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Revision as of 15:07, 7 August 2011

File:Qualcomm-SnapDragon.jpg
Qualcomm Snapdragon Logo

Snapdragon is a family of mobile system on chips by Qualcomm. Qualcomm considers Snapdragon a "platform" for use in smartphones, tablets, and smartbook devices.

The Snapdragon application processor core, dubbed Scorpion, is Qualcomm's own design. It has many features similar to those of the ARM Cortex-A8 core and it is based on the ARM v7 instruction set, but theoretically has much higher performance for multimedia-related SIMD operations.[1]

All Snapdragon processors contain the circuitry to decode high-definition video (HD) resolution at 720p or 1080p depending on the Snapdragon chipset.[2] Adreno, the company's proprietary GPU technology, integrated into Snapdragon chipsets (and certain other Qualcomm chipsets) is Qualcomm's own design, using assets the company acquired from AMD.[3]

The first chipsets in the Snapdragon family were the QSD8650 and the QSD8250 (System-on-a-Chip), available since the fourth quarter of 2008, both integrating a 1 GHz applications processor, a cellular modem and GPS. In 2010, the Snapdragon family was expanded to include MSM (Mobile Station Modem) and APQ (Application Processor) series.

History

  • Q4 2008
  • The first chipsets in the Snapdragon family, the QSD8650 and the QSD8250, were made available.
  • June 2009
  • Qualcomm presented an ASUS Eee PC‎ using the Snapdragon SoC and running Google's Android operating system.[4] At the same event, ASUS also showed a Snapdragon-based device, then withdrew it abruptly.[5][6]
  • December 7, 2009
  • The LG eXpo was the first US phone to utilize the Snapdragon SoC.[7]
  • January 5, 2010
  • The Google Nexus One was released, manufactured by HTC, and featured Android OS 2.1 powered by a Snapdragon running at 1 GHz (Qualcomm QSD8250).[8]
  • April 29, 2010
  • June 1, 2010
  • Qualcomm announced sampling of the MSM8x60 series of Snapdragon SoC's.[9]
  • June 4, 2010
  • October 22, 2010
  • November 17, 2010
  • Qualcomm announces the roadmap for Next-Gen Snapdragon SoC development, including the MSM8960, citing future improvements in CPU and GPU performance and lower power consumption [12]
  • January 5, 2011
  • A version of Microsoft Windows compiled for ARM is shown running on the Snapdragon SoC at CES 2011.[13]
  • February 13, 2011
  • March 21, 2011
The HTC EVO 3D features the MSM8660 Dual-Core SoC with Adreno 220 GPU.
The HTC Thunderbolt features the MSM8655 SoC with Adreno 205 GPU.
  • August 3, 2011
Qualcomm announces plan to use simple names (S1, S2, S3 and S4) for Snapdragon processors so that the public can better understand the products. The bigger the number is, the more advanced functions that the processor has, which means S4 can perform better than S3.[15]

Current & Future Specifications

[16][17][18][19][20][21] [22]

