Snapdragon Processors

A

Seminar Report

On

“Snapdragon Processors”

Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement

For The Award of Degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

In

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Session: 2013 - 14

Submitted To: Under Guidance of Submitted By:

Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma Girish Ameta Ali Asgar Attari-10EGIIT001

(Head Deparment of IT) (Assistant Professor, IT/CSE) Kartik Jain-10EGIIT010 (Incharge Technical Seminar)

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

GEETANJALI INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES, UDAIPUR(Affiliated To Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, Rajasthan)

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Kartik Jain

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Table of Contents Chap. No. Title Pg No. Abstract I

1 Introduction 1

2 Snapdragon Processors 3

3 History of Snapdragon Processors 5

4 Features of Snapdragon Processors 8

4.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 8

4.2 Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) 9

4.3 Digital Signal Processing 10

4.4 Connectivity 12

4.5 Power Management 13

4.6 Security 15

4.7 Multimedia 16

4.8 Camera 17

4.9 Sensors 18

4.10 Navigation 18

4.11 Display 19

5 Snapdragon Series 20

5.1 Snapdragon Series 200 20


5.2.1 Snapdragon Series 410 25


5.3.1 Snapdragon Series 602A 28








6 Comparison with other Processors 45

7 Future Scope 48

8 References 49

Snapdragon Processors

ABSTRACT

Mobile processors form a large and very fast growing segment of semiconductor market. Although they are

used in a great variety of embedded systems such as personal digital organizers (PDAs), smart cards,

internet appliances, laptops, smart badges, cellular phones, wearable computers, and sensor networks, they

share the common need for low power, code density, security, cost sensitivity and multimedia and

communication processing. The Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, combines a 1GHz processor core,

Qualcomm's sixth generation DSP and 3G connectivity with ultra-low power consumption to create new

mobile devices which will revolutionize the world of mobile computing. Snapdragon is a family of mobile

systems on a chip (SoC) by Qualcomm. Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors are designed to give your

mobile devices breathtaking speed, jaw-dropping graphics and longer battery life so you can do more of the

things you love. Qualcomm considers Snapdragon a "platform" for use in smartphones, tablets, and

smartbook devices.

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CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

Snapdragon is a family of mobile systems on a chip (SoC) by Qualcomm. Qualcomm considers Snapdragon

a "platform" for use in smartphones, tablets, and smartbook devices.

The original Snapdragon CPU, 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 ARMv7 instruction set, but theoretically has much

higher performance for multimedia-related SIMD operations. The successor to Scorpion, found in S4

Snapdragon SoCs is named Krait and has many similarities with the ARM Cortex-A15 CPU and is also

based on the ARMv7 instruction set.

The majority of Snapdragon processors contain the circuitry to decode high-definition video (HD) resolution

at 720p or 1080p depending on the Snapdragon chipset. 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. The Adreno 225 GPU in Snapdragon S4 SoCs adds

support for DirectX 9/Shader Model 3.0 which makes it compatible with Microsoft's Windows 8.

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors are designed to give your mobile devices breathtaking speed, jaw-

dropping graphics and longer battery life so you can do more of the things you love.

Compared to System on chips from many competitors, Snapdragon SoCs have been unique in that they have

had the modem for cellular communication on-die. That is, they do not require a separate external cellular

modem on the PCB. Since Snapdragon S4, the majority of S4 SoCs also features on-die Wi-Fi,

GPS/GLONASS and Bluetooth basebands. This integration reduces the complexity and cost of the final

design for the OEM. It also has the advantage of benefiting from advances in the manufacturing process, for

example 28 nm in most S4 SoCs, thus providing modems and other dedicated circuitry with lower power

characteristics than external chips manufactured with older processes.



CHAPTER-2

SNAPDRAGON PROCESSOR

In Technical Language:

Qualcomm has designed a family of mobile system on chips (SoCs), collectively named ‘Snapdragon’

which is a platform, for use on smartbook devices, tablets and smartphones.

The ‘Scorpion’, or the first Snapdragon CPU, was designed by Qualcomm. With features similar to the

ARM Cortex-A8 core, it is based on the ARM v7 instruction set. The Scorpion possesses, however, a

capacity for increased performance within multimedia SIMD operations. Scorpion’s successor is the ‘Krait’,

which shares similarities with the ARM Cortex-A15 CPU.

These processors are able to decode high definition video at 720p or 1080p, depending on their type.

Compatible with Windows 8, the Adreno 225 in Snapdragon S4 SoCs also has support for Direct X 9/Shader

Model 3.0.

Most Snapdragon S4 SoCs manufactured post-Snapdragon S4 have on-die Bluetooth, GPS/GLONASS and

WiFi basebands. This lowers the cost of the final design for the OEM. What sets the SoCs apart is that the

do not need to have a separate external modem on the PCB to operate. Hence they have the modem for on-

die cellular communication.

For The Layman:

These mobile processors offer a combination of powerful multimedia, efficiency, wireless connectivity and

mobile processing performance. As such, they are facilitating the development of ever-more clever smart

devices. Due to this fact, customers who choose to use Snapdragon can enjoy greater mobility and ease of

use from their smartphone.

Using the internet is made easier and quicker with the help of a Snapdragon processor. Snapdragon’s creator

promises that you will be able to reach any corner of the internet, at high speed. You will also experience a

more enhanced, interactive browsing session, due to the fast pace at which images and information are

downloaded.



Snapdragon processors stream music efficiently and produce a high quality sound, without detriment to the

battery. When playing music, your smart device can also become the remote, if you wish.

As well as quick internet and music facilities, a longer battery life means you can watch more films in a row,

with fast streaming speeding the process up.

With Snapdragon processors, mobile gaming can be taken to a whole new level, as you are able to play for

longer due to the increased battery life. Snapdragons also facilitate enhanced graphics and 3D effects.

Snapdragon Updates 2013:

The latest models come out later in the year. The 800 will capture and play 4K video at 30fps and handle 2K

video at 60fps. Snapdragon 800 will also be able to produce 7.1 channel DTS-HD and DD Plus audio

standards.

Prior to the arrival of the 800, the Snapdragon 600 will be released. It boasts a 1.9 GHz max clock speed,

speed enhanced Adreno 320 GPU and LPDDR3 memory.

The 200 and 400 will also be available for smartphones.It seems likely that we will see Snapdragons fast

becoming a popular choice of system wear for mobile phones.



CHAPTER-3

HISTORY OF SNAPDRAGON PROCESSORS

In November of 2005, Qualcomm introduces the Scorpion processor, an advanced mobile microprocessor

delivering 1 GHz of processing speed and unmatched power efficiency. The Scorpion core is the first

microprocessor specifically designed and optimized for integration into Qualcomm’s Mobile Station

Modem™ (MSM™) solutions, and enables the convergence of mobile handsets with consumer electronics

features.

In July of 2007, market research firm iSupply names Qualcomm as the world’s leading mobile chipset

provider, citing the Company’s strong position in supplying integrated circuits (chipsets) to manufacturers of

advanced 3G mobile devices worldwide.

In October of 2007, Qualcomm begins collaboration with Microsoft, enabling multiple Windows Mobile

smartphones to launch worldwide using Qualcomm integrated chipsets.

In November of 2007, Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon platform and two chipset solutions featuring

the platform. The QSD8250™ and QSD8650™ are the first chipset solutions to break the gigahertz barrier

with multimode broadband and multimedia features, and offer an unprecedented combination of mobile data

processing, multimedia performance, 3G wireless connectivity and the lowest levels of power consumption

for all-day battery life. The Snapdragon platform delivers an instant-on and always-connected user

experience, opening up a new era of innovative computing and consumer wireless mobile devices.

