Qualcomm Dual-core AP Powers HTC Sensation

A number of dual-core application processors have been launched beginning in first quarter of this year. With the MSM8260, however, Qualcomm has integrated an advanced dual-core application processor with an HSPA modem in one unit, deployed in the HTC Sensation phone, based on findings of the ABI Research in-depth teardown.

ABI Research Vice President of Engineering James Mielke said, “Very few manufacturers can integrate a top end dual-core application processor with a leading-edge modem. With the MSM8260, Qualcomm is showing real muscle by being the first in the world to do so.”

This teardown report reveals how efficient, from a cost and power perspective, a fully integrated solution can be.

“Nvidia’s acquisition of ICERA earlier this year may show that it too believes the modem is has vital role to play in selling high end application processors in the current market,” said Mielke.

ABI Research