Freescale ARM9 i.MX27 Processor for Mobile Devices and Industrial Applications

Freescale ARM9-driven i.MX27 processor is optimized for a broad spectrum of mobile consumer and industrial applications. Designers looking for high resolution video, design flexibility, excellent power management, security and re-use in one general purpose multimedia applications processor now can purchase the Freescale ARM9-driven i.MX27 processor.

The i.MX27 processor combines Freescale's Smart Speed technology, an H.264 hardware encoder/decoder, USB, Ethernet, security features and a powerful ARM9 core. With the addition of an on-chip H.264 D1 resolution video codec and Ethernet MAC to the performance-enhancing Smart Speed architecture, the i.MX27 processor brings an increased level of graphics,  video, and connectivity to mobile multimedia devices.

Freescale's i.MX family
Freescale's i.MX family of applications processors delivers exceptional performance and long battery life for mobile devices. Design engineers capitalize on the high performance that i.MX processors achieve at lower clock speeds and the high degree of integration, to quickly deliver to market innovative mobile devices. Consumers benefit from the lifelike video and 3D graphics reproduction, quick response and long play times for hours of work and entertainment use. Freescale gives design engineers the power of choice with various i.MX processors, from the i.MXS for price sensitive applications, and i.MXL and i.MX21S for mid-range devices, to i.MX21, i.MX27, i.MX31L and i.MX31 for high performance mobile multimedia devices. The i.MX family supports a broad range of platforms such as those based on the Microsoft Windows CE and Pocket PC, Linux, and Symbian OS operating systems, as well as a number of leading Real time operating systems.

The low-power video acceleration and applications software in a single chip gives designers the ability to increase functionality and decrease power drain and footprint. The ability to capture video and play it back real-time makes the i.MX27 particularly well-suited for the video surveillance and video and voice over Internet Protocol (V2IP) cordless and mobile phone markets. The video experience and security in a low-power package make the i.MX27 a great choice for point-of-sale applications, as well.

The same features that make the i.MX27 attractive to consumer handheld device manufacturers are favored for industrial applications. By adding LCD control, DMA channels, memory interfaces, several communications units, security, an ATA host and low 1.2V operating voltage, the i.MX27 processor becomes a prime candidate for both industrial instrumentation and healthcare-related applications.

The i.MX27 multimedia applications processor is commercially shipping in volume and can be ordered direct from Freescale or through its distributors. Suggested resale price is $14.86 for 10K quantities.

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