Samsung, ARM Expand Collaboration on Graphics Technology

Samsung Electronics has adopted ARM's Mali graphics processor architecture for its future graphics enabled system-on-chip (SoC) ICs as well as for its ASIC and foundry business, in a long-term strategic collaboration on graphics technology.

Samsung has vast experience in developing cutting-edge complex SoCs based on ARM technology for various markets including mobile, home and navigation applications. Mali graphics technology addresses the need for advanced interactive graphics across a wide range of products from automotive to home.

“We are happy to extend our ongoing partnership with ARM. The close coupling of both the mobile computing and the graphics processor technologies will provide optimized system performance throughout our vast line-up of popular semiconductor solutions,” said Chinhyun Kim, Vice President, System LSI SOC development, Samsung Electronics. “The ARM Mali architecture will bring greater opportunities to the mobile market segment especially as advanced graphics solutions are expected to be in high demand for the high performance multimedia and visual experience.”

“The adoption of the Mali graphics architecture by Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, builds on the broad collaboration between Samsung and ARM and is a highly visible demonstration of the growing momentum behind the Mali graphics processor architecture,” said Lance Howarth, General Manager and EVP, ARM Media Processing Division. “Mali graphics processors deliver an unparalleled level of pixel processing capability that will enable Samsung to create devices that deliver compelling user interface experiences, at high definition resolution.”

Samsung will be introducing ARM Mali GPU-based semiconductor solutions for mobile devices with high-end graphics features. Initial samples are expected by the third quarter of this year.

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