Nexperia (processor)#Nexperia PNX4008 SoC
{{short description|Line of processors by NXP Semiconductors}}
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Nexperia was the NXP Semiconductors (formerly Philips Semiconductors) brand for a family of processors, primarily featuring media processor system-on-chip (SoC) and media co-processors, but also briefly including highly integrated mobile (SoC) products.
Nexperia media processors
Philips Semiconductor began producing processors for multimedia applications, under the TriMedia brand. Later model SoC processors with greater integration were sold under the Nexperia brand.
= PNX1300 =
The PNX1500 was a basic media processor, designed for DVD players, set-top boxes, and internet appliances. Featuring a 200 MHz TriMedia CPU core, DVD decryption/descrambling, partial hardware acceleration for MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 decoding, and 10/100 Ethernet support. It was designed to be a pin-compatible successor to the TriMedia TM-1300.
= PNX1500 =
The PNX1500 was a media processor SoC. Featuring the 266 MHz TriMedia TM3260 CPU core, 2D graphics acceleration, and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 decoding, and 10/100 Ethernet support. It was designed to be code compatible with the PNX1300.
= PNX1700 =
The PNX1700 was an HD media processor SoC for connected media devices, like set-top boxes, PVRs and TV's,{{cite web |title=Philips enables high-definition video with Nexperia PNX1700 media processor |url=https://phys.org/news/2005-03-philips-enables-high-definition-video-nexperia.html |website=phys.org |access-date=14 April 2023 |language=en}} announced in March 2005. This media chip included a 500 MHz TriMedia TM5250 CPU core, 10/100 ethernet, and an LCD controller, and was capable of decoding HD video formats, including Windows Media Video, DivX, MPEG-4 and MPEG-2, and able to perform simultaneous encode and decode of full D1 resolution MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video, including support for H.264 codec.{{cite web |title=Connected media processor {{!}} NXP Semiconductors |url=https://www.nxp.com/products/no-longer-manufactured/connected-media-processor:PNX1701EH |website=www.nxp.com |access-date=14 April 2023}} The 1700 was pin-compatible with the predecessor PNX1500.
= PNX5100 =
Nexperia mobile phone processors
Philips Semiconductor had been producing Nexperia mobile chips since 1999. These included application processors, imaging co-processors, and both baseband and RF supporting components.
= Nexperia PNX4000 =
The PNX4000 was publicly launched by Philips Semiconductor in November 2003, as an imaging co-processor for mid-range camera-phone devices.{{cite web |title=Philips targets mid-end handsets with latest Nexperia, reference design |url=https://www.eetimes.com/philips-targets-mid-end-handsets-with-latest-nexperia-reference-design/ |website=EE Times |access-date=14 April 2023 |date=11 November 2003}}{{cite web |title=Philips leapfrogs industry effort with mobile image chip |url=https://www.eetimes.com/philips-leapfrogs-industry-effort-with-mobile-image-chip/ |website=EE Times |access-date=14 April 2023 |date=12 November 2003}}
This processor was featured in a number of Sony Ericsson phones, even before the public release of the chip:
- Sony Ericsson P800 (Sep 2002)
- Sony Ericsson P900 (Jan 2003)
- Sony Ericsson P910 (2004)
= Nexperia 6100 platform =
Nexperia 6100 cellular system solution was launched in February 2005, and was a platform that includes an ARM9 processor, and support for EDGE.{{cite web |title=Philips' Nexperia takes Samsung mobiles to the Edge |url=https://www.eetimes.com/philips-nexperia-takes-samsung-mobiles-to-the-edge/ |website=EE Times |access-date=14 April 2023 |date=1 February 2005}}{{cite web |title=Philips announces availability of first GSM/GPRS/EDGE handsets based on Nexperia Cellular System |url=https://phys.org/news/2005-02-philips-availability-gsmgprsedge-handsets-based.html |website=phys.org |access-date=14 April 2023 |language=en}} The platform supports Java with JSR 135 Mobile Multimedia API. This platform was used for the 2006 Samsung SGH-P200.{{cite web |title=Philips' Nexperia solution powers Samsung UMA mobile phone |url=https://archive.eetindia.co.in/www.eetindia.co.in/ART_8800431967_1800005_NT_a823a04b.HTM |website=archive.eetindia.co.in |access-date=14 April 2023}}
= Nexperia 7130 platform =
