Allwinner A33, World's First $4 Quad Core Tablet Processor, Now in Mass Production

After its announcement during Computex 2014, Allwinner A33 has now kicked off mass production in July. Quad-core tablets based on A33 are now available to end users worldwide in various resolutions and sizes (6.95", 7", 7.85", etc), and also come with different functions (ATV, DTV, 2G, etc), priced from $30 to $60.

Targeted at the entry-level tablet market, A33 is a quad-core processor combining four power-efficient Cortex-A7 CPUs with the proven Mali400MP2 GPU architecture. A33 includes the following features:

• Pin-compatible with A23 dual core
• ŸFour Cortex^TM-A7 CPUs and Mali400MP2 GPU
• Ÿ1080p video playback and capture
• ŸIntegrated MIPI DSI controller, up to 1280x800
• ŸSmartColor display technology
• ŸIntegrated Hi-Fi audio codec
• ŸUltra-low power consumption

Touted as the most cost-effective quad-core processor for tablets, A33 reference pricing (with companion PMIC) is expected to be only $4.
 
Unique SmartColor Display
Intraditional color adjustment algorithms without human skin protection function, the human skin is adjusted together with other areas of an image, which makesskin look over-saturated and unnatural.
 
SmartColor, unique to Allwinner processors, is a kind of image post-processing technology used to deliver more gorgeous and eye-pleasing visual effects by enhancing image saturation and providing skin tone protection.

Note:
Image 1: Original image
Image 2: Traditional algorithms processed, without skin protection function
Image 3: SmartColor processed, with skin protection function

Robust Video Playback, Outstanding FHD Compatibility
Video processing has always been a competitive edge of Allwinner processors.  Allwinner A33 packs anew-generationvideo engine that supports 1080p@60fps video playback and capture.

Results from Antutu Video Tester, a tool released by Antutu to rapidly test the video process capability, show that tablets based on Allwinner A33consistently rateat about 500 points(higher scores indicate better video process capability). In addition, A33 tablets get over 90% passing rates (more than 90% video formats listed can be processed), while maincompetitors can only decode about 40%.

Ultra Low Power Consumption: 300 hour standby
A33 achieves low power through a balanced combination of several features: ultra energy-efficient Cortex-A7 CPU cores, an advanced fabrication process, optimized DVFS technology, and a unique Talking Standby mode that allows extremely low power consumption during voice calls.

Test results indicate that the power consumption of tablets based on A33 quad-core is lower than its quad-core competitors, and even lower than most dual cores. When usinga 4000mAh battery, tablets based on A33 can standby for more than 300 hours, equivalent to 6.5 hours of local 1080p video playback.

About Allwinner 

Allwinner Technology is a leading fabless design company dedicated to smart application processor SoCs and smart analog ICs. Its product line includes multi-core application processors for smart devices and smart power management ICs used by brands worldwide. With its focus on cutting edge UHD video processing, high performance multi-core CPU/GPU integration, and ultra-low power consumption, Allwinner Technology is a mainstream solution provider for the global tablet, internet TV, smart home device, automotive in-dash device, smart power management, and mobile connected device markets. Allwinner Technology is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.

Allwinner's first 64-bit tablet processor to hit the market soon

With the rising requirement for 64-bit application processors, Allwinner Technology today is announcing that its first 64-bit tablet processor should hit the market by end of 2014.  A 64-bit development board should also be ready for demo during the Hong Kong Electronics Fair in October.

As a leader in application processor design, Allwinner is always

dedicated to providing high performance SoC solutions with low power drain to mobile electronics.  Allwinner's first 64-bit tablet processor, with its support for 4K video codec, H.265, and leading fabrication process, aims to provide a highly cost-effective tablet solution to ODM/OEM partners and end users worldwide.

