Marvell PXA310 Processor Series
Rich Multimedia with Scalable Performance up to 624 MHz for
Cost-Effective and Power-Efficient Secure 3.5G Smartphones,
Portable Navigation/Entertainment Devices, and Embedded Solutions
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The PXA310 processor joins the PXA3xx family as a cost-effective mobile solution with up to 624 MHz of power-efficient
compute performance, hardware video acceleration, and DRM security. Video performance at up to D1 resolution enables
entertainment-on-the-go with a wide variety of content from consumer devices and the Internet. Built on a low-power
90 nanometer (nm) process technology, the combination of low-power modes and the ability to adjust voltage and frequency
dynamically on demand supports exceptional battery life in standby modes and in multimedia usage models. Discrete and
PoP package options enable sleek form-factors.
KEY FEATURES AND PLATFORM BENEFITS
The PXA310 processor series includes the following key features:
• Processing up to 624 MHz for faster end-user experiences, such as rendering rich Web2.0 content, and scalable
headroom for multitasking with advanced 3.5G usage models
• Marvell® Scalable Power Manager technology for MIPS/mW power efficiency, delivering long battery life
• Integrated hardware video acceleration and hardware security/DRM processing for up to D1 video playback and
camcorder functionality, video telephony, and digital TV
• Enhanced peripheral speeds and features, including support for camera sensors up to 5 megapixels (MP), help reduce
BOM cost
• Package options of a discrete 13x13 mm and a 15x15 mm package-on-package (PoP) package with stacked NAND flash
and mobile DDR memory enable sleek form-factors
KEY APPLICATIONS
Targeted devices include:
• Secure 3.5G multimedia phones with music, video, and digital TV
• Embedded solutions including video telephony, video/voice over IP (V/VoIP), and GPS
• Ultra-mobile devices with WVGA displays and wireless enterprise devices
OEM AND CARRIER BENEFITS
Manufacturers benefit by delivering phones, GPS, and other portable devices with high-performance, cutting-edge features
at an efficient cost. Marvell’s platform deliverables, such as high-quality drivers, optimized codecs and middleware, tools, and
applications supported by a rich hardware and software ecosystem, enable OEMs to reduce development time and boost their
return on investment (ROI).
Network operators benefit from the new capabilities of the PXA310 processor, including enhanced security and web rendering
with long battery life, by expanding services and increasing average revenue per user (ARPU). For example:
• Consumers can enjoy the features of 3.5G HSDPA networks—such as browsing rich Web2.0 content with streaming
video—for extended periods. The PXA310 processor, with efficient video playback and Marvell’s Scalable Power Manager,
gives users long battery life, enabling them to take advantage of network features for longer periods of time.
• Hardware security helps operators safely distribute paid, protected content over their networks, and protect devices and
networks from viruses and other risks from stolen handsets. Operators can manage their handsets without interfering
with other protected applications.
POWER-EFFICIENT, HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROCESSING UP TO 624 MHz
The PXA310 processor builds on the PXA300 processor’s performance and energy efficiency by adding hardware engines for
video and JPEG acceleration and security/DRM. These features provide more headroom for core tasks or a reduced duty-cycle for
improved battery life. The PXA310 processor can burst on demand to 624 MHz, speeding web-page rendering, file compression,
and office applications, and it provides the headroom to support application multitasking. The processor’s power-efficient design
means tasks running at 624 MHz can be as power efficient as those running at lower speeds, thus improving battery life.
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