Texas Instruments offers single-chip technology for mobile phones

(Product News, 15 Feb 2007)

Texas Instruments Inc. has announced a single-chip technology for feature phones with high-definition (HD) playback and 3D graphics.

Rich Templeton, President and CEO, TI, said: "TI's single-chip technology will provide consumers in emerging economies complete, global access to the Internet, information, people, opportunities and entertainment. TI is pushing the limits of wireless technology. TI's DRP single-chip technology is enabling consumers around the world to buy their first cell phone. Tomorrow, mobile phones will give those in emerging economies complete, global access as well."

Analysts already expect more than half of the world's population to have cell phones by 2010, and many predict that a growing portion of those subscribers will have data and multimedia for the first time on a wireless handset instead of a PC or other electronic devices.

"In Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, millions of new mobile consumers have entered the marketplace this year alone. And the people in these emerging markets want to be connected in a more personal way than just voice. TI is developing technology for its customers not only to help make mobile phones affordable but to provide the added entertainment features on the next billion phones so communications and entertainment can also be uniquely personal. Only about 17% of the world's population has access to the Internet, but mobile phones could take that number much higher, giving millions more subscribers their first opportunity to connect to people and information through the Web," Templeton said.

TI's technology advancements Templeton, explained: "Given the increasing level of visual content available and the display limitations of small screen sizes, TI is working on technologies such as a micro DLP projector for mobile applications, including cell phones. Today we provide solutions for the world's smallest projectors through our DLP Technology. When used in conjunction with a cellular phone, these mini projectors can significantly enhance the viewing experience. We believe these kinds of mobile solutions could revolutionize how cell phone content is viewed."

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