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MP201
Low Power Consumption for Both Music and Video Applications!
The MP201 is the ideal application processor for high-performance portable equipment that for example receives terrestrial digital broadcasts on the move or has a built-in hard disk drive or LCD screen.
| Block Diagram | Features | Function Overview | Software Environment |
Block Diagram
MP201 is an application processor for portable devices, designed to provide multimedia processing of image and audio data with low power consumption.
With a power-efficient DSP, an ARM926EJ-STM core, a multifunctional image processor and an array of external interfaces, MP201 provides an optimal solution for high-performance portable multimedia devices.
- ARM926 is a registered trademark of ARM in the EU and the United States.
- Other company names and product names are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Features
- MP201 is available as a standalone package (12×12mm), or as a SiP (14×14mm) consisting of MP201 and a dedicated power supply LSI.
- Dual processor architecture (ARM926EJ-S CPU and DSP) for high-performance simultaneous processing.
Realizing Low Power Consumption
The MP201 features three clock signal control modes and seven operation control modes that are automatically switched based on use conditions.
The combination of this mode switching with a low-power DSP has helped to dramatically reduce power consumption.
Single-package Integration of Video and Audio Processing Functions Required for Portable Devices
These functions, which used to be divided among three discrete LSIs, are now integrated in the MP201's 14 mm square chip package, saving approximately 15% more board area, and enabling further miniaturization of portable devices.
- Includes DSP functions and CPU functions for processing video and audio data.
- Includes essential functions for portable devices.
- Interface function enables input of transport stream from OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) demodulator LSI.
- Interface function for NAND flash memory with built-in error correction
- Interface functions for cameras, LCDs, and memory cards
- Power supply function overcomes problem of noise generation toward peripheral LSIs.
Not only does the MP201 ease the workload of portable device developers, it helps end users enjoy a richer AV listening and viewing experience.
Displays 30 Frames Per Second of QVGA (Quarter Video Graphics Array) Video in H.264 Format
The MP201 includes an advanced DSP module and can display 30 frames per second of QVGA video using the H.264 data compression format.
It also includes a function for displaying 30 frames per second of 480 × 480 MPEG-4 compressed video. As such, the MP201 represents a significant advance for digital audio players, video recorder/players, and other portable devices that will be able to download the latest audio content or receive mobile terrestrial digital broadcasts.
Function Overview
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Software Environment
The MP201 is provided with a suite of software required for application development based on the platformOViA semiconductor solution.
This allows application developers to make effective use of platformOViA compliant software resources.
With the shorter product life cycles and plummeting prices being seen in the portable device market, companies are seeking ways to make use of existing software resources to help boost product development efficiency.
By using the MP201 and platformOViA, development resources can be redirected to competitive arenas and can help shorten the time to market for new products.