RMI Alchemy™ Au1210™ Processor

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The RMI Alchemy™ Au1210™ navigation processor is a derivative
of the RMI Alchemy™ Au1250™ processor and is optimized
for Portable Navigation Devices (PNDs) and dedicated media
applications. The Au1210 is both pin- and software-compatible
with the RMI Alchemy™ Au1200™ and Au1250 processors, and
enjoys similar functions of the Au1250 except for reduced clock
rate, video resolution, and AES encryption/decryption support.
The Au1210 processor operates at frequencies up to 400MHz and
supports video decode up to Wide-CIF resolution (480x288). This
targeted functionality enables the Au1210 to address the needs of
cost-sensitive applications such as GPS navigation, where video
playback is important, but full D1 video resolution is not required.
The processor is available in an extended temperature range
option of -40ºC to 100ºC for all speeds.

The Alchemy family of pin-compatible Media and Navigation SoCs
enables designers to support multiple price-performance points
and application requirements from a single board design.

Highlights
The Au1210 processor also leverages a unique approach to
DDR1 and DDR2 memory to deliver better overall performance
than SDRAM components. And, the Au1210 processor achieves
faster I/O via USB 2.0 to give designers a range of enhanced connectivity options.


No Need for DSPs
The RMI Alchemy Au1210 processor incorporates an integrated
Media Acceleration Engine (MAE) optimized for video to eliminate
the need for DSPs and specialized coding. This means less overall
power consumption and a simplified design.


Video Codecs ported by RMI = Low Engagement Cost
Since RMI ports all video codecs that are supported by the onchip
MAE, there is no need to engage expensive 3rd party codec
software development vendors. No NRE, so OEMs/ODMs immediately
realize a lower solution cost.

Primary features

The Au1210™ processor delivers:

• Custom MIPS32® core with 333 and 400MHz
• DVD quality video with the on-chip media acceleration engine
• DDR SDRAM controller
• Static bus controller
• LCD controller for optimized display
• Integrated peripherals
• CD quality audio

Primary Benefits

The Au1210™ processor provides:

• Supports common video codecs—ideal for portable devices
• Low complexity: simple programming model
• Low-Power/High-Performance SoC
• Low entry cost

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