"The 64-bit era is absolutely the new trend. As one of the most important strategic partners of ARM, Allwinner will team with ARM to take the lead in providing highly cost-effective 64-bit tablet solutions, " said JackLee, the Chief Marketing Officer of Allwinner, "Allwinner has been the No.1 chipset vendor for Android tablets in term of chipset shipment in both 2012 and 2013.  We're highly confident to take the championship in the coming 64-bit era, just as what we've achieved in the 32-bit era."

"The ARMv8-A based processors deliver multiple benefits including energy-efficient performance and 64-bit capability while still addressing today’s 32-bit applications,” said James Bruce, director of mobile solutions, ARM. "Allwinner's choice of the ARMv8-A architecture will help them provide cutting-edge mobile application solutions to address market dynamics, bringing benefits to manufacturers and customers worldwide."

Recently, Linaro announced that the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) build for ARMv8-A architecture has been made available for part of the Linaro 14.06 release. This build has been tested on the ARMv8-A 64-bit hardware development platform "Juno."

As a member of Linaro organization, the Linaro builds of the AOSP for 64-bit ARMv8-A platform “Juno” and will be a key building block to enable Allwinner to offer a range of differentiated solutions across multiple markets.


About Allwinner
Allwinner Technology is a leading fabless design company dedicated to smart application processor SoCs and smart analog ICs. Its product line includes multi-core application processors for smart devices and smart power management ICs used by brands worldwide.
With its focus on cutting edge UHD video processing, high performance multi-core CPU/GPU integration, and ultra-low power consumption, Allwinner Technology is a mainstream solution provider for the global tablet, internet TV, smart home device, automotive in-dash device, smart power management, and mobile connected device markets. Allwinner Technology is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.

Allwinner A80T based Onda V989 now shipping

The first tablet based on the Allwinner A80 is now shipping out of China! It’s the Onda V989, using the nice ultra slim iPad Air display, this tablet looks extremely sleek and nice. Here Allwinner is showing off some of their new Smart features, including the cool “always on” sensor that wakes the device up with just a double-touch of the display (similar to LG knock-on feature, and similar somewhat to previous Moto X sensor fusion stuff), they also have a few head-tracking Smart functions that they added in settings, taking advantage of their hardware accelerated head-tracking feature: Smart Pause pauses video when you look away from the screen, Smart Rotate does not rotate the screen when you for example lie down on the bed, Smart Stay means the screen always stays on if you are still looking at it when the dimming setting kicks in (it overrides screen dimming).

Onda V989 Specs
Ultra-light, extremely narrow bezel 9.7” 2048×1536 IPS LCD
OctaCore A7/A15 CPU
64-Core PowerVR G6230 GPU
2GB LPDDR3
32BG eMMC
G-Sensor, Gyroscope, USB 3.0
WiFi + BT 4.0
0.3MP/5MP 

Onda V989 Price
China Market Price 1099 RMB (about $220)

 
About Allwinner
Allwinner Technology is a leading fabless design company dedicated to smart application processor SoCs and smart analog ICs. Its product line includes multi-core application processors for smart devices and smart power management ICs used by brands worldwide. With its focus on cutting edge UHD video processing, high performance multi-core CPU/GPU integration, and ultra-low power consumption, Allwinner Technology is a mainstream solution provider for the global tablet, internet TV, smart home device, automotive in-dash device, smart power management, and mobile connected device markets. Allwinner Technology is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.

Allwinner Brand-New A33 Announced: an Extremely Power-Efficient Quad Core for Tablet Market

The A33 is sampling now, and the first commercially available devices using A33 can be expected around July.

Allwinner Technology, a worldwide leader in mobile application processor design, today proudly announces its brand-new A33, an extremely power efficient processor based on four CortexTM-A7 CPUs and Mali400MP2 GPU.  It's pin compatible with the previously announced A23 dual-core processor, greatly speeding up the product time to market.

