Firms collaborate with smartphone-class, 3D-like graphics
www.ept.ca, May. 23, 2021 –
Think Silicon S.A., a leading provider of ultra-low power GPU IP for embedded systems, and Ambiq, a technology leader recognized in ultra-low power microcontrollers (MCU), System-on-Chips (SoC) and Real-time Clocks (RTC), are working together to bring high-end graphics capabilities to designers of everyday wearable devices.
To provide high-performance, low-power graphics, Ambiq's newest Apollo4 SoCfamily now incorporates Think Silicon's NEMA pico GPU and NEMA dc display controller IP. The Apollo4 SoC family is the fourth-generation processor solution built upon Ambiq's proprietary Subthreshold Power-Optimized Technology(SPOT) platform. The Apollo4's complete hardware and software solution enables the battery-powered endpoint devices of tomorrow to achieve a higher level of intelligence without sacrificing battery life. The Apollo4 is purpose-built to serve as both an application processor and a coprocessor for battery-powered endpoint devices, including smartwatches, children's watches, fitness bands, animal trackers, far-field voice remotes, predictive health and maintenance devices, smart security devices, and smart home devices.