Mediatek Extends Partnership with ARM to Drive Next-Generation Mobile and Consumer Technology
MediaTek licenses ARM® Cortex®-A50 series processors and ARM Mali⢠Graphics family
October 8, 2013 -- CAMBRIDGE, UK and HSINCHU, Taiwan -- ARM (LSE: ARM; Nasdaq: ARMH) the worldâs leading semiconductor IP supplier and MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454), a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, announced today that MediaTek has acquired a broad license to Cortex-A50 Series processor cores and the next generation of ARM Mali graphics processing Unit (GPU) solutions. This combination positions MediaTek and its customers at the fore of current central processing unit (CPU) and GPU technology.
âMediaTek has taken the leadership position with the MT8135 mobile SoC being the first application processor to employ ARMâs big.LITTLE⢠architecture in a heterogeneous multiprocessing (HMP) configuration," said Tom Cronk, executive vice president and general manager, Processor Division, ARM. âARM is pleased to build upon this partnership for innovative mobile consumer products. The Cortex-A50 series of processors, alongside the Mali GPU products, help MediaTek to continue its position as an industry leader.â
âMediaTek is delighted to be working closely with ARM to bring the benefits of cutting-edge CPU and GPU solutions to manufacturers and consumers worldwide,â said Johan Lodenius, chief marketing officer, MediaTek. âTogether with ARM, we are setting the pace for low power, high performance products that give users the benefits of next-generation processing speed, security and graphics.â
ARM is in the unique position of providing an optimized compute platform that uses ARM Cortex processors, Mali GPU and ARM CoreLink⢠CCI-400 technologies. Alongside technologies such as big.LITTLE and MediaTekâs SoC and system expertise, this heterogeneous approach means that the broad range of applications needed in mobile devices can be processed faster and more efficiently when divided between the CPUs and the GPUs. This arrangement makes full use of the inherent capabilities of each system component to achieve the best possible balance of power and performance.
The ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 support the ARMv8-A Architecture with both 64-bit and 32-bit execution. These processors extend the available performance range with a focus on power-efficient implementation while maintaining compatibility with the existing 32-bit software ecosystem around ARM processors. The ARM Mali GPU family scales to deliver industry-leading graphics on entry level smartphones, through to visually stunning user experiences for future top-end superphones, tablets and Smart TVs.
About ARM
ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARMâs comprehensive product offering includes RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the companyâs broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies.
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