Battery life is always one of our main concerns when it comes to

buying battery-powered mobile consumer electronics devices such as tablets due to the limits in battery size and therefore capacity, for this reason, Allwinner designs the A33 SoC to enable stunning battery life experience for end devices with uncompromised system performance through a balanced combination of several features, including low power CortexTM-A7 CPU architecture, advanced fabrication process, optimized DDR technology, hardware 1080p video process support, low power Talking standby mode support during voice call application, low power MIPI DSI interface, etc, making A33-powered tablets power consumption even lower than dual-core tablets.

Additionally, A33 features enhanced SmartColor display technology that capable of image saturation enhancement and skin tone protection to deliver more gorgeous and eye-pleasing visual effects.
 
Main A33 features include:

• Pin-compatible with A23 dual core 
• Four CortexTM-A7 CPUs and Mali400MP2 GPU
• 1080p video playback and capture
• Integrated MIPI DSI controller, up to 1280x800
• SmartColor display technology
• Integrated Hi-Fi audio codec

The A33 is sampling now, and the first commercially available devices using A33 can be expected around July.

Allwinner UltraOcta A80 processor packs a PowerVR Series6 GPU with 64 cores

First previewed at CES 2014, the Allwinner UltraOcta A80 processor is now making its formal debut at MWC 2014. The full set of specifications includes an eight-core big.LITTLE HMP (GTS) CPU paired with a PowerVR G6230 GPU, providing some of the best horsepower for graphics and compute available right now.  

Allwinner is one of the leading semiconductor companies worldwide, serving the mobile market with a wide range of high performance, low power products that have been instrumental in enabling the emergence of numerous low cost devices, including tablets, phablets, portable game consoles, set-top boxes and many others.

The company’s first two SoCs with PowerVR graphics, the Allwinner A31 and A31s, were a hit in emerging markets and were the driving force behind a new wave of affordable mobile devices for most of 2013.  More recently, 4G tablets based on the Allwinner A31 and A31s were shown during CES and both chipsets were given a boost in system performance thanks to an update to the latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Since their official announcement, Allwinner A31 and A31s SoCs have been used by top-tier brands worldwide including HP, MSI, Pegatron, Foxconn, and Kurio, making them some of the most successful quad-core tablet processors in 2013.  For example, the Allwinner A31s-based Compaq 7/7+/8 range from HP has been very popular in emerging markets due to a combination of high-performance processing from Allwinner and Imagination, premium features and affordable pricing.

Introducing the Allwinner UltraOcta A80 processor
2014 is set to be an exciting year for Allwinner. Their new UltraOcta A80 processor offers a significant boost in graphics performance. Whereas A31 and A31s integrated a PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU, UltraOcta is upgraded to a PowerVR G6230 graphics processor. This means a twofold increase in graphics and compute performance as well as an update in feature set.  

The PowerVR G6230 GPU is based on the Rogue architecture, which has been designed to support a variety of APIs, including OpenGL ES Next and 3.0, OpenCL 1.x, Renderscript, and DirectX 10.

OpenGL ES Next is perhaps the most interesting of all, considering that it brings very exciting features to OpenGL ES 3.0: compute shaders, indirect draw commands, enhanced texture functionality and more. Since the PowerVR Rogue architecture has been designed with a forward-thinking approach for ultimate efficiency, Imagination has been one of the first mobile GPU vendors to announce our support for this new standard. Consumers can rest assured they are getting the best possible graphics engine available, which will be able to run the latest fully-featured applications.

PowerVR support for DirectX 10 enables OEMs/ODMs looking to build Windows RT tablets to access the best GPU available at the moment. And considering Allwinner has always had a cost-conscious approach to apps processors, end users can now have access to more affordable devices which make no compromises when it comes to cutting-edge, low power graphics technology.

64 cores ticking inside the PowerVR G6230 GPU
Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the PowerVR GPU inside the Allwinner UltraOcta A80 processor is what’s under the hood, so let’s take a brief look at its architecture.

