Chip giant promises vendors that OMAP 3-based solution will speed time to market
Texas Instruments has unveiled an OMAP 3 processor-based eBook development platform that it will soon begin offering to device manufacturers.
The platform includes the new OMAP3621 applications processor, WiLink 6.0 WiFi/Bluetooth/FM “combo” connectivity solution, a new TPS6518x electronic paper display (EPD) power management IC and 3G modem connectivity support.
The processor is a ARM Cortex-A8 CPU integrated with Imagination POWERVR3D graphics acceleration and TI’s C64x+DSP technology for multimedia acceleration.
With the hitherto slow-buring eBook market nearing a tipping point, TI is clearly positioning itself as a one-stop shop for vendors looking to enter the market quickly and at lower cost.
Elie Belmand, general manager of TI’s mobile consumer business, said: "Our eBook platform provides a comprehensive and solid foundation to allow these manufacturers to shorten their product development cycle times while delivering innovative devices that will ‘wow’ consumers and help propel the eBook market forward.”
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