} || 600 MHz || 256 kB ||  || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|650 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.7V)|Athlon 650}} || 650 MHz || 256 kB || 36 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|650 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.75V)|Athlon 650}} || 650 MHz || 256 kB || 38 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|700 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.7V)|Athlon 700}} || 700 MHz || 256 kB || 38 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|700 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.75V)|Athlon 700}} || 700 MHz || 256 kB || 40 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|750 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.7V)|Athlon 700}} || 750 MHz || 256 kB || 40 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|750 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.75V)|Athlon 700}} || 750 MHz || 256 kB || 43 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|800 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.7V)|Athlon 800}} || 800 MHz || 256 kB || 42 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|800 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.75V)|Athlon 800}} || 800 MHz || 256 kB || 45 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|850 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.7V)|Athlon 850}} || 850 MHz || 256 kB || 42 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|850 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.75V)|Athlon 850}} || 850 MHz || 256 kB || 45 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|900 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.7V)|Athlon 900}} || 900 MHz || 256 kB || 50 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|900 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.75V)|Athlon 900}} || 900 MHz || 256 kB || 50 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|950 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.7V)|Athlon 950}} || 950 MHz || 256 kB || 52 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|950 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.75V)|Athlon 950}} || 950 MHz || 256 kB || 52 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|1000 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.7V)|Athlon 1000}} || 1000 MHz || 256 kB || 54 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|1000 (Thunderbird, Socket A, 1.75V)|Athlon 1000}} || 1000 MHz || 256 kB || 54 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|1100 (Thunderbird, Socket A)|Athlon 1100}} || 1100 MHz || 256 kB || 60 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|1200 (Thunderbird, Socket A)|Athlon 1200}} || 1200 MHz || 256 kB || 66 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|1300 (Thunderbird, Socket A)|Athlon 1300}} || 1300 MHz || 256 kB || 68 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|-
| {{\|1400 (Thunderbird, Socket A)|Athlon 1400}} || 1400 MHz || 256 kB || 72 W || {{amd|Socket A}}
|}

== Documents ==
=== Datasheet ===
* [[:File:AMD Athlon Processor Module Data Sheet.pdf|AMD Athlon Processor Module Data Sheet]]; Publication # 21016; Rev: M ;Issue Date: June 2000.
* [[:File:AMD Athlon Processor Model 1 and Model 2 Revision Guide.pdf|AMD Athlon Processor Model 1 and Model 2 Revision Guide]]; Publication # 22557; Rev: D; August 2000.
* [[:File:AMD Athlon Processor Model 4 Data Sheet.pdf|AMD Athlon Processor Model 4 Data Sheet]]; Publication # 23792; Rev: K; November 2001.
=== Software ===
* [[:File:AMD Athlon Processor x86 Code Optimization Guide.pdf|AMD Athlon Processor x86 Code Optimization Guide]]; Publication No. 22007; Revision K; Date February 2002.
* [[:File:Methodologies for Measuring Temperature on AMD Athlon and AMD Duron Processors.pdf|Methodologies for Measuring Temperature on AMD Athlon and AMD Duron Processors Application Note]]; Publication # 24228; Revision: E; Issue Date: January 2003.
* [[:File:Microsoft Windows 2000 Patch for AGP Applications on AMD Athlon and AMD Duron Processors.pdf|Microsoft Windows 2000 Patch for AGP Applications on AMD Athlon and AMD Duron Processors]]; September 21, 2000.

=== Other ===
* [[:File:AMD Athlon Processor Technical Brief.pdf|AMD Athlon Processor Technical Brief]]; Publication # 22054; Rev: D; Issue Date: December 1999.
* [[:File:AMD Athlon Processor Model 4 Revision Guide.pdf|AMD Athlon Processor Model 4 Revision Guide]]; Publication # 23614; Rev: I; December 2002.
* [[:File:AMD Athlon Processor Module Signal and Power-Up Requirements.pdf|AMD Athlon Processor Module Signal and Power-Up Requirements Application Note]]; Publication # 23811; Rev: B; Issue Date: June 2000.
* [[:File:AMD Athlon Processor Voltage Regulation Design.pdf|AMD Athlon Processor Voltage Regulation Design Application Note]]; Publication # 22651; Rev: E-1; Issue Date: February 2000.
* [[:File:AMD Athlon System Cooling Guidelines.pdf|AMD Athlon System Cooling Guidelines]]; 04/03/00.
* [[:File:Recommendations for An AMD Athlon Processor-Based Computer.pdf|Recommendations for An AMD Athlon Processor-Based Computer]]; February 3, 2000.
* [[:File:AMD Athlon and AMD Duron Processor-Based System Build Checklist.pdf|AMD Athlon and AMD Duron Processor-Based System Build Checklist]]; Publication # 24387; Rev A; October 2000.
designer	AMD +
first announced	June 23, 1999 +
first launched	August 1999 +
full page name	amd/athlon +
instance of	microprocessor family +
instruction set architecture	x86 +
main designer	AMD +
manufacturer	AMD +
name	AMD Athlon +
process	250 nm (0.25 μm, 2.5e-4 mm) + and 180 nm (0.18 μm, 1.8e-4 mm) +
socket	Slot A + and Socket A +
technology	CMOS +
word size	32 bit (4 octets, 8 nibbles) +