Amlogic Chip Targets Next-gen HD Multimedia

Amlogic has launched its high-performance HD computing platform, the AML8726-M system on chip (SoC), powered by Amlogic's proprietary HD video decoding engine, an ARM Cortex-A9 processor and an ARM Mali-400 GPU. Amlogic has integrated full 1080p high-definition video capabilities and a range of connectivity options that will enable Amlogic's partners to bring next-generation consumer electronics products to market at a cost-effective price point.

The Amlogic and ARM partnership began just a little more than a year ago, with Amlogic licensing key ARM technologies and utilizing ARM services to aid in development. "By using CPU, GPU and system IP technology from ARM, we were able to bring this new chip platform to market in record time," said John Zhong, CEO, Amlogic. "The ARM IP is designed with the entire SoC system in mind, which helped us minimize the development window to meet consumer demand for the next generation of electronics."

Amlogic's AML8726-M chip is available now for sampling, and an Android OS-based reference development platform will be available in the first quarter of 2011. Highlights of the AML 8726-M include 1080p video for H.264, VC-1, WMV, MPEG1/2/4 and 1080P HDMI output; the ability to run Android 2.2, Linux, OpenGL ES 2.0; and browser support for HTML5, Adobe Flash 10.1 and Adobe Air.

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