Nvidia Tegra

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NVIDIA Tegra is an all-in-one processor architecture designed for mobile devices such as smartphones, PDAs and MIDs.

The line-up currently consists of the APX 2500, Tegra 600, and Tegra 650 processors, with the 600 series targeted at PDA/MID market and APX 2500 targeted at smartphones.^[1] The Tegra is a "computer on a chip" which integrates CPU (ARM), GPU, northbridge, southbridge and primary memory functionality onto a single package. The first product to use the Tegra line is scheduled for release toward the end of 2008.

The APX 2500 was announced on February 12, 2008 and followed by the announcement of the Tegra product line on June 2, 2008.^[2]

Contents 1 Specifications 2 References 3 External links 3.1 Media

[edit] Specifications

Note: May vary depending on the manufacturer

• ARM11 up to 800 MHz MPCore Processor
• Compatible with NOR and NAND flash memory
• Up to 1080p H.264 and VC-1 decoding and 720p encoding
• MP3, WMA, and AAC playback
• LCD controller supports resolutions up to 1680x1050
• Includes an ultra-low power GeForce with support for OpenGL ES 2.0, Direct3D Mobile, and programmable shaders
• Up to 12 Mpixel camera support
• Can output to formats such as HDMI, VGA, composite and S-Video
• USB On-The-Go
• NVIDIA nPower™ technology, enabling over 10 hours of high-definition video playback and up to 100 hours of audio

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• NVIDIA's Tegra APX Website
• NVIDIA's Tegra FAQ
• NVIDIA Tegra - Visual Computing for Mobile Devices

[edit] Media

• New Chips Could Boost iPhone Rivals
• Nvidia Unveils Mobile Graphics Powerhouse in Barcelona
• Nvidia Surprises With First Mobile CPU
• Nvidia dialing into mobile phones
• Nvidia APX 2500 chip enables 3D and hours of high-def playback on Windows Mobile handsets
• Nvidia rolls out Tegra chips aimed at tiny PCs

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