Date: 8th May 2011
ARM Mali 200 powered new embedded processor
from ST crunch video data smoothly
STMicroelectronics has added new embedded processor to
its dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 microprocessor family, the SPEAr1340
designed for apps such as smart connected devices, from
high-resolution video-conferencing to intelligent displays
and web-connected devices.
ST's SPEAr1340 integrates a powerful ARM Mali 200 graphics
processing unit for advanced 2D and 3D acceleration in user
interfaces, navigation systems, browsing, and gaming. The
new device also embeds a hardware video encoder and a decoder
supporting major compression standards (including H.264,
AVS and VP8), with video resolution up to 1080p and 30 frames
per second. The SPEAr1340 can also handle multiple concurrent
video flows (4 camera inputs available) in multimedia-intensive
applications like surveillance video cameras.
The graphics and video processing in the SPEAr1340 consumes
low power while maintaining the two Cortex-A9 cores available
for performing concurrent tasks as requested by the users.
With its multiple interfaces, including I2S and S/PDIF,
the SPEAr1340 also provides high quality audio capabilities,
handling up to 7.1 surround-sound configurations in both
input and output paths.
In security, the SPEAr1340 integrates a multi-standard
cryptographic engine and One Time Programmable (OTP) registers
for unique identification and external flash memory anti-tamper
protection.
"The SPEAr1340 represents the leading edge of the
embedded microprocessor market," said Loris Valenti,
General Manager of STMicroelectronics' Computer Systems
Division. "
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