Nexperia Linux Cellular Solution for 3G mobile phone - Purple Labs, NXP

In collaboration with Purple Labs, NXP announced the availability of the Linux (2.6 kernel) open source operating system for its 3G mobile phone system solution. NXP has launched the Nexperia cellular system solution 7210 with Linux for 3G handsets. The NXP Nexperia 7210 cellular system solution is a dual-mode UMTS multimedia platform running on ARM9. Operators will be able to provide a stable and powerful, yet cost effective platform to offer new connected services.

Michel Windal, NXP Semiconductors, said:

Linux motivates developers to generate and share new vibrant media applications such as games, advanced music players and intuitive TV-on-mobile, offering greater benefits to the end user and allowing for differentiation for both manufacturers and operators…

The Nexperia 7210 supports true UMTS performance, delivering service coverage in 2G and 3G networks and advanced level of multimedia features that take full advantage of the 3G technology.

Dennis O’Donovan, Purple Labs, said:

…by offering OEMs a flexible and powerful operating system, resulting in the easier development of new applications. Today’s end-users demand feature-rich, compact and cost competitive handsets, but will not compromise on core features such as low-power consumption and high performance, and the Nexperia cellular system solution 7210 with Linux easily enables manufacturers to meet these needs…

The Nexperia cellular system solution 7210 for Linux is available immediately through Purple Labs, during the second half of 2007.

Source: NXP