ARM Multiprocessing Technology Powers Groundbreaking NVIDIA Tegra Mobile Computer-on-a-Chip
June 02 2008 - 9:48AM
PR Newswire (US)
NVIDIA Tegra, Based on the ARM11 MPCore Multicore Processor, Marks
a Major Step Forward in Enabling Next-Generation Portable Computing
Devices CAMBRIDGE, England, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARM
[(LSE:ARM); (NASDAQ:ARMH)] today announced that the NVIDIA Tegra
mobile computer-on-a-chip, launched at this year's COMPUTEX TAIPEI,
is based on the ARM11(TM) MPCore(TM) multicore processor
technology. As the world's smallest, full HD computer-on-a-chip,
the NVIDIA Tegra is highly optimized for next-generation
smartphones and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) providing users with
a full Internet experience, HD video and brilliant 3D touch
interfaces. This is the first time that ARM processor technology
has been licensed specifically for an SoC targeting the
ultra-portable, ultra-low power, MID market. "Today's consumers
want portable computing devices that are tailored for their
specific mobile needs, yet still deliver the same vibrant and
engaging experience as their desktop PCs," said Mike Rayfield,
general manager, mobile business unit, NVIDIA. "Combining
high-performance and ultra-low power, the NVIDIA Tegra is the
world's smallest, full HD computer-on-a-chip and is the ideal
choice for device manufacturers looking to design feature-rich, yet
small and elegant portable devices for the always-connected
generation." "Today's launch of the ARM processor-based NVIDIA
Tegra is a testament to our long and fruitful relationship with
NVIDIA, who were one of the first licensees of our ARM11 MPCore
multicore processor technology," said Warren East, CEO, ARM. "The
launch of the NVIDIA Tegra marks a major step forward in enabling
the next computing revolution driven by ultra-low power,
ultra-portable Mobile Internet Devices, and ARM is proud to be at
the center of this game-changing technology." The ARM MPCore
multicore processor technology is designed to provide an
unprecedented level of flexibility, performance, power efficiency
and functionality, making it especially suited for smartphone and
MID applications. The ARM11 MPCore multicore processor can be
configured for implementations using between one and four
processors. The unique scalability of the ARM11MPCore processor
provides device OEMs with the optimum level of performance for
their application, while at the same time allowing each processor
to go into standby, dormant or power-off energy management states
to help control the level of dynamic and static energy consumed by
the processor. Further information on the ARM11 MPCore processor is
available at:
http://www.arm.com/products/CPUs/ARM11MPCoreMultiprocessor.html.
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