PowerVR G6230 has two shading clusters, each with 32 FP32 ALU cores. This adds up to a total of 64 cores which are able to provide the required GFLOPS needed to crunch through the most demanding graphics and compute applications.

But the performance-optimized PowerVR G6230 GPU also has a dedicated FP16 engine designed to bring superior performance to most modern applications and UIs. This mix of FP32 and FP16 units actually takes the number of compute units way beyond 64 and provides the perfect balance for high performance, low power shading.  

To complement the raw GFLOPS performance, PowerVR G6230 has a number of features designed to decrease memory bandwidth and reduce system power consumption. These features are best described by one term: PVR3C (PowerVR triple compression). PVR3C includes finely-tuned hardware technologies which enable lossy texture compression (PVRTC1/2 at 2bpp and 4bpp resolutions), lossless image compression (PVRIC) and lossless geometry compression (PVRGC) support.
 
Finally, the PowerVR Rogue architecture has been upgraded to a scalar-based processing enginethat sets it apart from the vector engines used in competing GPU designs. There are numerous advantages in going to a scalar processing architecture, including higher resource utilization and easier optimal software development. This ease of development benefits both our compiler teams and developers, since it no longer matters if they vectorise their software or not.

Further Specifications on Allwinner UltraOcta A80

With the debut of Allwinner UltraOcta A80-powered devices at the HongKong Fair 2014, further specifications on A80 are disclosed, including its support for 64-bit memory architecture, 4K multimedia processing, H.265, eDP, USB 3.0 and HSIC, etc. Related product videos and demos can be found at Allwinner’s booth (3H14, Hall 3, Asia World Expo).
 

Since its launch at CES 2014, Allwinner UltraOcta A80 has successfully drawn the attention of the industry with its industry-leading ARM big.LITTLE Cortex-A15/7 CPU and cutting-edge 64-core PowerVR G6230 GPU, aiming at delivering outstanding system performance at affordable price points.

 

Based on the big.LITTLE architecture, UltraOcta A80 is capable of achieving the best balance between peak performance and low power consumption by assigning intensive tasks like graphically rich gaming or HD video playback to Cortex-A15 cores, and less intensive tasks like emails to Cortex-A7 cores. Additionally, all the eight cores of A80 can work at the same time thanks to its HMP (Heterogeneous Multi-Processing) support, providing the highest flexibility and efficiency for the performance and power that is essential to the mobile CPU.
 

High resolution is the new trend in mobile devices. A80 packs the latest 64-core PowerVR G6230 from Imagination Technologies to deliver high resolution graphics performance. Advanced graphics APIs are supported, including OpenGL ES 3.X, OpenCL 1.X, DirectX 9.3/10.0, etc. A80 also comes with interfaces like eDP, MIPI, HDMI to meet different display resolution requirements.
 

When it comes to multimedia processing, A80 takes the lead by supporting 4K video playback, 4K video capture, H.265 video codec, and 4K HDMI display, etc. Other noteworthy specifications include its supports for 64-bit memory architecture, USB 3.0, LTE HSIC, etc.

 

The A80 samples are available at this point, A80 OptimusBoard is expected to ship in May, and A80 powered devices can be expected at the end of Q2 2014.

 

About Allwinner
Allwinner Technology is a leading fabless design company dedicated to smart application processor SoCs and smart analog ICs. Its product line includes multi-core application processors for smart devices and smart power management ICs used by brands worldwide.

With its focus on cutting edge UHD video processing, high performance multi-core CPU/GPU integration, and ultra-low power consumption, Allwinner Technology is a mainstream solution provider for the global tablet, internet TV, smart home device, automotive in-dash device, smart power management, and mobile connected device markets. Allwinner Technology is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.

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Allwinner Joins Linaro as a Founding Member of the Linaro Digital Home Group

Allwinner Technology Invests in Open Source Community by Joining Linaro

Allwinner Technology, a worldwide leader in application processor design, today at Linaro Connect Asia 2014 (LCA14) in Macau announced that it has joined Linaro as a founding member of the Linaro Digital Home Group (LHG).

