Date: 30/11/2009

Multimedia enhancing smartphone chipsets from Qualcomm

Qualcomm is sampling new smart phone chipset family called MSM7x30 featuring enhanced media processing capabilities such as high-definition video recording and playback and3D graphics.

The MSM7x30 family of chipsets, which includes the MSM7230 solution for HSPA+ networks and MSM7630 solution with multi-mode HSPA+/EV-DO Rev. B and SV-DO support, is designed around optimal data throughput and powerful multimedia functionality. The 7x30 uses an 800 MHz to 1 GHz custom superscalar CPU based on the ARM v7 instruction set, delivering high-end processing at low power to support features that include,

720p high-definition video encode/decode at 30 frames per second
Integrated 2D and 3D graphics GPUs with support for OpenGL ES 2.0, and OpenVG 1.1 APIs
Dedicated low-power audio subsystem supporting 5.1 surround
12-megapixel camera support
Integrated GPS for location-based services
Support for leading mobile operating systems, including Android, Windows Mobile, Brew Mobile Platform and Symbian
Support for package-on-package memory for reduced board space, optimized power consumption and more responsive performance

The MSM7x30 family of chipsets is supported by the PM8058 power management integrated circuit and the QTR8600 RF subsystem with integrated Bluetooth and FM radio. The MSM7x30 chipsets will directly interface with Qualcomm's WCN1312 WLAN solution for 802.11 b/g/n.

"Qualcomm continues to focus on enabling the best possible mobile experiences and this new family of solutions brings an unmatched feature set to the smartphone segment," said Alex Katouzian, vice president of product management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "As the demand for smartphones continues to grow, our innovative technology will enable Qualcomm's device manufacturing partners to deliver products with greater value than ever before."

The devices based on the flagship MSM7x30 family of chipsets are expected to launch commercially before the end of 2010.

For more detail visit www.qualcomm.com