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7th May 2003 |
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"While each of these platforms have distinct functionality, all are trending toward a convergence of voice, data and entertainment. In part this is being driven by consumer input; however, OEMs are actively trying to drive new purchases. They are also looking for ways to increase revenues with new features such as streaming video, interactive graphics, imaging, real-time interactive games, e-mail, Web browsing, etc.," according to Semico's chief of technology, Tony Massimini. "The application media processor is still in the early stages of development, but this convergence could well enable the elusive 'next killer app.' The reason why one should pay close attention to it is that this class of processor is an essential enabling technology for future wireless services," said Massimini. Semico defines an application media processor as an emerging class of products. The terms "application processor" and "media processor" are used interchangeably. These devices are mostly ARM-based, some with DSP (digital signal processor) co-processors on-chip, which are designed to enhance the multimedia capabilities of handheld devices. For a wireless application, its computing ability is intended to augment the communication function of a digital baseband processor. Massimini provides a rosy outlook for application media processor ASPs over the forecast period. "A general trend for the processor roadmaps given by the key chip vendors is increasing integration of functions into one package. This will be achieved by a combination of chip integration and chip-stacking technology. Thus, while the BOM cost will decline, a greater percentage of the silicon dollars will be absorbed by the application media processor. Thus, Semico assumes that the ASP will creep up during the forecast period." A complete breakdown of the application media processor market can be found in the Semico Research report, "Application Media Processors: ARMing The Next Generation Handhelds." |
| TODAY'S
PRESS RELEASES |
LocatioNet,
the developer of a comprehensive location-based service system for the
wireless market, announced the release of LocatioNet MyMap -- a first
to market integrated suite of graphical location-based service (LBS) application
modules. |
The
devices are designed to meet growing memory and bandwidth demands of future
2.5G and 3G handset designs by offering a lower cost/bit ratio than current
solutions. CellularRAM devices incorporate several low-power features
and are drop-in compatible, having the same voltage range, package, and
ball assignment, with asynchronous low-power SRAMs currently used in cell
phone designs. |
According
to Semico, an emerging class of devices dubbed Application Media Processors
will be the key to enabling the convergence of communications and multimedia
in 3G cell phones, smart phones, PDAs and other devices. |
3
believes that mobile video communication will give people a new way to
reach each other. You can see, feel and experience more in the mobile,
which brings mobile communication closer to real communication (face to
face). |
Enclosed
is a draft bill to amend section 3007 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997
to shift auction deadlines for spectrum bands that are candidates for
use in connection with 3G advanced mobile wireless services. |
BenQ
unveiled its first color mobile phone, the BenQ S830C. Aimed at fashionista,
the dual-band feature-rich S830C is available in 4 eye-catching colors
and features the world's smallest external digital camera, 4096 reflective
color display, dual LCD screens, MMS functionality, polyphonic ringers,
and computer data sync. |
reated
by Siemens Information and Communication Mobile, the 'Siemens mobile Optimized
Test' and assurance logo will let developers prove the outstanding quality
of their product. |
Monet
Mobile Networks, a high-speed wireless Internet service provider, announced
the availability of Monet Broadband, a high-speed, mobile Internet service
in Bismarck, N.D. |
Telia's
mobile customers first in world to be able to use MMS via GPRS throughout
Western Europe and the U.S. |
The
solution also translates between a wide variety of video signaling protocols,
enabling IT managers to integrate WM end points into a larger videoconferencing
network that might include end points that use IP (H.323), legacy ISDN
(H.320), and/or emerging 3G video phones (3G-324M). |
fter
9 months of fruitless negotiations to derive a solution for implementing
Mobile Number Portability (MNP), Hutchison 3G is initiating a proceeding
with the Austrian regulatory authority against T-Mobile, One, Telering,
Telekom Austria and UTA. |
Software
vendors see an opportunity to sell CSPs order-management systems for new
service offerings, including IP data, long distance, VoIP, and 2.5G and
3G wireless data services. |
Kyocera
will offer versions of its Phantom, Blade and Rave Series phones that
support BREW 2.0 to carriers who wish to extend their BREW-based content
offerings to the mass-market segment of wireless customers. |
WiseBand
Communications Ltd., a leading innovator in the field of RF power amplifier
linearization technology, announced the introduction of Wise-DPD, a breakthrough
linearization technology for multi-carrier power amplifiers (MCPA) for
UMTS/CDMA2000 base-stations. |
he
call is fully compliant to 3GPP standards and test cases as an end-to-end
WCDMA FDD voice call. It was made from a standard Ubinetics Test Mobile
(TM100) to a Node B basestation implemented on picoArrays, to a controller
and core network. |
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In
2003, several chip vendors will be making a strong thrust into the next
generation of wireless communication and related products. According to
Semico, an emerging class of devices dubbed Application Media Processors
will be the key to enabling the convergence of communications and multimedia
in 3G cell phones, smart phones, PDAs and other devices.