In May of 2008, Qualcomm MEMS Technologies (QMT) demonstrates the first reflective Interferometric

Modulation (IMOD) color mirasol™ display. IMOD technology requires no backlighting and reflects light

so that wavelengths interfere with each other creating pure, vivid colors. The first commercial product is a

0.9-inch IMOD color mirasol display introduced by Freestyle Audio in its next-generation MP3 player

product line. A variety of mobile devices, including mobile phones, stand to benefit from mirasol displays,

which require significantly less power and harness ambient light sources to automatically scale for optimal

viewing in virtually any lighting condition.



In July of 2008, Qualcomm completes the world's first data call using High-Speed Packet Access Plus

(HSPA+) network technology. The call achieves a data transfer rate of more than 20 Mbps in a 5 MHz

channel. HSPA+, also known as HSPA Evolved, allows operators to double the data and triple the voice

capacity of their networks compared to current HSPA deployments. The successful demonstration was

achieved on Qualcomm's MDM8200™ product, the industry's first chipset solution for HSPA+.

In October of 2008, the G1 — the world's first Android-based mobile device launches — powered by a

Qualcomm chipset. The launch of the T-Mobile G1, manufactured by HTC, is a breakthrough moment for

Linux-based open mobile application platforms. Qualcomm’s close relationship with T-Mobile, HTC and

many other members of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA) was instrumental in achieving this milestone.

Qualcomm worked with HTC on the design and development of this first Android-based device, optimizing

the software and integrating with the Company’s MSM7201A-a single chip, dual-core solution.

In 4th Quarter of 2008, the first chipsets in the Snapdragon family, the QSD8650 and the QSD8250, were

made available. In February of 2009, Qualcomm introduces the world’s first complete multimode 3G/ LTE

integrated chipset solution. Targeting smartphones, the MSM8960 supports all of the world’s leading mobile

broadband standards including CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev. B and Simultaneous Voice-Data Operation (SV-

DO) as well as multi-carrier HSPA+ and LTE.

In March of 2009, Qualcomm’s Board of Directors elects Dr. Paul E. Jacobs as chairman of the board after

Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs steps down, Irwin continues to serve as a member of the board of directors.

In September of 2009, the number of CDMA subscribers surpasses half a billion users worldwide, validating

Qualcomm’s unwavering confidence that the technology would one day play a critical role in global mobile

communications. (CDMA = cdmaOne, CDMA2000 1X and EV-DO.)

On 1 June 2010, Qualcomm announced sampling of the MSM8x60 series of Snapdragon SoCs. On 17

November 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.



On 5 January 2011, a version of Microsoft Windows 7 compiled for ARM was shown running on the

Snapdragon SoC at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. On 3 August 2011, Qualcomm announced a plan

to use simple names (S1, S2, S3 and S4) for Snapdragon processors so that the public can better understand

the products. The higher the number, the newer generation of SoC it is. On 7 January 2013, Qualcomm

announced new names and tiers for the 2013 line of Snapdragon SoC's, Snapdragon 200, 400, 600 and 800.

The model tiers can easiest be described as equivalent to the Play (200), Plus (400), Pro (600) and Prime

(800) tiers of the S4 generation of SoCs.

Bolstered by heavy demand for smartphones and strong market uptake for mobile broadband services, the

worldwide number of 3G connections surpasses 1 billion in April of 2010. (3G = CDMA2000, WCDMA

and TD-SCDMA.)

In June of 2010, Qualcomm samples its first dual-CPU SnapdragonTM chipsets. The Mobile Station

ModemTM (MSMTM) MSM8x60TM solutions integrate two of Qualcomm’s enhanced cores — running at

up to 1.2GHz. The expanded Snapdragon chipset platform is redefining mobility for consumers around the

world by offering an unprecedented combination of mobile processing performance, powerful multimedia,

ubiquitous connectivity and optimized power consumption to enable a new generation of smart mobile

devices.



CHAPTER-4

FEATURES OF SNAPDRAGON PROCESSOR

There are lots of features that consist on a single Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chipset. Snapdragon

processors enable next-level user experiences. Each one is a comprehensive all-in-one system, specifically

designed to enable best-in-class mobile experiences with all-day battery life. Snapdragon processors also

enable advanced connectivity, jaw-dropping graphics, and powerful and efficient processing and

multitasking.

The main features are as follows:

4.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU):

The CPU in a Snapdragon processor is custom-built to handle the toughest jobs while also intelligently

powering down when the task is simple and when another Snapdragon processing component can do the job

just as well and at lower power. This adaptability means our CPU has the smarts to handle exactly what it

does best with incredible speed and without draining your battery.

With today’s devices it’s not just about taking on one task. It’s about being able to handle several at once.

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors feature custom designed CPUs that are meant to perform several

processor intensive tasks with speed and efficiency.

Snapdragon custom design our own microarchitecture, called “Krait,” based on the ARM instruction set.

This allows us to innovate and improve performance every step of the way. The Krait CPU design uses

asynchronous symmetric multiprocessing (aSMP), a technology that can throttle the frequency of each CPU

core independently. This allows the CPU to use only the number of cores and amount of power needed to

complete the task at hand, resulting in an incredibly power efficient design. Watch the video to see how

performance comes from design.



The multiple Krait cores inside advanced versions of Snapdragon processors are powerful enough to take on

the toughest jobs. Yet, they’re smart enough to power down when the task is simple. The asynchronous

design allows them to work independently, and that’s impressive. See what a quad-core Snapdragon

processor can accomplish in this video.

4.2 Graphical Processing Unit (GPU):

Not only is our GPU the powerhouse behind the console quality 3D graphics capabilities of Snapdragon

processors, but it’s also a key Snapdragon processing component, engineered to work efficiently right

alongside the Snapdragon CPU and DSP. Whether it's rendering 3D objects in an augmented reality app or

enabling hours of gameplay, the GPU is a serious number crunching machine.

Movies, games and animations, let’s face it, graphics are important to you. That is why the all-in-one design

of Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors include Adreno GPUs built right in. This feature enables console-

quality gaming graphics and smooth web browsing experiences.

You want to roll in the 16-bit world? Stop reading now. You want to enjoy console-quality graphics right on

your mobile device? Feast your eyes on the difference between a Snapdragon enhanced mobile game, and

the standard one-size-fits-all gaming experience.

Graphics are an essential part of the mobile experience. That’s why we design our own graphics processing

unit that is integrated into the Snapdragon processor. We call it Adreno. Adreno GPUs significantly

accelerate the rendering of complex geometries to meet a level of graphics performance required by today’s

most complex and realistic mobile games, user interfaces, web browsers and other advanced graphics

applications. Watch the video to see how Snapdragon’s GPU technology enables next-generation graphics.

What is designed to ensure your graphics are quick, no matter how complex? That would be FlexRender.

FlexRender is a proprietary technology built into our Adreno 300-series GPUs that helps render graphics for

gaming faster and more efficiently.

How do Snapdragon processors render graphics so fast and so crisply? A little thing called Unified Shader

Architecture, smart technology designed to dynamically adjust how it allocates its resources depending on

the type of graphics being rendered. Both pixel and vertex shaders can throttle up and down independently,



so what you see is stunning graphics and performance and what you don't see is an unnecessary reduction in

battery life.

4.3 Digital Signal Processing (DSP):

Another key Snapdragon processing component, the Snapdragon DSP is designed to be a low-power

processing workhorse, powering many of the audio capabilities of Snapdragon processors and working

closely with the Snapdragon CPU and GPU to help Snapdragon processors efficiently deliver the coolest

user experiences with all day battery life.

