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14th July 2003 |
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This reference design will combine Sharp’s 1 Mega Pixel CCD camera module, flash memory and liquid crystal module (LCD), together with TI’s TCS2100 chipset for GSM/GPRS cell phones and TI’s OMAP-DM270 multimedia processor. The reference design also supports high level video including Nancy Technology from Office NOA and MPEG-4 standards. In addition, TI and Sharp will work together on the development of related software and technical support. Inset : The TCS2100 reference design is fully type-approved and includes a full BOM and a detailed board design with schematics and layout. Software includes the complete With this reference design, handset manufacturers can offer GSM/GPRS cell phones with camera and video mail functions, which provide high growth potential for a timely market launch. The two companies plan to offer the reference design by the end of 2003 to handset manufacturers worldwide. Analyst firm IDC projects year-on-year growth of more than 80 percent for the camera phone market over the next two years.* Sharp is a top supplier of camera modules and LCD for cellular phones and is spearheading advancements, such as color LCD and camera functions in cellular phones. In order to optimize its camera modules, Sharp leverages its proprietary high-density, multi-chip mount technology to integrate image sensors, lenses and signal processing integrated circuits (IC) to create more compact, slimmer devices. TI, the world’s
number one supplier of GSM/GPRS baseband chips, is a leader in the applications
processor market with its OMAP™ family of high-performance processors.
The OMAP-DM270 is an extension to TI’s widely adopted OMAP portfolio
and is the first in the OMAP-DM product line of multimedia processors.
The OMAP-DM270 processor is a highly efficient, single-chip digital
media processor that integrates the low-power TMS320C54x™ digital
signal processor (DSP), the ARM7TDMI® RISC processor, plus video
and imaging coprocessors to improve performance. When coupled with TI’s
TCS wireless chipsets, the flexible OMAP-DM270 is an ideal solution
for feature phones, a high-growth market segment that demands multimedia
functionality but does not require a high level operating system. |
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| Rich Rewards for Wireless Companies |
| With estimations on the market value of Mobile Content services such as mobile games, ringtones, downloadable music and access to information services valued at E9.9 billion in 2006 the potential rewards for companies are high. |
| Sustaining Wireless Handset Price Premiums |
| Recent uptake in advanced handsets, including those with color screens, cameras, Bluetooth, and high-speed application processors, are considered key to the future of the handset industry. |
| First Pocket PC with Integrated Camera |
| There was a time when businesspeople were judged by how many devices they carried with them. But starting today, they will be judged by how many devices they leave behind. |
| Japanese Vice-Minister Visits 3G Lab |
| 3G LAB was visited by Mr Shinichi Nabekura, Vice Minister for Policy Co-ordination at the Japanese Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications. |
| High Resolution Video and Photos to Phones |
| Sharp Corporation and Texas Instruments announced today they will combine their respective strengths to provide a reference design for GSM/GPRS camera phones |
| Brazilian Foundations for 3G |
| UMTS Forum Chairman Jean-Pierre Bienaimé underlined today the benefits of GSM as the foundation for Brazil's future mobile evolution towards UMTS. |
The
launch of 3G in the UK was low-key and it is no real surprise that take-up
has been seen by some commentators as slow. It is also fair to say that
the service still has problems to overcome. |
The
Commission identifies the voluntary moves on the part of industry to achieve
interoperability in 3G. It also presents the measures adopted in Community
legislation to foster interoperability in interactive digital TV services.
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Our
products are designed to keep up with today's emerging high-speed 2.5G
and 3G data networks. Socket's interface chips are equal to that task |
The
F505i features a fingerprint sensor to prevent unauthorized handset use.
The user can lock or unlock the mobile phone simply by placing a pre-registered
finger on the sensor. |
Centennial's
US Wireless Operation has selected Ericsson as its sole supplier for upgrading
its digital wireless network with EDGE-ready 850 MHz GSM/GPRS radio access
and core network equipment. |
LG
Mobile Phones and Verizon Wireless announced the availability of the LG
VX6000, a top- of-the-line wireless handset with an embedded camera that
offers a long list of the most advanced functions. |
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Japan
: Sharp Corporation and Texas Instruments announced today they will
combine their respective strengths to provide a reference design for
GSM/GPRS camera phones, significantly cutting the necessary design time
and resources required by manufacturers to introduce new camera handsets
into market.