SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
May 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) a worldwide leader in providing
complete silicon solutions from mobile communications to storage,
Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital
entertainment and in-home content delivery and Kinoma® software
enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle," today announced
China Unicom launched the world's first 399RMB 5" 4G LTE XiaoLaJiao smartphone powered by
Marvell's ARMADA® mobile PXA1908 platform. Marvell was selected for
its cost-effective, field-proven 5-mode 4G LTE modem technology,
which features quad-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A53 with NEON, efficient
power management and battery charging capability, and integrated
location and sensor technology. Formally launched on April 17th, the HongLaJiao smartphone
for China Unicom supports the world's most popular cellular modes
including: 4G/TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, 3G/WCDMA and 2G/GSM.
"I am very pleased to see XiaoLaJiao launch the world's first
399 RMB 5" 4G LTE smartphone, the
HongLaJiao, for China Unicom. We are proud to power high
performance and cost effective smartphones for China Unicom to make
their 4G LTE services more accessible to the masses," said
Weili Dai, President and Co-Founder
of Marvell. "I believe our industry leading 4G LTE technology and
our close collaboration with top global operators and OEMs have
significantly accelerated the mass adoption of affordable 4G LTE
smartphones in China and around
the world. I am thankful for the dedication of XiaoLaJiao and
Marvell's global engineering teams in launching this great
product."
"We are proud to partner with Marvell to introduce the latest 4G
LTE smartphone, the HongLaJiao," said Ku
Wei, General Manager of China Unicom Vsens Communications.
"Marvell's field-proven mobile solutions have helped us accelerate
the mass adoption of 4G LTE devices and provide consumers with
powerful performance, premium design and quality at an attractive
price point. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with
Marvell."
"The launch of the HongLaJiao smartphone is a milestone for
XiaoLaJiao and we are thrilled to deploy the world's first
399RMB 5" HD 4G LTE smartphone with
Marvell's technology," said Wang Xiaoyan, President of Yusun
Communications Device and Founder of XiaoLaJiao. "In our search for
a partner, we knew that Marvell provided best-in-class and
cost-effective solutions that would integrate seamlessly with our
vision. We look forward to future opportunities with Marvell and
are excited to further our collaboration."
Marvell's ARMADA mobile PXA1908 platform is a quad-core 64-bit
application and communications mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) that
provides high-performance and low-power mobile computing for
media-centric mobile devices. It features the latest wireless
connectivity technology and supports all global broadband standards
for seamless global roaming, and latest Android OS, including
Android 4.4 Kit Kat and Android 5.0 Lollipop. The solution
incorporates the performance of a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, running
at 1.2GHz, and Marvell's mature 5-mode modem technology to provide
a low-cost Linux and Android mobile platform.
Key features of the HongLaJiao smartphone include:
- 5" HD (1280x720)
- 4G LTE TDD/FDD with DSDS
- Quad-core A53 1.2GHz
- 8MP rear camera/2MP front camera
- 8GB Flash and 1GB RAM
- Android 4.4 KitKat
Key features of Marvell's ARMADA PXA1908 include:
- Quad-core A53, up to 1.2 clock speed
- Support up to 720p display, 1080p video decoding and 720p video
encoding
- Improved imaging processor to support 8MP camera sensor
- Advanced power management and audio codec for power efficiency
and audio performance
- Integrated location technology
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a
global leader in providing complete silicon solutions and Kinoma
software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle." From mobile
communications to storage, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud
infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery,
Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform
designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability
and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer,
network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their
customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation,
performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world
with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their
social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing
the human experience.
As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell
Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information,
please visit www.Marvell.com.
Marvell, the M logo, ARMADA and Kinoma are registered trademarks
of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be
claimed as the property of others.
For Further Information Contact:
Marvell Media
Relations
Sue Kim
408-222-1942
suekim@marvell.com
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