It’s an essential processing engine for mobile heterogeneous computing. The fundamental premise of

heterogeneous computing is that running the appropriate task on the most suitable processing engine delivers

performance and power benefits. I’ve described how having the right specialized processing engines,

namely the CPU, GPU, and DSP, in the system-on-a-chip is key since it delivers the best user experience. So

why is the DSP in particular so important? In a recent webinar Qualcomm Technologies took a deep dive

into DSPs and looked at the role they play in mobile heterogeneous computing. Here are my key takeaways.

The DSP plays a key role in mobile heterogeneous computing. New applications offer breakthrough

experiences and increase our engagement with our mobile devices. Many of these experiences—such as

sound and image enhancements as well as advanced camera and sensor capabilities—include signal-

processing tasks that the DSP excels in executing at low power. And saving power not only extends the

battery life of the mobile device, it also keeps your phone cooler and provides a better user experience.

A DSP architecture has unique benefits and is different from CPU and GPU architectures. As highlighted in

the webinar, DSPs have a fundamentally different architecture than a CPU or GPU. As a result of the

architectural decisions, DSPs have two key attributes:

DSPs maximize work per clock cycle. DSPs are designed to execute complex math in parallel,

which is common in many signal processing applications. For example, the Hexagon DSP is able to

execute the main Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) loop, which is 29 “simple reduced instruction set

computing (RISC) operations,” in one clock cycle. By having hardware and an instruction set

architecture (ISA) optimally designed for the FFT, the FFT is executed with higher performance in

shorter time—and at lower energy.



DSPs deliver high performance at lower clock frequencies, which saves power. Power is directly

proportional to the clock frequency and voltage squared. To run the clock at a higher frequency

requires a higher voltage, which leads to an exponential increase in power draw. For example, the

Hexagon DSP is able to run at low clock frequencies while delivering high performance through

hardware multi-threading, and by maximizing work per clock cycle.

Because of its unique architecture, the DSP has different strengths, which allow it to excel at different tasks.

With the introduction of cameras and high-resolution displays, many new “vision” tasks have emerged.

Many of these vision tasks run at higher performance and lower power on a DSP compared to running on a

single-core or quad-core CPU.

Not all DSPs are created equal. The Hexagon DSP from Qualcomm Technologies has an efficient mobile

architecture that delivers the most performance per MHz. Looking at the benchmarking results from BDTI,

the Hexagon DSP beats its most relevant mobile competitor.

The DSP architecture efficiently delivers the most performance per MHz because Qualcomm Technologies

controls the Hexagon DSP ISA and custom designs the DSP specifically for mobile. This allows Qualcomm

Technologies to:

Evolve the Hexagon DSP ISA for the expanding and evolving mobile use cases.

Deliver features when appropriate.

Carefully balance the DSP with the rest of the custom designed processing engines in the overall

Snapdragon processor, leading to smart integration.

The Hexagon DSP enables rich user experiences. The Hexagon DSP started as a processing engine primarily

used for voice and simple audio playback. The Hexagon DSP has expanded its role and is now used for a

variety of use cases, such as image enhancement, computer vision, augmented reality, video processing, and

sensor processing.

Now you know why DSPs are so important. The Hexagon DSP goes a step further with a unique

architecture that allows it to offer the required performance for emerging mobile experiences at low power.



4.4 Connectivity:

If you like smooth uploads and downloads, seamless video and music streaming, crystal-clear voice calls,

and quickly sharing photos with friends, you’ll love the connectivity features of Snapdragon processors.

Blazing fast 4G LTE, indoor and outdoor navigation, and support for the latest WiFi and Bluetooth are all

available on Snapdragon processors.

Your connection to the world comes through your smartphone. With a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™

processor at the heart of your device, you have an abundance of connection options. 3G, 4G LTE, Wifi,

Bluetooth and more, Snapdragon processors give you confidence in your ability to connect.

The majority of what your mobile device can do is dependent on what it is connected to. That’s why

Snapdragon processors give you faster, more secure, and more stable methods to connect to other networks

and other devices. Our patented Gobi™ modem helps you establish and maintain a strong connection to

your network for crystal clear voice and high-speed data.

The Gobi modem in your mobile device keeps you connected to the internet by keeping you connected to

4G or 3G based on the best available cell tower signal available -- so you can keep watching, scrolling and

streaming wherever you go.

When your videos play seamlessly and photos upload in the blink of an eye, you may not notice the Gobi

modem that connects you to 4G LTE networks. Without one though, your uploads slow and buffering may

feel like minutes not seconds. That’s because Gobi modems are what connect your mobile devices to blazing

fast 4G LTE networks that can deliver at 10x the speed of 3G.

Your car can now be as connected as your smartphone or tablet. With a Gobi modem embedded in the

newest vehicles, you can get wireless connectivity on the road Automakers are beginning to announce

commercial models with embedded Gobi modems to give their vehicles in-car Wi-Fi hotspots, internet

radio, web services and an augmented navigation system. This is the future of connected cars, brought to

you by Gobi.



Gobi modems are designed to work efficiently as a discrete solution or built into Snapdragon™ processors.

This means you have greater network coverage and more powerful signals while efficiently using less

battery life to stay connected to the network.

Beyond a better network connection, Gobi modems are designed to enable a better voice connection with

advanced voice capabilities, such as HD voice. This technology can provide clearer calls, even in noisy

environments, by canceling out background noise so you can hear, and be heard, with better clarity.

The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processors take advantage of Qualcomm’s IZat technology to give you

precise location information inside and out. By using an array of signals including precision GNSS, which

consists of GPS and Glonass location receivers, location data can be used for accurate mapping as well as

many applications. So navigating the world isn’t just easier, it’s more exact. Watch the video to see how

Snapdragon helps keep you on the right path.

Tune in to FM radio, or tune out with Bluetooth connected headphones. Snapdragon processors enable all

the connections you need to get the most out of or into your device. Connections Include:

● Wi-Fi

● Modem

● Bluetooth

● GPS

● HDMI

● USB

4.5 Power Management:

Use your Snapdragon powered device longer and recharge it more quickly with the custom power

management technologies integrated into Snapdragon processors and Qualcomm Quick Charge, which can

speed up charge time by up to 75%.

The best smartphones and tablets balance performance with battery efficiency so you don’t have to worry

about a dead battery slowing you down. Custom power management technologies are integrated into

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors for smarter battery optimization and quicker charging -- so devices

are ready to go when you are.



Snapdragon powered smartphones and tablets are designed to combat overheating that can reduce

performance, reliability and can damage your mobile device’s battery. Check out the video to see how our

processors keep their cool so you don’t lose yours.

BatteryGuru is an Android app for smartphones powered by Snapdragon processors that is designed to

optimize your device for battery longevity based on how you use it. You can see which applications are

hogging power, and which aren’t. BatteryGuru automatically learns your habits and preferences and adjusts

your smartphone's settings for you to help you enjoy even longer battery life.

The Snapdragon BatteryGuru app is designed to intelligently learn your usage patterns on the majority of

Snapdragon powered smartphones. It then uses that data to optimize your battery life without disabling all

connectivity so that you can continue to receive emails, calendar invites, social updates, and notifications,

including reminders to plug in if the battery won't last until the next regular charge time, and a daily

reminder to ensure a regular charge isn't missed.

Snapdragon BatteryGuru doesn’t require any user configuration. It automatically learns and adjusts the

smartphone settings for you.

Snapdragon BatteryGuru picks up your smartphone behaviors after just 3-4 days and then lets you know

when it’s ready to start extending your battery life and improving your smartphone experience. All the

while, Snapdragon BatteryGuru continues to operate in the background, getting a deeper understanding of

how you use your smartphone and continuing to improve your experience over time.

Ability to share resources: an open source CMS enables the ability to share resources between companies

and large organizations such as public sector bodies. The benefits of doing so are distributed between these

companies which save time, reduce costs and boosts productivity.

