Motorola integrates M-systems' DiskOnChip into its DragonBall MX1 microprocessor reference design for mobile applications.M-Systems (Nasdaq:FLSH) has announced that Motorola (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MOT (OpenView Managed Object Toolkit) An OpenView toolkit from HP for developing network management applications based on CMIS. The toolkit contains library routines that handle the transmission and receipt of CMIS requests and responses. ) has integrated DiskOnChip into reference designs for mobile applications based on its DragonBall MX1 microprocessor. Specifically designed to address the evolving needs of the handheld computing/smartphone market, Motorola's DragonBall enables intelligent integrated peripherals, multimedia capabilities, an advanced processor core and power management capabilities to build a new class of devices that will help make mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings faster and much easier to use. Available in a wide range of capacities, DiskOnChip provides a reliable, high performance storage solution to products based on Motorola's DragonBall MX1 microprocessor. DiskOnChip is designed to store the boot code, user preferences and data, software applications and the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . DragonBall, like DiskOnChip, is suitable for use in various operating system (OS) environments including Linux, Symbian and Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. . Earlier this year, DragonBall was the first microprocessor to be certified for the new Palm OS 5. "DiskOnChip provides the capacity, performance and cost structure needed for applications based on our DragonBall microprocessor," said Kenny Cheung, general manager, Asia Pacific Region, Motorola's wireless and broadband systems group. "DiskOnChip helps our customers reduce component count and board space, lower power consumption, keep system costs low, and shorten time to market." "With its low power consumption coupled with outstanding performance, DragonBall is well suited to a wide variety of mobile products," said Clarence Choi, M-Systems' country manager for China. "By offering the best write performance, ease of integration and cost structure, DiskOnChip complements the outstanding features that make DragonBall ideal for mobile and wireless products." The DragonBall MX1 targets next-generation handheld computers A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. , including those based on the industry-leading Palm OS, as well as 2.5G/3G wirelessly connected mobile products, smartphones, advanced information appliances See Internet appliance. (hardware) Information Appliance - (IA) A consumer device that performs only a few targeted tasks and is controlled by a simple touch-screen interface or push buttons on the device's enclosure. and Web browsers/tablets. The ARM core-based DragonBall MX series microprocessor features an optimal balance of low power, high performance, the industry's highest integration, and a rich peripheral set. |
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