The AMD Athlon processor is manufactured on AMD's six-layer
metal, 0.25-micron process technology and AMD's new
0.18-micron process technology. In 0.25-micron technology, the
approximately 22-million-transistor AMD Athlon processor has
a die size of 184 mm2. In 0.18-micron technology, the
AMD Athlon processor has a die size of 102 mm2. The
AMD Athlon processor is included in a cost-effective,
industry-standard module form factor—Slot A, which is
mechanically compatible with the existing Slot 1 infrastructure,
and therefore, leverages commonly available chassis, power
supply, and thermal solutions