Family name / generation Model Number Semiconductor Technology CPU Instruction Set CPU CPU Cache GPU Memory Technology Wireless Radio Technologies Sampling Availability Utilizing Devices
Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 65 nm ARMv7 1 GHz Scorpion Adreno 200 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), UMTS/WCDMA (HSDPA, HSUPA), MBMS Q4 2008 Acer Stream/Liquid, Acer neoTouch S200, Dell Venue Pro (Lightning), Dell Streak, Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile REGZA Phone T-01C, HP Compaq AirLife 100, HTC Desire, HTC HD2, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC HD7, HTC 7 Pro, Google Nexus One, Huawei SmaKit S7, Lenovo LePhone, LG eXpo, LG Optimus Q, LG Optimus Z, LG Quantum, LG Panther, Pantech IM-A600S, Pantech IM-A650S, Sharp LYNX SH-10B, Sharp LYNX 3D SH-03C, Samsung Focus, Samsung Omnia 7, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, Toshiba dynapocket T-01B/KG01, Toshiba TG01/TG02/TG03.
QSD8650 65 nm ARMv7 1 GHz Scorpion Adreno 200 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA), MBMS,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A) 		Q4 2008 Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile REGZA Phone IS04(TSI04), Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile T006(TS006)/iida X-RAY(TSX06), HTC Arrive, HTC Droid Incredible, HTC Supersonic/EVO 4G, LG Apollo GW990, LG Fathom VS750, LG GW820 eXpo, LG GW825 IQ, LG Optimus 7, Sharp IS01(SHI01)/IS03(SHI03)/, Sony Ericsson S004(SO004)/S005(SO005)/S006(SO006)/iida G11(SOX02), Toshiba dynapocket IS02(TSI01)/K01, Toshiba T004(TS004), Pantech SIRIUS α IS06(PTI06), Kyocera Echo, 4Geek Horus
Snapdragon S2 QSD8250A 45 nm ARMv7 1.3 GHz Scorpion Adreno 205 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA), MBMS Q4 2009  
QSD8650A 45 nm ARMv7 1.3 GHz Scorpion Adreno 205 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA), MBMS,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A) 		Q4 2009 Lenovo LePad
MSM7230 45 nm ARMv7 800 MHz Scorpion Adreno 205 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS Q2 2010 HTC Desire Z/T-Mobile G2, Acer Liquid Metal, HP Veer, Huawei U8800, HTC Ignite, HTC Prime, NEC Casio MEDIAS N-04C
MSM7630 45 nm ARMv7 800 MHz Scorpion Adreno 205 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A, SV-DO [clarification needed]) 		Q2 2010 HTC Evo Shift 4G, Casio G'zOne Commando
MSM8255 45 nm ARMv7 1 GHz Scorpion Adreno 205 Dual-channel 333 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS Q2 2010 Acer Iconia Smart, HTC Desire HD, HTC Desire S, HTC Incredible S, HTC Inspire 4G, Huawei Vision, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro, Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini/Mini Pro, Sony Ericsson Xperia ray, Sony Ericsson Xperia active, T-Mobile myTouch 4G, Sharp GALAPAGOS 003SH/005SH, Sharp DM009SH, Blackberry Bold 9900/9930, Blackberry Torch 9810, Blackberry Torch 9860, CSL Mi410, Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6
MSM8655 45 nm ARMv7 1 GHz Scorpion Adreno 205 Dual-channel 333 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B) 		Q2 2010 HTC Thunderbolt, HTC Droid Incredible 2 [1], LG Revolution, Sharp IS05(SHI05), Motorola Triumph, Samsung Conquer 4G[23]
MSM8255T 45 nm ARMv7 1.4 GHz Scorpion Adreno 205 Dual-channel 333 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS 2011 Samsung Galaxy S Plus [2], Samsung Galaxy S II Mini [3] Sharp Aquos SH-12C [4], HTC Flyer
MSM8655T 45 nm ARMv7 1.4 GHz Scorpion Adreno 205 Dual-channel 333 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B) 		2011 HP Pre 3
Snapdragon S3 APQ8060 45 nm ARMv7 1.2 GHz Dual-core Scorpion Adreno 220 Single-channel 333 MHz ISM/266 MHz LPDDR2 Connectivity features not included 2011 HP TouchPad
MSM8260 45 nm ARMv7 1.2-1.5 GHz Dual-core Scorpion Adreno 220 Single-channel 333 MHz ISM/266 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS Q3 2010 ASUS Eee Pad MeMO, HTC Sensation, HTC myTouch 4G Slide
MSM8660 45 nm ARMv7 1.2-1.5 GHz Dual-core Scorpion Adreno 220 Single-channel 333 MHz ISM/266 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A) 		Q3 2010 Pantech Vega Racer, HTC EVO 3D, HTC "Puccini" tablet
QSD8672 45 nm ARMv7 1.5 GHz Dual-core Scorpion Adreno 220 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), MBMS,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A) 		originally Q1 2010; cancelled  
Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 28 nm ARMv7 1.5-1.7 GHz Dual-core Krait L2: 1 MB Adreno 225 Dual-channel 500 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ cat.29), MBMS,
LTE cat.3,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A),
TD-SCDMA 		Q4 2011  
MSM8270 28 nm ARMv7 1.5-1.7 GHz Dual-core Krait L2: 1 MB Adreno 225 Dual-channel 500 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, DC-HSPA cat.21), MBMS Q4 2011  
MSM8260A 28 nm ARMv7 1.5-1.7 GHz Dual-core Krait L2: 1 MB Adreno 225 Dual-channel 500 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ cat.14), MBMS,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A),
TD-SCDMA 		Q4 2011
MSM8230 28 nm ARMv7 1.0-1.2 GHz Dual-core Krait L2: 1 MB Adreno 305 Single-channel 533 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ cat.14), MBMS Q3 2012
MSM8930 28 nm ARMv7 1.0-1.2 GHz Dual-core Krait L2: 1 MB Adreno 305 Single-channel 533 MHz LPDDR2 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ cat.29), MBMS,
LTE cat.2,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A),
TD-SCDMA 		Q3 2012  
APQ8064 28 nm ARMv7 2.5 GHz Quad-core Krait Adreno 320 Connectivity features not included 2012
MSM8974 28 nm ARMv7 2.0-2.5 GHz Quad-core Krait L2: 2 MB Adreno 320 Dual-channel 667/800 MHz LPDDR3 GSM (GPRS, EDGE), W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ cat.29), MBMS,
LTE cat.4,
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A, 1xAdv Rev.A/Rev.B),
TD-SCDMA 		Q1 2013  

