STMicroelectronics Integrates Linux, Trolltech's Application Environment to its Nomadik Multimedia Processor

(Product News, 13 Feb 2008)

STMicroelectronics has expanded its Nomadik multimedia application processor ecosystem with the integration of Linux and Trolltech's Qtopia application environment in the STn8815 Nomadik engine. The platform provides equipment manufacturers with a complete reference design that facilitates fast development and customization of the latest generations of multimedia applications including smart phones, wireless PDAs, internet appliances and car entertainment systems.

Based on ST's distributed-processing architecture with smart multimedia accelerators, the Nomadik processors enable compelling multimedia applications with ultra-low power consumption. The newest STn8815 offering combines the application engine with a Linux base port and the Qtopia application framework. The Linux platform integrates major multimedia codecs (MPEG4, H.264, MP3, AAC, JPEG) and a full set of drivers for ST's embedded peripherals, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, digital still camera, video output and power management.

Trolltech's Qtopia is an application platform and user interface for Linux-based mobile and embedded devices. It offers a rich toolkit and intuitive API (Application Programming Interface), fully customizable user interface and highly efficient development framework. The full software stack supports the key functionalities for a rich user experience, including video and voice calls, video and music playback, internet browsing, camcorder, touch screen and smart energy management.

Samples of the STn8815 processor engine with the Qtopia software stack are available now, while volume production is scheduled for Q2 2008.

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