3.5G Chipset from Qualcomm

Qualcomm is launching a Mobile Station Modem chipset and system software that can support the next evolution 3G protocol, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), as well as roaming on GSM and GPRS systems. The MSM6275 chipset, the fourth generation of WCDMA chipsets offered to customers by Qualcomm, provides significantly increased processing power and enhanced video and graphics performance at lower current consumption. The MSM6275 solution will enable high-quality, multimedia-rich WCDMA handsets with extended time for MP3 file playback, streaming video and video telephony.

As with all members of the MSM6xxx family, the MSM6275 solution is based on radioOne Zero Intermediate Frequency (ZIF) architecture, providing a reduced bill of materials and enabling the development of more cost-effective solutions for 3G wireless devices.

Samples of the MSM6275 chipset are expected to ship in 2004.

"Our years of experience in WCDMA (UMTS) development, combined with our extensive, ongoing systems solutions testing with all of the major WCDMA infrastructure providers and carriers, have enabled Qualcomm to continue to enhance and quickly deliver new, more optimized multimode products," said Johan Lodenius, senior vice president of product management and marketing for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "Qualcomm is committed to leading the development of new feature-rich, multimode wireless solutions and further stimulating the global market for exciting wireless data services."

Based on the feature set of the MSM6250 solution, the MSM6275 chipset and system software provides enhanced multimedia functionality for video conferencing, streaming video, music playback, gaming, camera and camcorder features. Enhanced processing power and lower current consumption for applications is delivered to the MSM6275 chipset by increasing the performance of the ARM9 and QDSP4000 processors while utilizing an increased amount of hardware acceleration for targeted functions."

Posted to the site on 23rd May 2003