 

Allwinner has contributed to open source projects since open-sourcing the single-core Allwinner A10’s code in 2011. Joining Linaro as a founding member of the Linaro Digital Home Group will enable Allwinner to better ensure open source support for its chips and reduce kernel fragmentation.

"We are pleased to join Linaro as a founding member of the new Linaro Digital Home Group,” said Jack Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of Allwinner. “We will take an active role in the organization and work with Linaro and the open source community to drive new ARM technologies. "

Allwinner has shipped more chips for Android tablets globally than any other supplier over the last two years and has also developed into a multimedia technology leader in the digital home market. Allwinner’s worldwide customer base has grown rapidly, putting more powerful, more affordable devices in the hands of more consumers. In addition to connected tablets, Allwinner’s chips are today used in Android set-top boxes, HDMI dongles, notebook computers, and advanced driver assistance systems.

“China is a significant area of development for Linaro and open source software is gathering significant strategic momentum both in the local regional market and with global customers,” said Joe Bates, Linaro Member Services EVP. “We’re particularly happy to welcome Allwinner as a member of the new Linaro Digital Home Group and look forward to working with them on open source software and on accelerating time to market for new products in this rapidly developing segment.”

OEMs across all tiers recognize Allwinner’s leading market position and continue to choose Allwinner’s latest-generation processors to deliver outstanding end-user value. At CES 2014, Allwinner Technology introduced its newest UltraOcta A80 processor, the world's first ARM® big.LITTLE™ octa-core heterogeneous SoC design to include a 64-core PowerVR G6230 GPU. The chip’s powerful multimedia features, including 4K encoding/decoding, H.265, tri-screen display, and advanced wireless screen mirroring, make it strong candidate for digital home devices. Target applications include connected tablets, OTT media players, smart TVs, all-in-one PCs, ADAS, networking, and more.

Allwinner UltraOcta A80 processor revolutionizes mobile market with advanced big-LITTLE technology

Allwinner Technology, a worldwide leader in mobile application processor design, today @Mobile World Congress  the company unveiled its next-generation UltraOcta A80 processor, the world's first ARM® big.LITTLE™ octa-core heterogeneous SoC design to include a PowerVR Series6 GPU. 

Packed with four ARM Cortex®-A7 and four Cortex-A15 CPU cores, Allwinner’s UltraOcta processor is slated to bring premium performance devices to consumers at lower price points, opening new market spaces and driving value innovation opportunities across tablets, OTT media players, notebook PCs, all-in-ones, and even smart TVs.

Mike Zhang, CEO, Allwinner Technology, said: "For the past year, our worldwide customer base has grown significantly, enabling us to deliver high quality products at extremely affordable prices. OEMs from all tiers – top, middle, and low – recognize our leading market position and continue to choose our processors to deliver outstanding value to their customers.” 

“Fundamentally, the UltraOcta A80 and its platforms give OEMs the highest performance, most power-efficient and cost-effective solution for a range of devices, including tablets, portable game consoles, STBs, media players and many others. We’re excited to see the first UltraOcta devices hit the market soon.”

“We are pleased to see Allwinner delivering a leading solution for 2014 mobile devices that demand premium performance and energy efficiency enabled by an ARM big.LITTLE system pairing the Cortex-A15 and Cortex-A7 processors,” said Nandan Nayampally, vice president of marketing, CPU group, ARM. “We look forward to seeing real devices based on the UltraOcta A80 processor coming to market in the next few months to provide users with an outstanding user experience enabled by big.LITTLE technology.”

Allwinner A23 SDK4.4 Available Now!

On Jan 20, 2014, Allwinner released A23 SDK4.4 supporting Android 4.4 operating system, just one month after its well-received A31&A31s SDK4.4 release. Since its launch in September 2013, Allwinner A23 has been well recognized by solution houses worldwide due to its high system performance, system stability, low power consumption and high cost efficiency.

