Multi-core OMAP 4 Platform from Texas Instruments is creating a lot of Buzz
By Wilson • Feb 19th, 2009 • Category: UncategorizedThe multi-core OMAP 4 platform is creating lots of buzz these days. Texas Instruments is aiming at bringing a revolution in mobile computing with this platform. The company believes that the OMAP 4 will improve the computing in every aspect. The processing will be much speedier now, high definition videos will replace the low scaling technologies, audio playback will be enhanced, imaging will be very high (up to 20 mega pixels), awesome graphics, incredible web caching techniques and there is much more that is awaiting for user experience. Apart from this power efficiency is also the main concern of OMAP 4.
The OMAP 4 platform is based on four main processing engines, i.e. programmable multimedia engine, general purpose dual-core processor, programmable graphics engine and Image Signal Processor (ISP). Each of them is dedicated for special tasks and delivers real time performance.
Main advantages of Multi-core OMAP 4 Platform
• Enhanced performance along with power efficient operations
• Dual-core Cortex-A9 MPCore for SMP (Symmetric Multi Processing)
• Multi-format hardware accelerators with powerful graphics engine and dedicated image signal processor.
• Full 1080p HD recording and playback
• Up to 20 MP imaging (like Digital SLR)
• Life-like 3D graphics and unprecedented simulations
• Long hours for audio/video playback due to unique power management technology.
• Support of Linux variants, Symbian OS phones like the Nokia E63, Windows Mobile and others
• Improved mobile connectivity and cutting edge mobile computing options.
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