Freescale Engineers Low-Cost Netbook Processor

January 8th, 2009

Freescale Semiconductor is entering the fast-growing netbook market with a solution that promises to make possible portable devices that feature 8.9-inch displays, eight hours of battery life, and prices under $200.Freescale’s solution is based on its new i.MX515 processor featuring ARM Cortex-A8 technology. The solution includes software, components and resources that aim to help OEMs rapidly develop and deploy netbooks.

“We see a huge opportunity in the netbook market as consumers demand more cost-effective and higher-performing solutions,” said Lisa Su, senior vice president and general manager of Freescale’s networking and multimedia group. “Our solution for netbooks will enable OEMs to develop compelling products that feature cell-phone-like battery life at extremely aggressive price points.”

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