Nexperia 7130 cellular system solution was also launched in February 2005, and extended on the 6100 platform with support for 2.75G/EDGE and 3G/UMTS.{{cite web |title=Philips unveils its first Nexperia Cellular System Solution for 3G handsets |url=https://phys.org/news/2005-02-philips-unveils-nexperia-cellular-solution.html |website=phys.org |access-date=14 April 2023 |language=en}}
= Nexperia 5130 platform =
Nexperia Cellular System Solution 5130 was a $5 part designed to enable low cost (~$20) basic phones, and featured an ARM7 baseband processor (OM6357).{{cite web |url=https://mobilemag.com/2005/06/30/philips-takes-initiative-to-lower-handset-costs-to-below-20-launches-nexperia-cellular-system-solution-5130/|website=mobilemag.com|title=Philips takes initiative to lower handset costs to below $20, launches Nexperia Cellular System Solution 5130 |access-date=14 April 2023}}
= Nexperia 5210 platform =
The Nexperia Cellular System Solution 5210 was launched in November 2005. This system platform was designed for basic mobile phones, and included the PNX5230 cellular baseband chip, which featured a 130 MHz ARM946E-S system controller core, EDGE data support, and support for 1.3MP camera sensors with a built-in JPEG encoder.{{cite web |title=Third-gen of Philips' EDGE solution now available |url=https://archive.eetasia.com/www.eetasia.com/ART_8800380709_499495_NP_25bb6f77.HTM |website=archive.eetasia.com |access-date=14 April 2023}}{{Cite web |title=Datasheet: Philips Nexperia cellular multimedia baseband PNX5230 for GSM/GPRS/EDGE handsets |url=https://www.datasheets360.com/pdf/-458117668932717016 |website=Datasheets360.com}}
= Nexperia PNX4008 SoC=
The PNX4008 SoC was launched on February 7, 2005,{{cite web |title=New Philips Nexperia Processor Introduces High-End Multimedia to Mobile Phones |url=https://phys.org/news/2005-02-philips-nexperia-processor-high-end-multimedia.html |website=phys.org |access-date=14 April 2023 |language=en}} as the first 90 nm ARM9 SoC CPU. This processor included PowerVR 3D graphics from Imagination Technologies for hardware-accelerated 3D graphics (80 MHz: 160Mpix/s, 1Mpolygons/s), and security IP from Discretix.
Philips claimed that consumers could have up to 100 hours of uninterrupted audio playback on their MP3 players due the chips' low power usage{{cite news |url = http://neasia.nikkeibp.com/dailynewsdetail/004620 |title = Philips Introduces Nexperia Multimedia Processor
|work = NE Asia Online |date = 2006-07-06 |accessdate = 2006-07-09 }}
In September 2006, Philips formed NXP as a spin-out of their semiconductor division.{{cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/power/power-supply/discrete-power-semis/article/21189112/philips-semiconductors-becomes-nxp |website=www.electronicdesign.com |access-date=14 April 2023}} The Nexperia PNX4008 was then used as the foundation for the subsequent LPC processor series from NXP.{{cite web |title=Philips Takes Lead in ARM9 Family-Based Microcontrollers with First 90nm MCU Family {{!}} Business Wire |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050223005578/en/Philips-Takes-Lead-ARM9-Family-Based-Microcontrollers-90nm |access-date=14 April 2023 |date=26 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226032624/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050223005578/en/Philips-Takes-Lead-ARM9-Family-Based-Microcontrollers-90nm |archive-date=26 February 2018 }}
This processor was used in a number of Sony Ericsson phones, including:
|url = http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/12/30/singlechip_rtos_phones/ |title = Sshhh... One-chip, real-time smartphones are here
|last = Orlowski |first = Andrew |publisher = The Register |date = 2005-12-30 |accessdate = 2006-07-09 }}(Oct 2005)
- Sony Ericsson P1 (May 2007)
- Sony Ericsson M600 (Feb 2006)
- Sony Ericsson W950 (Feb 2006)
- Sony Ericsson W960 (Jun 2007)
= Nexperia PNX4009 SoC=
- Sony Ericsson G700 and G700c
- Sony Ericsson G700 Business Edition
- Sony Ericsson G900
- Sony Ericsson 'Paris' P200
Following the formation of the ST-NXP Wireless joint venture in 2008, and subsequent ST-NXP/Ericsson merger to form ST-Ericsson in 2009, later mobile processors were launched by ST-Ericsson under the brand 'NovaThor', thus bringing an end to the Nexperia mobile line.
See also
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External links
- [http://www.nxp.com/products/nexperia/ Nexperia product page]
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