Some Snapdragon designs like QSD8672 were announced but have never made it into production and were superseded by a newer generation of chips.

Similar platforms

See also

Notes

  1. ^ http://www.dspdesignline.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=204700527
  2. ^ "Snapdragon - Technical Features". Qualcomm. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Qualcomm Acquires Handheld Graphics and Multimedia Assets from AMD". Qualcomm. 20 January 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  4. ^ Qualcomm shows Eee PC running Android OS
  5. ^ Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols (2009-06-02). "Microsoft strikes back at Linux netbook push". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  6. ^ Charlie Demerjian (2009-06-12). "MS steps on a Snapdragon". Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  7. ^ "AT&T and LG Mobile Phones Announce the First 1Ghz Smartphone in the United States, the LG Expo". ATT.com.
  8. ^ Nexus One Phone, Google.com
  9. ^ "Qualcomm Ships First Dual-CPU Snapdragon Chipset". Qualcomm. 1 June 2010.
  10. ^ "HTC EVO 4G is Sprint's Android-powered knight in superphone armor, we go hands-on". Engadget. 23 March 2010.
  11. ^ "The Dirty Secret of Today's 4G: It's not 4G". Gizmodo. 5 November 2010.
  12. ^ "Qualcomm Reveals Next-Gen Snapdragon MSM8960: 28nm, dual-core, 5x Performance Improvement". Anandtech. 17 November 2010.
  13. ^ "BBC News - Windows runs on Arm's mobile phone chips". BBC. 6 January 2011.
  14. ^ "HTC Inspire 4G". HTC.
  15. ^ Anand Lal Shimpi, AnandTech. "Qualcomm's Updated Brand: Introducing Snapdragon S1, S2, S3 & S4 Processors." Jul 18, 2011. Retrieved Jul 18, 2011.
  16. ^ "Snapdragon Chipset Product Page". Qualcomm.
  17. ^ "Qualcomm Ships First Dual-CPU Snapdragon Chipset". Qualcomm. 1 June 2010.
  18. ^ "The World's Largest PDA Database". PDAdb.
  19. ^ http://www.anandtech.com/show/4024/qualcomm-reveals-nextgen-snapdragon-msm8960-28nm-dualcore-5x-performance-improvement
  20. ^ http://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2011/02/14/qualcomm-announces-next-generation-snapdragon-mobile-chipset-family
  21. ^ http://www.mobiletechworld.com/2011/04/25/qualcomm-roadmap-detailed-quad-core-cpu-and-gpu-chipsets-coming-later-this-year/
  22. ^ http://www.mobiletechworld.com/2011/07/05/new-qualcomm-2011-2012-roadmap-and-soc-specifications/
  23. ^ "Samsung Conquer™ 4G fact sheet".
  24. ^ "ST-Ericsson NovaThor platform".

References

External links

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