Advanced semiconductor solutions supplier, Renesas Mobile has introduced MP5232, a single-chip dual 1.5GHz core communications processor to enable OEMs to accelerate the creation and delivery of high volume LTE/HSPA+ capable smartphones, tablets and mobile Internet devices. The MP5232 is high-performance, scalable smartphone platform optimised to address the US$150-300 range device market, company said in a statement. 

The platform supports differentiating features including multi-camera and multi-display support, full HD 1080p multi-format video encoding/decoding, stereoscopic 3D (S3D) video and advanced graphics to deliver a console-like gaming experiences and engaging user interfaces. At its core, the Renesas Mobile modem, delivers high throughput and low power multi-mode FDD and TDD-LTE Category 4 capabilities. The platform also includes advanced RF transceivers, power management and audio solutions.

According to company, samples of the MP5232 platform are available Q1 2012 to lead OEM’s in the form of reference designs together with supporting documentation, software and hardware.