Snapdragon BatteryGuru works on the majority of Snapdragon-powered devices running Android 4.0 (Ice

Cream Sandwich) and above. If you have a device powered by a Snapdragon S3 processor, and Snapdragon

S4 processor, or a Snapdragon 200, 400, 600, or 800 processor, you can use Snapdragon BatteryGuru.

With Qualcomm Quick Charge, a technology designed to dramatically speed up your charging time, the

power available from your Qualcomm ready USB charging source is maximized to reduce the time you’re



plugged in compared to devices without fast charging technology. With Quick Charge 1.0, you can get up to

40 percent faster charging, and with Quick Charge 2.0, charging time can improve up to 75 percent. Check

out the video to see how you can spend less time charging and more time doing.

Qualcomm Quick Charge, a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is the next generation of fast charging

technology for smartphones, tablets and larger mobile computing devices like slim notebooks. Available

today in a wide range of devices, including over 70 that are based on Snapdragon™ processors, Qualcomm

Quick Charge is leading the advancement of smartphone battery management.

4.6 Security:

Snapdragon processors have built-in security systems that create a safe haven for your sensitive information.

These security systems are engineered to create a direct and safe communication link between your sensitive

data and trusted recipients like banks and stores, while keeping intruders out.

To make the most of all the cool features on your smartphone, you need to trust that your data is secure.

With a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor at the heart of your device, your sensitive information is better

protected. So you can do more and be safe doing it.

Your phone is your life in your pocket, which means you take it everywhere you go. Malicious software and

phishing attacks can make your valuable personal information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit

card numbers, vulnerable to hackers and other virtual vandals. Snapdragon processors create a sanctuary for

your important data and give you confidence to do more with your mobile device. The improved safety

features of Snapdragon processors include:

● A secure boot hardware root of trust, designed to protect your phone from the very beginning

● Secure file systems designed to keep your sensitive data safe

● A trusted execution environment, engineered to separate execution of security services

● Hardware firewall technology, made to protect user interaction with the device

SecureMSM® architecture is state of the art security technology designed to protect your most sensitive

assets and to give you a secure online experience while maintaining high performance.



4.7 Multimedia:

Capture your own UltraHD video with surround sound. And play it back on your home theater system or on

your mobile device - with playback quality so sharp, you’ll think you were there. With Snapdragon

processors, you get superior video and audio technologies, designed to make your voice calls clearer and

give you dazzling music and video on the go.

A Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ enabled mobile device is your ticket to non-stop entertainment. High

Definition and 3D movies and high-quality music streams are what you want. Snapdragon processors make

sure you get it and have enough battery for another screening.

Recording and playing video on your mobile device never looked so good. The Snapdragon 800 processor is

the first commercial mobile processor with UltraHD video support, for four times the resolution of full HD

1080p. So you can use your mobile device to deliver UltraHD content to your TV, including your own video

footage shot in UltraHD. Or playback multiple full HD 1080p videos at once on an ultra HD display. With

IMAX resolution video record and playback in your pocket, Snapdragon processors put you in the director’s

seat.

Snapdragon are on the verge of a new era driven by visual experiences on mobile devices, and the next big

thing is 4K Ultra HD. The new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 805 processor is the mobile industry's first, truly

end-to-end 4K Ultra HD platform that offers the full 4K experience.

Take in a visual masterpiece in stunning HD and advanced 7.1 surround sound. Or get award-worthy

yourself, with the ability to capture full HD 1080p video with full surround sound. Many Snapdragon

processors enable up to 3 cameras per device and capture stills of up to 20 megapixels. Yes, this is what it’s

like to have a studio in your hands. You’ll be walking down the red carpet in no time.

Tiny standard definition video clips are so 2004. Stream full-HD 1080p video right to your mobile device

via the fastest available network – Snapdragon has it all. Put on a viewing party by sharing it on your big

screen HDTV with or without an HDMI cable. No buffering. No waiting.



Why settle for a single movie when you can have the whole trilogy? Snapdragon processors take your movie

viewing to another level by providing superior battery life. So don’t roll the end credits yet, there’s another

movie waiting in your queue.

Stream all the music you want from popular apps like Pandora and Spotify or takeover the system and use

your smart device as the remote. From top 40 hits to dub step remixes of your marching band practice, your

smartphone or tablet is the key to rocking the party.

Listening to music, playing video games or watching a movie on your smartphone or tablet can be

disappointing when you only have stereo sound. HD Audio solutions in Qualcomm® Snapdragon™

powered devices deliver a more immersive experience from ear to ear—with 7.1 advanced surround sound.

You can also record and play back dynamic surround sound with your wireless device in the palm of your

hand. Watch the video and experience the HD Audio difference (and don’t forget to grab your headphones).

4.8 Camera:

The line between a smartphone and a high-end digital camera is getting blurry. You can leave your

traditional camera at home with the sharp image resolutions supported by Snapdragon processors,

engineered for zero shutter lag, face detection, and advanced post-processing features like object removal

and cloning.

With Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors powering your mobile device's digital cameras, you have the

power of professional camera equipment available in the palm of your hand. With still-camera capabilities to

rival professional equipment and next generation video features, you can replace the traditional camera with

one powerful, pocket-sized, mobile device.

Snapdragon 800 series mobile processors are designed to give your mobile devices the features and

functionality of standard video cameras available today, including image stabilization, picture-in-picture and

touch-to-track selections. With Snapdragon processors, you also receive 4K “UltraHD” resolution, with dual

ISPs for higher performance and thermal efficiency. This means faster, higher-quality video, increased

functionality and sleek portability for performance on the go.

With up to 21 megapixel sensors and editing capability built right in, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors

are designed to allow your mobile device to rival the best digital still cameras available. You’ll find features



unavailable anywhere else, including object cloning, selectable focus, and perspective correction. Meaning

you get the high speed, high quality hardware you want, with the convenience of an easy-to-carry mobile

device.

4.9 Sensors:

Whether you’re waking up your device with just the sound of your voice or relying on the accuracy of a

navigation app, you’re enjoying the benefits of the Snapdragon sensor core. It’s a low-power, always on

solution, designed to ensure the sensors of your device are at the ready, working seamlessly with the rest of

the system, and utilizing as little power as possible.

From voice and location recognition to speed and temperature monitoring, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™

sensor core is designed to take in and intelligently use information from a variety of sensors to make some

incredible mobile experiences happen—all while using as little power as possible.

At the heart of some of the most advanced smartphones and tablets, the sensor core in a Snapdragon

processor is designed to keep your device ready to receive data from your device’s sensors and then

efficiently enable advanced features that help with GPS, gaming, camera stabilization, health monitoring and

more.

4.10 Navigation:

Snapdragon processors are designed to get you where you’re going more reliably and more quickly.

Advanced iZat technology boosts location finding accuracy, connectivity and speed. It has access to both

standard GPS radio satellites and the GLONASS network of 24 additional satellites for a better fix on your

location.

Searching for powerful, accurate navigation? Look no further. Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors

incorporate Qualcomm IZat™ location technologies so you and your apps can discover where you are, and

also who and what is around you. Plus, with access to the GLONASS™ satellite network you can connect to

nearly double the available GPS satellites which means less connection interruption. And even in crowded

areas, you can get location information accurate to less than two meters.



Whether you’re navigating the streets, meeting friends at a restaurant, calling for help, or shopping for the

perfect gift, knowing your exact location can make a big difference. For more than a decade, Qualcomm’s

mobile solutions have included cutting-edge location features – providing navigation and E-911 capabilities

for over a billion mobile devices and hundreds of operator networks.

Today, Qualcomm offers a complete portfolio of IZat™ technologies and solutions that provide ubiquitous

location capabilities. The IZat location platform, a product of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., transforms the way

we think about “where” beyond a navigational fix. With accurate information about “who” and “what” is

around you, IZat provides much-needed context to make life more simple and convenient – indoors,

outdoors, wherever you are.

