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Intel Demos "Moorestown" Platform for MIDs

October 20, 2008 at 10:10:16 AM, by Sourabh Kalantri Rating: 0 out of 5

Reveals a 2009-2010 release for power-efficient and 3G-equipped Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) based on the new platform.

Today at IDF, Intel gave us their first working "Moorestown" platform demonstration. Announced way back in May 2007, Moorestown platform is aimed at Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) to feature CPU, GPU and memory controllers integrated on one single chip.

It has also been revealed that "Moorestown" platform is scheduled for release in 2009-2010 timeframe. The new platform is said to be highly power efficient -- Intel aims to reduce Moorestown platform idle power by more than 10x compared to the first-generation MIDs based on the Intel Atom processor. Technically, Moorestown comprises of an SOC, codenamed "Lincroft," (45nm processor + graphics + memory controller + video encoder/decoder on a single chip) and an I/O hub codenamed "Langwell", (supports a range of I/O ports to connect with wireless, storage, and display components in addition to incorporating several board level functions).

Next generation of MIDs based on Moorestown platform will also support range of wireless technologies including WiMAX, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, Mobile TV and 3G. The chip giant has also announced a collaboration with Ericsson and Option for HSPA data modules optimized for the new platform. These 3G modules come in 25 x 30 x 2.x mm size and are optimized to meet Moorestown's minimal power requirement.

We're yet to see a working device based on the new platform but with a long list of manufacturers ready to venture in the MID business, it shouldn't take long.

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