Exynos 4 Quad is built on the High-k Metal Gate low-power process technology
Samsung Electronics has introduced Exynos 4 Quad, a new quad-core application processor built on the High-k Metal Gate (HKMG) low-power process technology.
The new processor offers performance capabilities of more than 1.4GHz based on British chip designer ARM Holdings' Cortex A9 technology and its multi-core processing delivers enhanced performance enabling users to perform more tasks in less time.
Exynos 4 Quad's 32nm HKMG low-power process and power-saving design will allow system-level architects to integrate maximised power efficiencies into smartphones and tablets which enables double the processing power while consuming 20%less power compared its predecessor, 45nm process-based Exynos 4 Dual.
The release has an identical form factor measurements (12mm X 12mm X 1.37 mm) and is pin-to-pin compatible with the 32nm process based Exynos 4 Dual, allowing mobile device designers to adopt the new application without additional cost, engineering or design.
In addition, the new processor incorporates a full HD 30 frame per second video hardware codec engine for high resolution 1080p video recording and play-back, an embedded image signal processor interface for high-quality camera functionality and an HDMI 1.4 interface for enhanced multimedia content transmission.
Samsung has also developed a power management IC (PMIC), the S5M8767, as a companion chip to power the Exynos 4 Quad processor.
The company is planning incorporate the Exynos 4 Quad to power its third generation Galaxy S smartphone which will be unveiled in May.
Samsung's Mobile Communications senior vice president of Product Strategy Team Hankil Yoon said, "The application processor is a crucial element in providing our customers with PC-like experience on mobile devices."