As a result, people can take advantage of a growing number of location-based services to:

Discover local points of interest (restaurants, stores, gas stations, etc.)

Find their way driving, walking through airports, shopping centers, museums, etc.

Save money at nearby businesses

Connect with friends and family

Track their things and pets

Engage in mobile blogging, gaming and geo-tagging

As more consumers and businesses rely upon these useful applications, IZat location solutions help

Qualcomm’s customers meet their increasingly demanding requirements.

By using an array of signals including precision GNSS, which consists of GPS and Glonass location

receivers, location data can be used for accurate mapping as well as for many applications. So navigating the

world isn’t just easier, it’s more exact. Watch the video to see how Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors

help keep you on the right path.

4.11 Display:

Display the content from your smartphone or tablet to your home TV – and even do it wirelessly.

Snapdragon processors are designed to bring to life higher display resolutions (up to 2560x2048p) and

display outputs of up to UltraHD (4x1080p).



CHAPTER-5

SNAPDRAGON SERIES

At the heart of today’s most advanced devices there’s a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor enabling a

world of next-level experiences. Each tier of Snapdragon processors is designed to give mobile users a

perfect balance of power and efficiency. The result is a broad spectrum of mobile technology that is

innovative enough to carry the name Snapdragon.

5.1 Snapdragon Series 200:

Designed to make exceptional performance more accessible than ever, Snapdragon 200 processors let you

enjoy the most popular mobile experiences while optimizing battery life. Snapdragon 200 processors are

made to allow smooth navigation and switching between apps while delivering vibrant HD visuals and

premium multichannel audio.

Specifications:

Processing Quad ARM® Cortex™ A5 CPU at up to 1.4GHz per core or Quad ARM

Cortex A7 CPU at up to 1.2GHz per core

LP-DDR2 memory for high performance and low latency

GPU Adreno 203 or Adreno 302 GPU delivers over 100% increase in graphics

processing performance1.

Support for graphics APIs like OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0 and WebGL 1.0

Power

Management

Energy efficient LP process and dynamic GPU clock and voltage scaling

DSP Up to QDSP5

DSP enables ultra-low power operation for a variety of applications like music

playback, enhanced audio effects, computer vision processing and still and

video image enhancements. DSP now supports floating point calculations,



byte vector operations, dynamic multithreading and expanded multimedia

instructions for enhanced low power performance

Modem Support for fastest global connections and advanced modem technologies

CDMA/UMTS, HSPA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 1xRev.A, 1xEV-DO Rev. A/B

HSPA+, TD-SDCMA2

USB USB 2.0

Bluetooth BT4.0

WiFi Supports 802.11n for peak Wi-Fi performance

GPS IZAT location technology features GNSS for accurate auto and pedestrian

navigation and indoor location capabilities for advanced location-based

services

Video/Audio Capture and playback video at 720p HD

HD multichannel sound with DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus

Camera Up to 8 Megapixel

Take high-resolution, 3D photos with up to 8 Megapixel camera support

Display 1280x800, HD up to 720p

Process

Technology

45nmLP

28nm LP2

1 Compared to its predecessor, Adreno 2002 Available only in select processors

Snapdragon 200 processors include the following part numbers: 8110, 8210, 8610, 8112, 8212, 8612, 8225Q

and 8625Q




Snapdragon 400 processors are designed to deliver the most popular smartphone features including HD

video capture and playback, HD multichannel audio, and a high megapixel camera. Its proven performance

is made to let you switch seamlessly between your favorite apps and enjoy amazing visuals whether you’re

capturing memories, streaming movies or playing the latest 3D games.

Snapdragon tested our Snapdragon 400 dual-core processor against a competitor’s quad-core processor in a

standard benchmark test for performance and the numbers spoke for themselves. The test included all major

smartphone elements like the memory, I/O and 2D and 3D graphics with our dual-core processor coming out

on top for better and faster performance.

Surfing the web should be fast and seamless, like a school of fish. So to test how our Snapdragon 400 dual-

core processor would fare against a competitor’s quad-core processor, we used the fish tank IE test. In the

test, a quicker, smoother processor is represented with more fish and faster swimming in the virtual tank. A

big school of fish swimming fast laps in the tank shows how our dual-core outswam the competition.

When it comes to gaming on your smartphone, you want smooth graphics and fast performance. We tested

our dual-core processor against a competitor’s quad-core processor with two widely-used gaming

benchmarks. The results show the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 dual-core processor out-pacing the

competition and delivering smoother graphics. Check out how the speed and seamless graphics on the

Snapdragon device in the side-by-side comparison.

Which processor is better at keeping your GPS tracking your every turn? We used two popular map

applications to test our Snapdragon 400 dual-core processor against a competitor’s quad-core processor to

see which would find your position and provide directions faster. We also ran GPS tests to see which could

find more active satellites faster. Even after giving the competition a bit of a head start, the Snapdragon

device found its way faster and used more active satellites to get us there.

Specifications:

CPU Quad ARM® Cortex™ A7 CPU at up to 1.6GHz per core1

Dual core Krait 300 CPU at up to 1.7GHz per core1



Dual core Krait 200 CPU at up to 1.2GHz per core1

LP-DDR2 and LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency1

GPU Adreno 305 or 306 GPU delivers over 50% increase in graphics processing

performance2.

APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX, OpenCL, Renderscript Compute and

FlexRender™3

Power

Management

Energy efficient LP process1 and dynamic GPU clock and voltage scaling

Asynchronous Multi-Processing (aSMP) dynamic CPU power control for sustained

peak performance1

Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0 integrated for up to 40% faster battery charging4

DSP Hexagon QDSP6

Hexagon DSP enables ultra-low power operation for a variety of applications like music

playback, enhanced audio effects, computer vision processing and still and video image

enhancements

Hexagon DSP now supports floating point calculations, byte vector operations, dynamic

multithreading and expanded multimedia instructions for enhanced low power

performance

Modem Support for fastest global connections and advanced modem technologies—TD-

SCDMA, DC-HSPA+ (up to 42Mbps), and 4G LTE speeds up to 150MBps1

USB USB 2.0

Bluetooth BT4.0 + Integrated digital core

WiFi Supports legacy 802.11n and new 802.11ac for peak Wi-Fi performance1

GPS IZat location technology features GNSS for accurate auto and pedestrian navigation and



indoor location capabilities for advanced location-based services

Video/Audio Capture and playback video at up to 1080p HD


Camera Up to 13.5 Megapixel, stereoscopic 3D1

Take high-resolution, 3D photos with up to 13.5 Megapixel camera support1

Display Up to 1080p HD external display1

Miracast™ support features wireless streaming to HD external display

Process

Technology

28nm LP

1 Available only in select processors2 Compared to its predecessor, Adreno 2203 FlexRender is designed to help the Adreno GPU boost speed and save power by dynamically switching

between drawing pixels in direct or deferred rendering mode4 As compared to devices without Fast Charge technology

Snapdragon 400 processors include the following part numbers: 8028, 8228, 8628, 8928, 8926, 8030AB,

8226, 8230, 8230AB, 8626, 8630, 8630AB, 8930 and 8930AB

5.2.1 Snapdragon Series 410:

Specifications:

CPU Quad ARM® Cortex™ A53 at up to 1.4 GHz per core1

LP-DDR2 and LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency1

GPU Adreno 306 GPU delivers over 50% increase in graphics processing performance2

APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX, OpenCL, Renderscript Compute and FlexRender™3

Power Management

Energy efficient LP process1 and dynamic GPU clock and voltage scalingQualcomm Quick Charge 1.0 integrated for up to 40% faster battery charging4



