Enhanced Intel Wireless MMX2 to boost AV applications for mobiles

Intel Corporation announced enhanced technology to provide mobile handset
users with a better multimedia experience, including clearer graphics, faster
video, and improved power efficiency. The Wireless MMX2 technology offers
advanced features to simplify the development of feature-rich audio, video,
graphics and voice applications, providing users with innovative, reliable
communications solutions that can run the latest multimedia content.

Using this technology, developers can more rapidly bring this advanced
content and services to mobile users while delivering improved handset
performance and battery life. The Wireless MMX2 technology also offers the
flexibility to support multiple audio, video and graphics standards.

"We all want a high-quality audio and video experience on our mobile
handsets, but it can be expensive and time-intensive to develop these
services," said Mark Casey, General Manager, Applications Processor
Business Unit for Intel's Cellular Handheld Group. "This technology
simplifies the design of complicated multimedia applications, enabling phone
manufacturers and carriers to deliver innovative services and high-end content.
Consumers can enjoy a better mobile experience and carriers can provide a
broader range of handsets and tools."

The
Wireless MMX2 technology will be available in future Intel XScale
technology-based platforms, giving developers the opportunity today to optimize
applications for future platforms. Its 64-bit architecture supports Single
Instruction Multiple Data processing that is fully compatible with the previous
generation Intel Wireless MMX technology. It features a familiar programming
style that allows developers to leverage their existing code base through common
tool support including assembler, debugger, intrinsics, and vectorizer tools.

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