Allwinner 'Ultra Octa-Core' A80 OptimusBoard to be Unveiled at 2014 CES

The 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will take place in Las Vegas from January 7 to January 10. As the leading mobile application processor design company, Allwinner Technology will showcase during CES its latest flagship Ultra Octa Core A80 development board, named OptimusBoard, 4G tablets powered by Allwinner A31/A31s, and dual-SIM phablets sporting A23 dual core. Expo visitors are welcome to visit at LVCC-South Hall S-2, MP25563.

 

Touted as Ultra Octa Core, Allwinner A80’s CoolFlexTM – powered multi-CPU architecture enables low power, high peak performance devices. In addition, A80 packs a cutting-edge OpenGL ES 3.0 compliant, GPU compute optimized graphics processor to deliver the best performance while keeping the smallest area and lowest power consumption. More information on A80 octa core will be disclosed during CES.

4G tablets based on Allwinner A31&A31s will be shown during CES as well. The much-anticipated A31&A31s SDK4.4 that running Android 4.4 KitKat was officially released last week to global ODMs/OEMs, delivering much optimization in system performance, power consumption and user experience, and 4G is one of the highlights. A31&A31s have been well received and recognized by top tier brands worldwide including HP, MSI, Pegatron, Foxconn, Kurio since its official announcement, making it the most shipped quad core tablet processor worldwide in 2013.

Additionally, dual-SIM phablets based on Allwinner A23 dual core will be shown. The A23 chip clocks in at 1.5GHz, delivers unparalleled low power consumption and has ramped production quickly after its introduction. A23-powered tablets with 512MB memory have been GMS- certified, marking an important step in its march to international market.

Allwinner A23-Powered Devices Hit the Shelfs

Allwinner Technology, a leading fabless processor design company, today announced that tablets powered by its latest A23 dual core processor have already entered the market and hit the shelf, just one month after the official launch of A23 processor. 

Since its release, the A23 dual core processor has drawn the attention of many tablet OEMs as well as brands at home and abroad due to its stunning system performance at competitive price. The A23 processor runs at up to 1.5GHz, and its high on-chip integration of peripherals like MIPI DSI reduces total platform component count to less than 260. 

Now, brands such as HP, Teclast, Onda, Haier, and OEM manufacturers such as Neostra, Ampe, and solution houses such as iNet have released tablets based on A23, and more can be expected in the near future including tablets supporting 2G function. A23 powered tablets will be GMS certified by the end of this month, and the latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system will soon be available for A23 tablet users as well.

Download LiveSuit Pack v1.11

This archive contains the flash tool LiveSuit v1.11 and Widows USB drivers needed when upgrading Allwinner A10 / A13 devices. You can download LiveSuit Pack v1.11 from here, here or here. + MediaFire Mirror.

Now, before anything, makes sure your tablet / android device is charged up, 100% charge is nice.

Once extracted, and before attaching your tablet to your PC, run the file 'LiveSuitPack_1.11.exe' from within the Livesuit folder. This should install a new device on your system (VID_1f3a_PID_efe8). This device may show with an exclamation mark in Windows Device Manager, this doesn't matter and can be ignored. Now edit the firmware name (.img file) that you have downloaded so that there are no Chinese or Foreign characters within the filename.

Without attaching your tablet to your PC run 'LiveSuit.exe' from within the Livesuit folder. You should get an application like in the image above. You will be asked if you want to be guided through the process, select no.

Click on the leftmost icon (a cube), browse to your downloaded firmware image, and select it.

Turn the tablet completely off. The tablet should be off throughout the next process. Hold down the power button for ten or fifteen seconds if you're not sure, just make sure it is off. Charged up, but off. Connect the USB cable to your tablet and hold down the volume+ button, keep the button pressed.

Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer (keep that volume+ button pressed - I know, it hurts by now)

Using your third hand, straight after attaching the cable, and whilst still holding down the volume+ button, start pressing the tablet power button repeatedly (approx 1 press per second for 10 seconds is enough). This procedure puts the tablet into update mode.

After a few seconds a window will pop up on your PC asking if you want to perform a forced firmware update. You can stop the pain and release the volume+ at this point. Select yes. You will be asked if you're sure. Select yes.

The update will start and will take approx 3 minutes to complete. You will see a % complete progress bar during the process and will get a dialog saying OK when it's done. It is a non-linear progress bar, so even though it appears to be stuck at times, don't panic.

Turn your tablet on and you will have the new firmware, be happy/sad based on the fact that it is better/worse than your previous firmware.

tutorial via www.slatedroid.com

A New Weapon in the Tablet Wars: Allwinner Announces the Ultra-Efficient Dual Core A23 Processor for Tablets

Allwinner Technology, a leading fabless processor design company, today announced the release of its breakthrough dual core A23 processor for tablets. With more performance and less power consumption, the A23 is 2x more efficient than previous generation dual core processors.

To deliver ultimate efficiency, the A23 features a balance of advanced DVFS power management, lower power process technology, enhanced memory bandwidth, the energy-efficient ARM Cortex-A7 CPU architecture, ultra-low power talking standby, ultra-low power music playback, and more. As always, Allwinner is working closely with its partners to ensure that A23 tablet designs are stable and ready for market.

“Competition in the tablet space has heated up this year, and OEM brands need better processor choices in order to boost margins and gain market share,” noted Jack Lee, Director of Marketing at Allwinner. “The dual core A23 processor will help tablet brands win more business in highly-competitive emerging markets and in growing markets like educational tablets”. 

Power, performance, and cost are critical factors to winning market share. Tablets powered by the A23 are highly cost-competitive, thanks to Allwinner’s expertise in highly-integrated processor design. High on-chip integration of peripherals like MIPI DSI, LVDS, USB OTG/Host, etc reduces overall system costs and tablet cost.

Allwinner’s core partners are scheduled to start delivering dual core A23 tablet samples in October. Early models include 7”, 7.85”, and 9” form factors with LCD resolutions of 800x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, and 1280x800.

Additionally, 2.75G (EDGE) 7” dual core tablets will be available for emerging markets like Brazil, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and more.

About Allwinner

Allwinner Technology is a leading fabless design company dedicated to smart application processor SoCs and smart analog ICs. Its product line includes multi-core application processors for smart devices and smart power management ICs used by brands worldwide.

With its focus on cutting edge UHD video processing, high performance multi-core CPU/GPU integration, and ultra-low power consumption, Allwinner Technology is a mainstream solution provider for the global tablet, internet TV, smart home device, automotive in-dash device, smart power management, and mobile connected device markets. Allwinner Technology is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.

5s Speedy Boot! Allwinner Releases New Android 4.2.2 Firmware for Quad-Core A31/A31s

Recently, Allwinner Technology released new Android 4.2.2 firmware for its quad-core A31/A31s platforms for user experience enhancement: efficient multi-tasking, fluid UI rotation and transition, 5s speedy boot, 2s speedy shutdown, 4600 scores for 3D Mark , 60fps for Epic Citadel, and 7mA power consumption in standby mode, etc. These features will soon be implemented by brands and ODM/OEM partners of Allwinner.

About Allwinner

Allwinner Technology is a leading fabless design company dedicated to smart application processor SoCs and smart analog ICs. Its product line includes multi-core application processors for smart devices and smart power management ICs used by brands worldwide. With its focus on cutting edge UHD video processing, high performance multi-core CPU/GPU integration, and ultra-low power consumption, Allwinner Technology is a mainstream solution provider for the global tablet, internet TV, smart home device, automotive in-dash device, smart power management, and mobile connected device markets. Allwinner Technology is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.