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October 21, 2008
Intel Demos 'Moorestown' For iPhone-Like Devices
TMCnet Channel Editor Intel (News - Alert) demonstrated a working "Moorestown" platform for smartphones and other mobile Internet devices (MIDs) releasing a few details on the processor technology scheduled for release in the latter half of 2009 or in 2010.
Code-named Moorestown, it comprises of a system on a chip, code-named Lincroft, which integrates a 45-nanometer Atom processor, a graphics processor, memory controller, and video encoder/decoder. In addition, the platform includes an input/output hub code-named Langwell, which supports a range of I/O ports to connect wireless, storage, and display components. Chandrasekher claims Moorestown at idle uses one-tenth the energy of first-generation mobile Internet devices based on Atom.
Demonstrated and talked about by Anand Chandrasekher (News - Alert), senior VP and general manager of Intel's Ultra Mobility Group, at the Intel Developer Forum in Taipei, Taiwan, gave details about Moorestown, which, according to Intel, represents a major thrust into the market for handheld devices for accessing the Web, checking e-mail, and making phone calls.
The product however, could be a hit-or-miss for Intel. Not only is the quality of the wireless communications key for consumers but compatibility as well. While Intel is a leading supporter of WiMax, the company isn't taking any chances. Moorestown also will support wireless carriers' 3G data networks, as well as Wi-Fi.
Chandrasekher also announced collaboration with Ericsson (News - Alert) in building a High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) module for Moorestown. HSPA is a collection of mobile telephony protocols for moving data over a cellular network.
 WiMax is a wireless broadband similar to Wi-Fi, but with more range and bandwidth. The technology is just starting in the United States, according to InformationWeek.com and Intel's work with HSPA vendors appears to be recognition that WiMax will take some time to provide enough coverage to satisfy the needs of MID users.
Intel partnered with Sprint (News - Alert) Nextel last month showcasing its WiMax service in the United States with the launch of the Xohm mobile broadband in Baltimore. The carrier plans to roll out WiMax gradually, with Washington; Chicago; Dallas-Fort Worth; Providence, R.I. and Philadelphia slated to be among the early deployments.
Jessica Kostek is a channel editor for TMCnet, covering VoIP, CRM, call center and wireless technologies. To read more of Jessica’s articles, please visit her columnist page. Edited by Jessica Kostek WiMAX FEATURED WHITE PAPERSWiMAX FEATURED POD CASTWiMAX BLOGSApril 28, 2009
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