ASOCS Develops MP100 Software Upgradable Wireless Chip

ASOCS, a leading developer of wireless Multi-Communication processors for handheld devices, today announced the launch of the MP100, the first wireless Multi-Communication processor capable of running up to three wireless air interfaces simultaneously. This new wireless technology uses a single IP-based platform that offers high performance, software reconfigurable modems, minimal power consumption and low latency air-interface switching.

The MP100 supports many wireless standards including GSM/EDGE/GPRS, GPS, WiFi and HD mobile digital TV. More importantly, the MP100 has a ModemX core that is software reconfigurable which allows device manufacturers to smoothly migrate into the 4G era by developing software-based Super 3G, LTE, and Mobile WiMax products today. According to Tom
Yemington, VP of Business Development, "Launching the world's first MultiComm processor positions ASOCS at the forefront of the emerging world of wireless convergence...With LTE deployment expected to begin as early 2010*, device manufacturers are faced with yet another communications standard to integrate. OEMs using ASOCS ModemX technology can ship a single-chip mainstream MultiComms baseband solution in parallel with LTE development and later add LTE as a low-risk software upgrade."

In addition, devices using the MP100 can reduce power consumption up to 70% and reduce the bill of materials by as much as 50%.

The MP100 was developed in conjunction with Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited, whose advanced semiconductor process technology, coupled with ASOCS' technology, enables flexible interface with all major radio frequency (RF) standards to form a complete wireless MultiComm system-on-a-chip. Initial lots of the MP100 were produced using Fujitsu's advanced shuttle service, enabling customers to begin ASOCS' MP100 evaluation in the shortest possible time.

[via phonescoop and ASOCS]

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