NXP Semiconductors (News - Alert), the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, has announced that it has been selected by Samsung Electronics, a mobile phone manufacturer, as one of its 3G solutions suppliers.

 

NXP is expected to provide the Nexperia Cellular System Solution 7210 to Samsung (News - Alert) for a new generation UMTS/EDGE handset.

 

“Extending the collaboration we have with Samsung in GSM/GPRS and EDGE, and more recently in TD-SCDMA, to UMTS is an exciting step for NXP,” Frans van Houten, CEO at NXP Semiconductors, said in a statement. “We are honored to become one of the 3G suppliers of such an innovative and successful handset manufacturer.”

 

Houten pointed out that based on a powerful UMTS and quad band EDGE chipset, NXP’s Nexperia Cellular System Solution 7210 offers completely tailored performance enabling “the ultimate multimedia experience.”

 

Featuring video, imaging and audio embedded on a single-core, the platform also includes hardware extensions for connectivity and broadcast such as Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio, and also Near Field communications.

 

NXP Semiconductors has also announced that it is expanding its range of fully-integrated GSM/GPRS single-chip solutions for the Ultra Low-Cost (ULC) handset market with the Nexperia single chip solution PNX4902.

 

The company states that representing the ULC+ concept, this solution enables a new generation of feature-packed cellphones at an ultra-low cost point.

 

Officials explained that PNX4902 builds on the success of PNX4901 by adding tri-band capability (850/900, 1800, 1900) for global coverage; Bluetooth connectivity support; high-performance 8Ω driver for speakerphone functionality without the need for an external IC or components; and also extensive support for peripherals, including touchscreen interface and camera.