DSP Hexagon DSP (QDSP6)Hexagon DSP enables ultra-low power operation for a variety of applications like music playback, enhanced audio effects, computer vision processing and still and video image enhancementsHexagon DSP now supports floating point calculations, byte vector operations, dynamic multithreading and expanded multimedia instructions for enhanced low power performance

Modem Support for fastest global connections and advanced modem technologies—TD-SCDMA, DC-HSPA+ (up to 42Mbps), and 4G LTE speeds up to 150MBp1

USB USB 2.0


WiFi Supports legacy 802.11n and new 802.11ac for peak Wi-Fi performance1

GPS IZat location technology features GNSS for accurate auto and pedestrian navigation and indoor location capabilities for advanced location-based services

Video/Audio Capture and playback video at up to 1080p HDHD multichannel sound with DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus

Camera Up to 13.5 Megapixel, stereoscopic 3D1

Take high-resolution, 3D photos with up to 13.5 Megapixel camera support1

Display Up to 1080p HD external display1

Miracast™ support features wireless streaming to HD external display

Process Technology

28nm LP

1 Available only in select processors2 Compared to its predecessor, Adreno 2203 FlexRender is designed to help the Adreno GPU boost speed and save power by dynamically switching

between drawing pixels in direct or deferred rendering mode4 As compared to devices without Fast Charge technology



Snapdragon 410 processors include the following part numbers: 8916


Snapdragon 600 processors are designed to outperform other new mobile processors in performance per

watt. Offering system-wide architectural improvements, key component upgrades and expanded

connectivity options, Snapdragon 600 processors efficiently enable the kinds of advanced user experiences

today's users demand, like smooth online 3D gaming and super responsive web browsing.

Specifications:

CPU 28nm LP quad core Krait 300 CPU at up to 1.9GHz per core


GPU Speed enhanced Adreno 320 GPU delivers over 300% increase in graphics processing

performance1

Support for advanced graphic and compute APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX,

OpenCL, Renderscript Compute and FlexRender™2

Power

Management


Asynchronous Multi-Processing (aSMP) dynamic CPU power control for power-

optimized performance

Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0 integrated for up to 40% faster battery charging

DSP Hexagon, QDSP6


playback, enhanced audio effects, computer vision processing and still and video image

enhancements

USB USB 2.0




Display Enjoy your photos, videos and games on large, high-resolution display devices (up to

2048x1536) and even on 1080p external displays

WiFi 802.11ac3 Wi-Fi for peak Wi-Fi performance + Integrated digital core3

Publicly demonstrated to 280 Mbps UDP

GPS IZAT™ location technology features GNSS for accurate auto and pedestrian navigation

and Indoor Location capabilities for advanced location-based services

Video/Audio Capture and playback video at 1080p HD


Camera Up to 21 Megapixel, stereoscopic 3D

Take high-resolution, 3D photos with 21 Megapixel stereoscopic camera support

Process

Technology

28nm LP

1 Compared to its predecessor, Adreno 3052 FlexRender is designed to help the Adreno GPU boost speed and save power by dynamically switching

between drawing pixels in direct or deferred rendering mode3 Available only in select processors

Snapdragon 600 processors include the following part numbers: 8064T, 8064M

5.3.1 Snapdragon Series 602A:

Specifications:

CPU 28nm LP quad core Krait CPU at up to 1.5 GHz per core




GPU Speed enhanced Adreno 320 GPU delivers over 300% increase in graphics

processing performance1

Support for advanced graphic and compute APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0,

OpenCL, and FlexRender™2

Power

Management


Asynchronous Multi-Processing (aSMP) dynamic CPU power control for power-

optimized performance

Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0 integrated for up to 40% faster battery charging

DSP Hexagon, QDSP6

Hexagon DSP enables ultra-low power operation for a variety of applications like

music playback, enhanced audio effects, computer vision processing and still and

video image enhancements

USB USB 2.0


WiFi Wi-Fi WLAN 802.11ac 5GHz high capacity high data rate, with 802.11 a/b/g/n

2.5GHz backward compatibility

GPS IZAT™ location technology features GNSS for accurate auto navigation

Video/Audio Advanced audio playback, audio effects, Echo Cancellation/Noise Suppression, HD

voice, Multi-format audio decoding, Video functions, 2D to 3D auto-conversion,

Augmented reality processing

Camera MIPI—CSI with support for up to 3 simultaneous cameras



FPD-LINK II Input

NTSC composite input

Display Touch panel support on main display

Dual LVDS, HDMI 1.4

Process

Technology

28nm LP


between drawing pixels in direct or deferred rendering mode

Snapdragon 602A processors include the following part numbers: 8064-AU


Specifications:

CPU Quad ARM® Cortex™ A53 at up to 1.8 GHz per core


32-bit and 64-bit capable

GPU Adreno 405 GPU

Support for advanced graphic and compute APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX

11, OpenCL, Geometry Shading, Hardware Tesselation, Renderscript Compute and

FlexRender™1

Power

Management

Quick Charge 1.0 integrated for up to 40% faster battery charging2

DSP mDSP



Shared with Modem QDSP6

Modem Gobi™ True 4G LTE World Mode, supporting LTE FDD, LTE TDD, WCDMA,

CDMA1x, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA and GSM3

Gobi 4G LTE CAT4 for speeds up to 150 Mbps

QTI’s 3rd Generation LTE modem, with support for RF360 and popular requirements

such as LTE-Broadcast and LTE/3G Multi-SIM

USB USB 2.0

Bluetooth BT4.0 + BLE(Bluetooth low energy)

WiFi 802.11ac3 Wi-Fi for peak Wi-Fi performance

GPS IZat™ GNSS location technology combines multiple location services into a single

high performance navigation system for auto and pedestrian applications

Video/Audio Capture, playback and display video in Full HD at 60fps


Display Higher display resolutions (up to 2560x2048) and Miracast 1080p HD support

Process

Technology

28nm LP

QRD QRD supported

1 FlexRender is designed to help the Adreno GPU boost speed and save power by dynamically switching

between drawing pixels in direct or deferred rendering mode



2 As compared to devices without fast charge technology3 Available only in select processors

The Snapdragon 610 processor includes the following part number: 8936


Specifications:

CPU Octa-core ARM® Cortex™ A53 (Quad 1.8 GHz + Quad 1.0 GHz)


32-bit and 64-bit capable

GPU Adreno 405 GPU

Support for advanced graphic and compute APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX

11, OpenCL, Geometry Shading, Hardware Tesselation, Renderscript Compute and

FlexRender™1

Power

Management


DSP mDSP

Shared with Modem QDSP6



Gobi 4G LTE CAT4 for speeds up to 150 Mbps



USB USB 2.0



Bluetooth BT4.0 + BLE(Bluetooth low energy)

WiFi 802.11ac3 Wi-Fi for peak Wi-Fi performance

GPS IZat™ GNSS location technology combines multiple location services into a single

high performance navigation system for auto and pedestrian applications

Video/Audio Capture, playback and display video in Full HD at 60fps



Process

Technology

28nm LP

QRD QRD supported


between drawing pixels in direct or deferred rendering mode2 As compared to devices without fast charge technology3 Available only in select processors

The Snapdragon 615 processor includes the following part number: 8939

5.4 Snapdragon Series 800

Snapdragon 800 processors represent a leap forward in performance and power efficiency. Designed to

deliver outstanding overall user experience, the Snapdragon 800 processors expand the possibilities of



seamless connected computing while enabling brand new high-end mobile experiences including Ultra HD

video, multichannel HD audio and advanced imaging.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor leverages its Asynchronous Multi-Processing (aSMP) design to

produce amazing results. Select a task and one the four cores will snap into action. Each core can throttle up

and down depending on the task. The result is increased battery efficiency and a whole lot of performance.

