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Computer System Chip features ARM Cortex-A9 processor

Nufront and ARM have introduced Nufront’s CSC (Computer System Chip) NuSmart 2816, a 40nm system-on-chip that integrates a computer system including a dual-core Cortex-A9 MPCore implementation at 2GHz. With the CSC, the company is targeting thin laptop and all-in-one desktop markets, netbook and tablet markets.
The CSC integrates a 2GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, a multi-core 2D/3D graphics processor, 64bit DDR2/3-1066 memory controller, 1080p multi-format video engine, SATA2 controller, USB2, Ethernet, together with general I/O controllers. By leveraging the multi-layer hybrid interconnection technology, multi-level fine grain power management technology and advanced 40nm manufacture process, The CSC is energy efficient consumes less than 2W when running at 1.6GHz. The CSC combines the performance capability of the PC market and the power efficiency of the mobile market. The combination of the ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor and Mali-400 MP graphics processor provides a scalable solution to address the performance demands of general computing. This product brings together 2D and 3D graphics acceleration with enhanced performance processing capability and ARM Physical IP, all within a low power envelope.