Qualcomm 介紹高階處理晶片 Snapdragon 800 更多能力外，低階款 400 與 200 的資訊也正式在官方部落格中揭露。這兩款型號針對入門級至中階手機市場所設計，其中 Snapdragon 400 具備雙核（最高達 1.7GHz）Krait 架構或四核（最高達 1.4GHz）ARM Cortex-A7 架構中央處理器，加上 Andreno 305 繪圖處理器，還可支援 TD-SCDMA、DC-HSPA+（42Mbps）, 1x Advanced、W+G CDMA 電信系統以及雙卡雙待能力。多媒體部分則支援最高 1,350 萬畫素相機模組、1080p 影片攝錄播和 Miracast 無線顯示技術。型號方面則有 8226、8626、8230、8630、8930、8030AB、8230AB、8630AB 與 8930AB 數款。

至於 200 系列擁有四顆 ARM Cortex-A5 架構中央處理器，搭配 Adreno 203 繪圖處理器，可支援播放 HD 畫質影片、GPS、LPDDR2 RAM 和多 SIM 卡等，照相方面最高可處理 800 萬畫素的影像，型號部分則有 8225Q 與 8625Q 等。

Qualcomm Reveals the Snapdragon™ 400 and 200 Processors

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

These new Snapdragon 400 and 200 processors make many of the most coveted Snapdragon processing technologies available to more people.

Earlier this year, Qualcomm announced the new tiering structure for Snapdragon processors, including Snapdragon 800, 600, 400 and 200. While the Snapdragon 800 and 600 processors are clearly targeted at premier and high end smartphones, tablets and mobile computing devices, the Snapdragon 400 and Snapdragon 200 processors take Qualcomm’s technology leadership into the mid-tier and entry level smartphone segments.

Snapdragon 400

Snapdragon 400 processors are designed to deliver the performance, connectivity and battery life that consumers expect in high volume smartphones and tablets, and include the following features:

CPU options include:
- Dual Krait CPUs running at up to 1.7GHz per core featuring Asynchronous Symmetric Multiprocessing (aSMP), which delivers peak performance while staying extremely efficient
- Quad ARM® Cortex™-A7 CPUs running at up to 1.4GHz per core which delivers great performance for entry level devices
Adreno 305 GPU, enabling 3D gaming, highly responsive user interfaces and fast web browsing
Support for all the key modem technologies that matter around the world, including TDSCDMA, DC-HSPA+ (42Mbps), 1x Advanced, W+G CDMA, and multi-SIM capabilities of Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS) and Dual SIM, Dual Active (DSDA)
LPDDR2 or LPDDR3 RAM (Low Power Double Data Rate) Fast RAM gives a speed boost to memory operations, increasing the speed at which data flows to each component and boosting performance throughout the entire processor
Rich multimedia capabilities like advanced camera features (up to 13.5MP), premium audio, and 1080p video capture and playback are all supported
Support for Miracast™, a wireless display technology that streams content from your mobile device to an HDTV

Snapdragon 400 processors now include the following part numbers: 8226, 8626, 8230, 8630, 8930, 8030AB, 8230AB, 8630AB and 8930AB.

Snapdragon 200

Snapdragon 200 processors are designed to deliver a balance of value and performance, including robust connectivity and better battery life for entry level smartphones. They include the following features:

Quad ARM Cortex-A5 CPUs up to 1.4GHz per core
Hexagon™ QDSP5
Adreno™ 203 GPU
LPDDR 2 RAM
HD video playback
CDMA multimode/UMTS modem options
High-accuracy GPS
Multi-SIM capabilities of Dual Sim Dual Standby
Up to 8 Megapixel camera support

Snapdragon 200 processors now include the following part numbers: 8225Q, 8625Q

I’m excited to be able to share details on our Snapdragon 400 and 200 processors with you and we’re looking forward to seeing all the great new Snapdragon powered devices our customers will be launching this year.

Topics: Snapdragon

資料來源:http://www.qualcomm.com/media/blog/2013/02/20/qualcomm-reveals-snapdragontm-400-and-200-processors