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Your Guide to Wireless Handset Processors Cellular baseband vendors have undergone a period of consolidation. ST-Ericsson combined the wireless businesses of ST, EMP, NXP, and Silicon Labs. Infineon acquired Agere. MediaTek absorbed ADI. Freescale, InterDigital, and Texas Instruments have stopped investing in standard baseband chips. Nokia’s plans to adopt processors from Broadcom, Infineon, Qualcomm, and ST-Ericsson have roiled the market. At the same time, technology continues to advance rapidly. Integrated RF is now old hat as baseband vendors integrate connectivity functions such as GPS and FM radio. More baseband vendors are targeting smartphones by integrating application processors and multimedia functions. HSPA+ products are beginning to sample, and the first LTE devices are on the horizon. In China, the TD-SCDMA market is heating up. "A Guide to Wireless Handset Processors" tells how to navigate this turmoil to choose the right processor for your design. We go under the hood to examine baseband processors that target ultra-low-cost phones, basic phones, feature phones, smartphones, and data cards (modems). The report provides in-depth coverage of Qualcomm’s UMTS processors in the MSM and QSC families; ST-Ericsson’s converged product lineup, including the single-chip AeroFone 2G chips, the former EMP’s UMTS platforms, and the U8500 for smartphones; MediaTek's line of low-cost, multimedia-capable chips that have sold well in China; Infineon’s X-Gold product line; and Broadcom’s Cellairity platform, including its single-chip 3G processor Zeus. We also cover Marvell's Tavor baseband processors and baseband products from smaller suppliers such as Icera, Renesas, and Spreadtrum. With handset technology evolving so rapidly, it can be difficult to keep up with the terminology. This report sorts out the different air interfaces and their data rates, explains how video and 3D performance is measured, discusses the various codecs for voice, audio, and video, and describes the interfaces used to tie together all of the platform components. After an extensive tutorial section, the report details the size of the handset-processor market and breaks down the market and technology trends that will play out over the next few years. For each vendor, we examine their market position, market strategy, and roadmap before diving into the key features, performance, and design details of each product. We also look at software development before making recommendations regarding the best products for each type of application. Our unique technology analysis provides the information that handset designers need to quickly zero in on the platforms that meet their requirements. Make Informed Decisions As the leading vendor of technology analysis for mobile and wireless chips, The Linley Group has the expertise to deliver a comprehensive look at this burgeoning market. Analysts Linley Gwennap and Joseph Byrne use their extensive experience in the processor market to deliver the technical and strategic information you need to make informed business decisions. Whether you are looking for an innovative solution for your design, a vendor to partner with, or a rising company to invest in, this report will cut your research time and save you money. Get the inside scoop on this major market. Order “A Guide to Wireless Handset Processors" today. This report is written for:
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