Marvell PXA300 Processor Series
KEY APPLICATIONS
Targeted devices include:
• Low-cost smartphones with video and audio playback and image capture.
• GPS and industrial embedded solutions.
PXA300 PROCESSOR KEY FEATURES
FEATURES
BENEFITS
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Scalable core up to 624 MHz, 16-bit DDR interface
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Up to 624 MHz core clock provides burst-processing when needed, such as
for processing of video streams and Web browsing.
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Marvell® Scalable Power Manager
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Extends battery life in usage scenarios such as phone standby, video and
music playback, and general-purpose applications processing. Includes
hardware and software processing to dynamically change the voltage and
frequency of the processor depending on the workload.
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90 nm low-power process
256 KB frame buffer
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Low-power customized process allows for lower voltages and enables
low-cost solutions for the mobile market.
Supports an internal QVGA frame buffer for applications such as
streaming H.264 compressed video, video playback from network
services, video conferencing, and in-home entertainment systems.
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Multimedia acceleration with Intel® Wireless MMX™ 2 technology
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Support for audio, video, and other multimedia processing via SIMD
co-processor. The PXA300 supports up to D1, 30fps decode and up to CIF,
30fps encode, depending on the codec format.
Code compatibility
Improves TTM by allowing manufacturers to reuse applications written
for PXA or ARM-compliant processors, and lowers development costs by
reducing the number of resources required for a derivative product. Allows
high degree of hardware and software reuse, migrating from the PXA270
processor and other processors in the PXA3xx processor family.
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Versatile interfaces
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Integrated interfaces, including a NAND memory controller, USB2.0
high-speed device, and Enhanced Quick Capture technology, enable
the implementation of complex usage scenarios at a competitive cost.
Enables easy connectivity to 3.5G wireless baseband modules, DVB-H,
Wi-Fi, WiMAX, Bluetooth v2.0, and other peripherals. Supports a wide
variety of camera sensors up to 2–3 MP resolution.
Multiple package options, including stacked memory and a 19x19mm
package for embedded designs.
Stacked NAND and DDR memory reduces board real-estate sizes for sleek,
thin form-factor designs.
POWER-EFFICIENT SCALABLE PERFORMANCE TO 624 MHz
The PXA300 processor provides millions of instructions per second (MIPS) on demand to 624 MHz, speeding Web-page browsing,
video encode and decode applications, file compression, and PIM/office applications, among others. The microarchitecture,
combined with support for 130 MHz 16-bit SDRAM DDR memory provides headroom to support multimedia evolution,
application multitasking, and complex use cases. But advanced performance does not come at the cost of battery life.
Fine-grained power modes integrated into the processor design, Marvell Scalable Power Manager Technology (MSPM) for
dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, and an advanced 90 nm process enable power-efficient performance, resulting in
long battery life.
FOUNDATION FOR A COST-EFFECTIVE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLATFORM
The PXA300 processor integrates technologies into compact, powerful devices for network operators, enterprises, and
consumers. A new low-latency, fully connected internal memory switch eliminates memory bottlenecks, while separate
interfaces for 16-bit DDR memory and Flash memory (NANDX8, NANDX16, and NOR) provide performance for cost-sensitive
phone features and platform flexibility. More and faster peripheral interfaces, including high-speed serial interfaces, enable
Wi-Fi, WiBro, and WiMAX connectivity, and address the needs of multiple market segments.
