Samsung adopts ARM Mali graphics processor tech to drive its graphics enabled SoCs

Samsung has adopted the ARM Mali graphics processor architecture for its graphics-enabled system-on-chip (SoC) ICs for mobile, home and navigation applications.

Samsung says ARM Mali graphics technology addresses the need for advanced interactive graphics across a wide range of products from automotive to home.

"The ARM Mali architecture will bring greater opportunities to the mobile market segment especially as advanced graphics solutions are expected to be in high demand for the high-performance multimedia and visual experience."

"We are happy to extend our ongoing partnership with ARM. The close coupling of both the mobile computing and the graphics processor technologies will provide optimized system performance throughout our vast line-up of popular semiconductor solutions," said Chinhyun Kim, vice president, System LSI SOC Development, Samsung Electronics. "The ARM Mali architecture will bring greater opportunities to the mobile market segment especially as advanced graphics solutions are expected to be in high demand for the high-performance multimedia and visual experience."

"The adoption of the Mali graphics architecture by Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, builds on the broad collaboration between Samsung and ARM and is a highly visible demonstration of the growing momentum behind the Mali graphics processor architecture," said Lance Howarth, general manager and EVP, ARM Media Processing Division. "Mali graphics processors deliver an unparalleled level of pixel processing capability that will enable Samsung to create devices that deliver compelling user interface experiences, at high definition resolution."

Availability: Initial samples are expected by the third quarter of 2010

For more details visit www.samsung.com, www.arm.com