Ready to see the latest and greatest in the world of mobile gaming? Check out the Snapdragon 800

processor. It can power HD quality resolution and amazing 3D gaming experiences.

Ready to see the future of mobile imaging? With up to three cameras and sixteen sensors, devices containing

Snapdragon processors are pushing the boundaries of what is possible on a smartphone or tablet. And it’s

not just about taking the coolest pictures anymore, now you can edit, enhance, and share photos and movies

without leaving your phone.

Voice activation enabled by Snapdragon processors even listens while on standby. The result? You enjoy

power savings and voice control experience that you can use without even touching your device.

Specifications:

CPU 28nm HPm quad core Krait 400 CPU at up to 2.3GHz per core


GPU Updated Adreno 330 GPU delivers up to 50% increase in graphics performance2.



Power

Management

Energy efficient High Performance for Mobile (HPm) technology

aSMP dynamic CPU power control for sustained peak performance

New Quick Charge 2.0 integrated for up to 75% faster battery charging4



DSP Hexagon, QDSP6V5A, 600MHz

Hexagon DSP enables ultra-low power operation for a variety of applications like

music playback, enhanced audio and advanced editing applications



Gobi 4G LTE Advanced with Carrier Aggregation for speeds up to 150 Mbps

USB USB 3.0/2.01

New USB 3.0 for ultra-fast transfers



GPS IZat GNSS location technology combines multiple location services into a single high

performance navigation system for auto and pedestrian applications

Video Capture, playback and display in UltraHD video (with four times 1080p pixel density)


Dual Image Signal Processors for Snapdragon Camera support simultaneous

camera/video, ultrafast 640 Megapixel/second capture speeds and computational

camera


1080p and 4K external displays

Process

Technology

28nm HPm

1 Available only in select processors




between drawing pixels in direct or deferred rendering mode4 As compared to devices without fast charge technology

Snapdragon 800 processors include the following part numbers: 8074, 8274, 8674 and 8974


Specifications:

CPU 28nm HPm quad core Krait 400 CPU at up to 2.5GHz per core


GPU Speed enhanced Adreno 330 GPU delivers up to 50% increase in graphics performance1



Power

Management






playback, enhanced audio and advanced editing applications



Gobi 4G LTE Advanced CAT4 with Carrier Aggregation for speeds up to 150 Mbps



USB USB 3.0/2.04








Video Capture, playback and display video in Ultra HD (with four times 1080p pixel density) ,

HEVC 1080p support



camera/video, ultrafast 640 Megapixel/second capture speeds and computational

camera. Support for larger, faster camera sensors and improved image post processing.



Process

Technology

28nm HPm



The Snapdragon 801 processor includes the following part number: 8974 v3




The Snapdragon 805 “Ultra HD” processor is the first mobile processor to enable a truly comprehensive

Ultra HD (4K) solution, bringing the ultimate in high-resolution mobile video, imaging and gaming to

smartphones and tablets.

Specifications:

CPU 28 HPm quad core Krait 450 CPU at up to 2.7 GHz per core


GPU Adreno 420 GPU, with up to 40% graphics and compute performance improvement over

its predecessor, enables support for advanced console quality gaming and smooth UIs on

Ultra HD displays, as well as decreased power consumption for UI and games, allowing

more hours of gaming without recharging



Power

Management



New Quick Charge 2.0 integrated for up to 75% faster battery charging2

Uses WPR3401A receiver solution capable of providing up to 5 watts to power a device



playback, enhanced audio and advanced editing applications



Allows LTE Category 6 data rates of up to 300 Mbps download

First to support 40MHz LTE Advanced CA on both LTE TDD and LTE FDD duplexing



modes

USB USB 3.0/2.03






Video Enables a truly end-to-end Ultra HD (4K) solution, making movie theater-quality

resolution available to smartphone and tablet users


The world's first mobile 1GPixel/s (Giga-pixel per second) ISP (image signal processor)

packs a large increase in ISP and CPP (camera postprocessor) speed and throughput,

designed to enable users to take sharper, higher resolution photos with advanced post-

processing features for low light conditions


camera/video, ultrafast 640 Megapixel/second capture speeds and computational camera

Display Ultra HD on-device display concurrent with Ultra HD output to HDTV


Process

Technology

28nm HPm





The Snapdragon 805 processor includes the following part numbers: 8084 Fusion 4, 8084 Fusion 4.5


The Snapdragon 808 processor is a 64-bit enabled, LTE-equipped chipset for premium mobile computing

devices. The Snapdragon 808 processor is anticipated to begin sampling in the second half of 2014 and

expected to be available in commercial devices by the first half of 2015.

Specifications:

CPUDual ARM® Cortex™ A57 (up to 2GHz) and quad A53 cores with 64-bit support

GPU Adreno 418 GPU

DSP Hexagon V56 DSP (up to 800MHz)

Modem Integrated 4G LTE Advanced World Mode modem, supporting LTE FDD, LTE TDD, WCDMA (DC-HSUPA), CDMA1x, EV-DO Rev. B, TD-SCDMA and GSM/EDGE

4G LTE Advanced CAT6 speeds of up to 300 Mbps with support for up to 3x20 MHz carrier aggregation on LTE FDD and LTE TDD

4th Generation integrated LTE modem, with support for Qualcomm RF360, LTE-Broadcast and LTE multimode dual-SIM (DSDS and DSDA)

USB USB 3.0/2.0

Bluetooth BT 4.1

WiFi VIVE™ 2-stream 802.11n/ac with MU-MIMO



GPS IZat Gen8C

Video 4K playback with H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) formats

4K capture with H.264 format

DASH supported

Camera Up to 55 MP

Dual ISP

Display 2560x1600 on-device display concurrent with 4K Ultra HD output to HDTV

1080p and 4K external displays supported

Memory/Storage LPDDR3 933MHz

2x32 (12.8GBps)/eMMC 5.0

SD 3.0 (UHS-I)

Process Technology

20nm


The Snapdragon 810 processor is a 64-bit enabled, LTE-equipped chipset for premium mobile computing

devices. The Snapdragon 810 processor is anticipated to begin sampling in the second half of 2014 and

expected to be available in commercial devices by the first half of 2015.

Specifications:

CPU Quad ARM® Cortex™ A57 (up to 2GHz) and quad A53 cores with 64-bit support



GPU Adreno 430 GPU

DSP Hexagon V56 DSP (up to 800MHz)

Modem Integrated 4G LTE Advanced World Mode modem, supporting LTE FDD, LTE

TDD, WCDMA (DC-HSUPA), CDMA1x, EV-DO Rev. B, TD-SCDMA and

GSM/EDGE

4G LTE Advanced CAT6 speeds of up to 300 Mbps with support for up to 3x20

MHz carrier aggregation on LTE FDD and LTE TDD

4th Generation integrated LTE modem, with support for Qualcomm RF360, LTE-

Broadcast and LTE multimode dual-SIM (DSDS and DSDA)

USB USB 3.0/2.0

Bluetooth BT 4.1

WiFi VIVE™ 2-stream 802.11n/ac with MU-MIMO

GPS IZat Gen8C

Video 4K capture and playback with H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) formats

DASH supported

Camera Up to 55 MP Camera

Dual ISP

Display 4K Ultra HD on-device display concurrent with 4K Ultra HD output to HDTV


Memory/Storage LPDDR4 1600MHz 2x32 (25.6GBps)/ UFS Gear2 2L



eMMC 5.0

SD 3.0 (UHS-I)

Process

Technology

20nm

CHAPTER-6

COMPARISON WITH OTHER PROCESSORS

Hummingbird vs. Snapdragon vs. OMAP vs. Tegra 2: ARM Chips Explained

Nvidia seems to finally be getting some traction in the mobile CPU game. The Tegra 2 chip will be in

several phones and tablets in the next few months, and is the first dual-core mobile processor available. In

response Texas Instruments, maker of the popular OMAP mobile chips, is talking up their own upcoming

OMAP4 cores. With all this talk of clock speeds, some important details of mobile processing get lost in the

shuffle. When we talk about OMAP, Snapdragon, Tegra, or Hummingbird, we're really talking about a

system-on-a-chip (SoC). There's more to it than just the clock speed.

