Samsung’s latest dual-core SoC Exynos 4210 (Orion) was shown off at the ARM booth at Games Developers Conference. The video shot by Engadget shows Samsung’s Mali-400 graphics equipped SoC easily delivering 1080p content at 60fps in 3D. However, ARM’s exec also said the chip is capable to do stereoscopic 3D at 70fps but is […]
Hardware
Samsung creates Mobile DRAM with wide I/O interface
Samsung has developed a new mobile DRAM that will enable mobile devices like smartphones and tablet PCs to achieve faster data transmissions. Based on 50nm-class process, the new 1 Gigabit (Gb) mobile DRAM adopts a wide I/O interface that can transmit data up to 12.8GB (Gigabyte) per second. The new DRAM increases the bandwidth […]
Samsung adopts Exynos brand name for their Application Processors
Samsung has announced its that application processors for smart phones and tablets will now be segregated under a new brand name called Exynos. The word Exynos is derived from Greek words exypnos and prasinos meaning smart and green respectively that goes with Samsung’s Smart and Green strategy for semiconductors. The first product to be […]
Samsung develops 8 and 12MP imaging sensor with Backside Illumination (BSI)
Samsung has developed two imaging sensors for smartphones and other high-end devices that will offer superior low-light performance. The S5K3H2 8 megapixel CMOS imager features Samsung’s advanced 1.4 micron (um) back side illuminated (BSI) pixel technology that will enable users to shoot better quality pictures in low-light conditions. The new imager is touted to […]
Samsung to offer refunds on PCs using faulty Intel chipset
Samsung has announced that consumers using computers with Intel’s faulty support chip are eligible to get a full refund or an exchange of the product. There are six PC lineups using the faulty chipset in South Korea whereas one in United States. The cost of the refund will be borne by Intel. On January […]