Broadcom Develops Reference Design Platform for Low-cost HEDGE Smartphones

(Top News, 20 Feb 2008)

Broadcom Corp. has released a new HEDGE reference design platform that will significantly accelerate the process of developing next generation smartphones for mass consumer handsets. Based on Broadcom's 65nm single-chip dual-core HSDPA + EDGE multimedia baseband processor, the new reference design integrates the leading connectivity solutions on a compact, cost efficient platform featuring all-Broadcom silicon for the major communications components.

The new HEDGE reference design platform—the BCM92153—integrates an HSDPA baseband modem and a Category 8 HSDPA modem that delivers 7.2Mbps 3G connectivity for advanced applications on a single monolithic chip. Based on the BCM2153 3G baseband processor, the BCM59035 power management unit and CellAirity 2.0 software that includes pre-ported applications for HEDGE-based multimedia handsets, the platform provides demonstrated support for the three major mobile operating systems. Advanced connectivity features include Broadcom's Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and FM radio technology, along with advanced digital image processing that features support for an up to 3.2 megapixel camera built in.

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