Samsung Hummingbird

First debuted in the Galaxy S Android phone. The Hummingbird uses 45nm ARM Cortex A8 architecture at

its heart with the ARMv7 instruction set. This part of the SoC is sometimes called the application processor.

The 45nm manufacturing tech means that more transistors can fit on the die than in previous generations.



But, the ARM architecture is just the starting point for chip design. Samsung (along with partner Intrinsity)

had to build out some other features to differentiate the part. Intrinsity changed the logic design of the

standard A8 allowing certain binary operations to be run with fewer total instructions. That means the same

processes are completed, but in less time. When all is said and done, the Hummingbird is estimated to gain

5-10% over ARM's original tech.

Samsung emphasizes power management while maintaining a high operating clock. Most Hummingbird

cores are clocked at 1GHz, but the upcoming Infuse 4G will be clocked at 1.2GHz. Hummingbird also packs

32KB of both data and instruction cache, a variable-size L2 memory cache, and the ARM NEON

multimedia extension. This last feature is a real advantage for Samsung. With NEON, the Hummingbird is

capable of better hardware video encoding and decoding, high quality graphics, and better sound processing.

Qualcomm Snapdragon

First generation Snapdragons were found in phones like the HD2, Nexus One, and Evo 4G. Now a new

generation of Snapdragon chips have stepped things up. Unlike the Hummingbird, the Snapdragon does not

use an ARM-designed application processor. Rather Qualcomm designed the core (called Scorpion) to have

many features similar to the ARM Cortex-A8 architecture, but it does still use the ARMv7 instruction set.

Going this route means an slight increase in instructions per clock cycle over the standard Coretex-A8.

The last generation Snapdragon chips from the Nexus One era were using the 65nm process tech. Now

phones like the Desire Z, Thunderbolt, and Desire HD are using new Snapdragons on 45nm technology. Just

as with the Hummingbird, this means more transistors, and better performance. Even the G2 clocked at

800MHz can best a last gen Snapdragon at 1GHz.

Qualcomm has chosen to go with Adreno GPU SoC elements (acquired from AMD). On phones like the

Nexus One, the Snapdragon used the Adreno 200, which was a poor choice. It just couldn't stand up to the

competition. The relative multimedia robustness of Scorpion was able to carry this SoC over the finish line,

but just barely. The current generation Snapdragon uses Adreno 205 GPUs. This GPU is just as fast as the

Hummingbird, if not faster. We applaud Qualcomm for realizing there was an issue, and fixing it.

Qualcomm also adds both GPS and cellular antennas to their SoC. This is not necessarily the standard

practice in the industry. This allows phones to be designed and built more easily, and with slimmer designs

since additional components are in one package. It explains why we see so many manufacturers working



with Qualcomm. Although, the differences mean a lot of model numbers to keep track of. If you want to

look up a phone's specs, make sure to use the whole code.

Texas Instruments OMAP

There are a number of models out for the OMAP SoCs. That can make it hard to know just what's inside.

The OMAP34x series are made using the older 65nm process, the OMAP36x use the newer 45nm

technology. TI has added a few interesting elements to the package to go with these cores, some more useful

than others. There is an IVA 2 imaging accelerator that supports hardware encoding of camera sensor data.

This is paired with an integrated signal processor (ISP) that handles all the data crunching for image and

video capture. The result is better battery performance and (hopefully) faster image capture.

All OMAP SoCs in the 3-series use the PowerVR SGX530 GPU. This is capable part, but is starting to look

a little slow compared to the GPU in the Hummingbird or new Snapdragon. To put things in perspective,

this is very similar to the GPU in the iPhone 3GS (announced in June 2009). OMAP also has the advantage

of using the NEON ARM instruction set to boost multimedia performance.

TI has already been working hard to get the OMAP4 ready to go, and they expect the chips to begin showing

up in devices later this year. One device of note expected to have the chip is the BlackBerry Playbook.

These chips will have the newer PowerVR SGX540 GPU, a faster IVA 3 image accelerator, and oh yeah -

dual Cortex-A9 1GHz cores. This chip will be a competitor to Nvidia Tegra 2, but it's still in production.

Nvidia Tegra 2

Tegra 2 platform is about to explode all over Android. This SoC uses dual ARM Cortex-A9 cores clocked at

1GHz. It uses the ARMv7 instruction set as well. That alone makes it notable. It will be found in devices

like the Motorola Atrix phone and Xoom tablet.

The Cortex-A9 architecture uses a 40nm manufacturing process, so the transistor density is higher on this

chip than the other A8-based chips. Power to the cores can be very closely monitored and controlled by the

system, but both cores must be at the same power level (i.e. no individual control). Each core has 64KB of



total cache, the same as individual A8 cores. Tegra 2 also uses dedicated ISPs that support up to 12MP

camera sensors.

The Tegra 2's other big trick is in the GPU department, just like you would expect from Nvidia. The

GeForce Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) chip is called an 8 core GPU by Nvidia, but the truth is that these are not

the standard shader cores from the desktop space. Half of the cores are for shaders, and half are for pixels.

Still, the graphics performance is expected to be faster than the PowerVR SGX540. Tegra may pull ahead on

battery use as well thanks to the multiple caches that can keep data readily accessible to the GPU. The

GeForce GPU also allows for HDMI output support, and we expect more manufacturers take advantage of it

like Motorola has with the Atrix.

CHAPTER-7

FUTURE SCOPE

Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all outdated hardware away. Qualcomm is pretty eager to top itself

when it comes to ARM architectures, and to that end has announced its latest high-end CPU and GPU chips

set to fill future smartphones and tablets. The Snapdragon 805 CPU and the new Adreno 420 GPU will be

ready for mass-produced devices in the early half of 2014.

So what has Qualcomm done to make this new system-on-a-chip shine? In the CPU front, the maximum

clock speed per core has been bumped to an even speedier 2.5GHz, up from 2.3GHz on the current 800.

Memory bandwidth has been doubled at 28.6GB per second, which should provide an even better

improvement for everyday apps than raw speed. The Snapdragon 805 will integrate with the current Gobi

MDM9x25 LTE modem or the newly-announced MDM9x35, which uses a 20 nanometer technology for

better download speeds, lower power consumption, and smaller size. Gpixel/s imaging throughput should

make the overpowered cameras of current high-end phones even more impressive.



But perhaps the most dramatic announcement is the Adreno 420 GPU. Combined with the new CPU, the

new architecture is designed to deliver graphics and video at up to 4K resolution. There's also support for

H.265 decoding, an ultra-quality standard that's just emerging (and probably won't be relevant for Android

devices for a while). Between enhanced software support, high-density rendering, hardware tessellation,

geometry shaders, and other things that make PC gamers drool, Qualcomm is claiming a 40% increase in

performance over the Adreno 330.

It's a pretty safe bet that HTC, LG, ASUS, and (in some cases) Samsung will have hardware featuring the

new CPU and GPU sometime next year. Announcements, if not actual demonstrations, at Mobile World

Congress would just about fit. You can dig into the technical details in the press releases below.

CHAPTER-8

REFERENCES

[1] http://www.qualcomm.co.in/snapdragon

[2] en.wikipedia.org

[3] http://www.androidpolice.com/

[4] www.pcworld.com/partner/qualcomm/home/

[5] www.arm.com


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