MediaTek MT6577 - dual-core processor for low cost smartphones

The company MediaTek Inc.obyavila the release of dual-core platform MT6577, which is designed for use in smartphones with a value of less than $ 200. The basis of the platform put dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz and graphics PowerVR Series5 SGX from Imagination Technologies. 3G HSPA modem with properly designed by MediaTek. The system works under the operating system Android 4.0. According to the manufacturer's use of dual-core processors can increase performance for applications and the browser is about 40% in comparison with single-core counterparts. MediaTek MT6577 platform allows the use of the budget smartphone camera with a resolution of up to 8 MP and the ability to record Full HD video and display with resolution up to 720r.Takzhe a training platform for the communication of 4-in-1 by MediaTek, which includes modules of 802.11n Wi-Fi, BT4.0, GPS and FM-radio. In addition the model is fully compatible with the platform MT6575, which will allow manufacturers to quickly adapt new smartphone platform and reduce their costs. Mass production and mass supply to the market MediaTek MT6577 chips will begin in the third quarter of 2012.