Qualcomm，デュアルコアSnapdragon「Krait」のサンプル出荷を6月に開始

主要OEMと共に多様なOSをサポートし拡大を続けるSnapdragon
配信元	クアルコムジャパン	配信日	2011/05/30

＜以下，メーカー発表文の内容をそのまま掲載しています＞

クアルコムは台湾時間5月29日、「主要OEMと共に多様なOSをサポートし拡大を続けるSnapdragon」プレスリリースを発表しました。

プレスリリース要約：
1．Snapdragon搭載端末の拡大
　・Android、BlackBerry、Chrome、HP web OS、次期バージョンMangoを含むWindows PhoneなどのOSを幅広くサポートし、Snapdragon搭載端末は大きく拡大
　・125機種のSnapdragon搭載スマートフォン・タブレットが既に発表済
　・更に、40機種以上のタブレットを含む250機種のSnapdragon搭載端末が開発中

2．Computexでの展示・デモ
　・シングルコア・デュアルコアSnapdragonを搭載したAcer社 ・Anydata社・Asus社・Compal Communications Inc.社・Compal Electronics社・Foxconn社・Foxlink社・HTC社・Lenovo社・QISDA社・ Quanta社・ZTE社のスマートフォン、Android 3.0搭載タブレットを含む端末を展示
　・開発者向けデュアルコアSnapdragon搭載端末Mobile Development Platformをデモ
http://developer.qualcomm.com/dev/development-devices/snapdragon-mdp

3．次期Snapdragon
　・次世代CPUコア（コードネーム「Krait（※1）」）を搭載した最初の製品であるMSM8960は予定通り6月にサンプル出荷開始予定
　（※1）Krait発表プレスリリース（2011年2月14日）：http://www.qualcomm.co.jp/news/releases/2011/110214_qualcomm
-announces-next-generation-snapdragon-mobile-chipset-family.html

プレスリリースは以下にて確認する事が可能です。
http://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2011/05/29/qualcomm
-s-snapdragon-family-gains-momentum-leading-oems-across-multiple-op

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Family Gains Momentum with Leading OEMs across Multiple Operating Systems
‐Next Generation of Snapdragon MSM8960 Processors on Track to Sample in June‐

TAIPEI, Taiwan - May 29, 2011 - Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) will be demonstrating the latest Snapdragon-powered mobile computing devices, including tablets running Android 3.0, at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2011, May 31 - June 4. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon family of smart mobile processors has steadily gained traction across a diverse array of mobile operating systems, including Android, BlackBerry, Chrome, HP webOS, Windows Phone and the next version of Windows. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon mobile processors currently power 125 announced smartphones and tablets, with another 250 designs in development, more than 40 of which are tablets.

“We are very pleased with the tremendous Snapdragon traction we have been getting with a variety of companies,” said Luis Pineda, senior vice president of product management, computing and consumer products at Qualcomm. “We are showcasing some truly innovative products from HTC, HP, ASUS and many more OEMs that are leading the mobile computing industry.”

“Qualcomm and HTC agree that a great mobile device starts with a great foundation,” said Kouji Kodera, chief product officer of HTC. “We are proud of our Snapdragon devices, including our HTC Sensation and HTC EVO 3D powered by the MSM8660, which is coming soon, and our HTC Flyer powered by MSM8655, which is now available. We look forward to continuing with the next generation of Snapdragon when the MSM8960 samples in June.”

“We are pleased to be showing our latest ASUS tablet designs running Android 3.0, also known as Honeycomb, here at COMPUTEX,” said HC Hung, vice president of ASUS. “We chose Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile processors to power our tablets because of their ability to provide the optimal combination of processing performance, efficient power usage and wireless connectivity on a single platform.”

Qualcomm has built Snapdragon mobile processors from the ground up to deliver the best mobile processing, graphics and connectivity, intelligently integrated to deliver the highest performance with the least power consumption. The Snapdragon MSM8x60 family of mobile processors is a leading solution for the latest multitasking tablets and smartphones, offering two asynchronous processor cores; an integrated Adreno 220 GPU with twice the processing power of its predecessor; and support for up to a 16 megapixel camera. The Snapdragon MSM8x55 family of processors substantially improves overall user experience, increases system performance and further extends battery life.

At COMPUTEX 2011, Qualcomm will showcase a broad array of smart mobile devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon single- and dual-core processors, including tablets and smartphones from Acer, Anydata, Asus, Compal Communications Inc., Compal Electronics, Foxconn, Foxlink, HTC, Lenovo, QISDA, Quanta and ZTE. Qualcomm will also demonstrate the Snapdragon MSM8660 MDP, which features asynchronous dual-core CPU performance and power savings; console-quality 3D gaming and UIs; and stereoscopic 3D and 1080P video capture, preview and playback.