Renesas Mobile Introduces First Integrated LTE Triple-Mode Platform Optimised for Full-Featured, High Volume Smartphones
MP5232 Dual 1.5GHz core Communications Processor to Drive LTE Growth with Best-in-Class User Experience for High Volume LTE Smartphones and Tablets
TOKYO, February 15, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) and its subsidiary, Renesas Mobile
Corporation (http://www.renesasmobile.com), a leading supplier of advanced cellular
semiconductor solutions and platforms, today announced the availability of the MP5232, the
first single-chip, high-performance, scalable smartphone platform optimised to address the
US$150-300 range device market. The MP5232 platform is designed to enable OEMs to
accelerate the creation and delivery of high volume LTE/HSPA+ capable smartphones, tablets
and mobile Internet devices the industry requires to deliver the full potential of LTE.
The MP5232 platform sets a new benchmark in terms of levels of integration and
performance for fully featured high-volume LTE devices. At its heart, the Renesas Mobile
modem, deployed in over two billion devices to date, delivers the industry's highest
throughput and low power multi-mode FDD and TDD-LTE Category 4 capabilities. Combined with
a state-of-the-art application processor the platform delivers a no-compromise user
experience with multi-core computing power, industry-leading graphics, video and imaging
capabilities. The platform also includes advanced RF transceivers, power management and
audio solutions. This highly integrated smartphone platform is delivered fully tested and
certified to enable customers to bring new generations of fully-featured LTE/HSPA+
smartphones to market in as little as six to nine months.