Philips launches Nexperia multimedia processor

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Royal Philips Electronics introduces the innovative Nexperia mobile multimedia processor PNX0103, which not only enables ultra-fast downloading of content from mobile phones and portable flash memory devices, but also consumes very little power to extend battery life on the go. The PNX0103 features excellent ultra-low power audio performance, enabling MP3 players to play continuously for up to 100 hours, allowing consumers to fully immerse themselves in the wonderful world of music.

The Nexperia mobile multimedia processor PNX0103 integrates advanced audio functions and follows the latest mobile entertainment trends, including support for the widely used Microsoft PlaysForSure standard. Its integrated circuit contains a variety of hardware functions, and the corresponding software modules not only enhance security, but also implement various digital rights management (DRM) schemes. The high-speed USB OTG controller integrated in the PNX0103 enables extremely efficient data transfer between media players and other USB peripherals, such as personal computers. In addition, it is equipped with an 802.11 b/g wireless or Bluetooth interconnect module interface, which is convenient for original developers and OEMs to flexibly set up and connect with various home or mobile media devices.

"Users are demanding more and more features, as small as possible, to handle music, pictures and even video," said Chris Crotty, senior analyst for consumer electronics at iSuppli. "As the amount of multimedia content that requires large storage capacities grows and the form factors become more innovative, semiconductor suppliers such as Philips Semiconductors are working to develop new solutions to meet this demand."

"The market needs smaller, more stylish devices with more data storage than ever before, and Philips has been working hard to make consumers' entertainment experience more colorful with low-power, high-quality audio integrated circuits," said Rutton Ruttonsha, senior vice president and general manager of personal entertainment solutions at Philips Semiconductors. "At the same time, because our PNX0103 supports a variety of NAND flash memories, it is easy for OEMs to change suppliers, so device manufacturers can also benefit from the continued price fluctuations in the flash memory market."

Memory trends continue to increase, allowing consumers to squeeze more content into storage devices, and today's ultra-thin flash devices have memory of more than 8GB. The PNX0103 supports a variety of single-level cell and multi-level cell NAND flash memories from different manufacturers, which also helps OEMs and OEMs adapt to the changing NAND flash market. The built-in dedicated NAND flash controller can safely download and execute DRM program code, and can quickly read/write multimedia content.

The Nexperia mobile multimedia processor PNX0103 is developed using a 90nm CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) manufacturing method, which can produce programmable integrated circuits, support various audio decoders or encoders, and combine with advanced energy management solutions to minimize energy consumption.

The first batch of Philips Nexperia mobile multimedia processor PNX0103 samples are now available.