14 DAY TRIAL // The new Android platform announced by Broadcom promises a cost-effective Dual-core processor that can deliver HSDPA connectivity and Android-based apps processing simultaneously.
Broadcom Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers of integrated circuits and semiconductors for wired and wireless communications.
According to the company, the new Broadcom BCM2157 Android platform targets mass market smartphones mainly, as it provides high-end smartphone features on more affordable 3G Android handsets.
These high-end features include hot-spot, multi-touch screens, innovative media and applications processing, as well as other specific capabilities.
“The smartphone continues to influence the cellular industry, with defining features like multi-touch screens and the ability to run applications now enriching lower cost handsets,” said Scott Bibaud, executive vice president & general manager, Broadcom's Mobile Platforms Group.
“We've maximized the functionality of our new Android-processing baseband platform to enable our partners to deliver the most popular features in more affordable designs,” added Bibaud.
Broadcom's BCM2157 baseband platform includes advanced features such as:
- 3G HSDPA modem that supports 7.2 Megabits per second (Mbps) downstream connectivity and worldwide roaming; - Built-in support for HVGA displays, multi-touch screens, 5-megapixel cameras, 3G dual SIM/dual standby, as well as other key smartphone capabilities; - Powerful dual-core ARM processors for dedicated modem support and superior application processing (500MHz); - Broadcom's complete connectivity suite, featuring industry-leading Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and NFC solutions, including InConcert technology that makes these various technologies work better together; - Support for mobile hotspot functionality, which allows the handset to share the 3G connection with up to 8 simultaneous devices or users via Wi-Fi connectivity .
The company stated that it would demonstrate its new affordable 3G Android smartphone platform at its Analyst Day conference in Irvine, California, which starts today.
Sampling to customers, as well as commercial availability, is scheduled for Q1 2011.