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Seminar Report
On
“Snapdragon Processors”
Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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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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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 Snapdragon Series 400 22
5.2.1 Snapdragon Series 410 25
5.3 Snapdragon Series 600 26
5.3.1 Snapdragon Series 602A 28
5.3.2 Snapdragon Series 610 30
5.3.3 Snapdragon Series 615 32
5.4 Snapdragon Series 800 34
5.4.1 Snapdragon Series 801 37
5.4.2 Snapdragon Series 805 39
5.4.3 Snapdragon Series 808 41
5.4.4 Snapdragon Series 810 43
6 Comparison with other Processors 45
7 Future Scope 48
8 References 49
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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,
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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
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5.2 Snapdragon Series 400:
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
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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
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indoor location capabilities for advanced location-based services
Video/Audio Capture and playback video at up to 1080p HD
HD 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 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
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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
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 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
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Snapdragon 410 processors include the following part numbers: 8916
5.3 Snapdragon Series 600:
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
LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency
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
Energy efficient LP process and dynamic GPU clock and voltage scaling
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
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Bluetooth BT4.0 + Integrated digital core
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
HD multichannel sound with DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus
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
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LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency
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
Energy efficient LP process and dynamic GPU clock and voltage scaling
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
Bluetooth BT4.0 + Integrated digital core
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
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FPD-LINK II Input
NTSC composite input
Display Touch panel support on main display
Dual LVDS, HDMI 1.4
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 mode
Snapdragon 602A processors include the following part numbers: 8064-AU
5.3.2 Snapdragon Series 610:
Specifications:
CPU Quad ARM® Cortex™ A53 at up to 1.8 GHz per core
LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency
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
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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
Camera Up to 21 Megapixel
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
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2 As compared to devices without fast charge technology3 Available only in select processors
The Snapdragon 610 processor includes the following part number: 8936
5.3.3 Snapdragon Series 615:
Specifications:
CPU Octa-core ARM® Cortex™ A53 (Quad 1.8 GHz + Quad 1.0 GHz)
LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency
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
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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
Camera Up to 21 Megapixel
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 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
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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
LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency
GPU Updated Adreno 330 GPU delivers up to 50% increase in graphics performance2.
Support for advanced graphic and compute APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX,
OpenCL, Renderscript Compute and FlexRender™3
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
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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
Modem Gobi™ True 4G LTE World Mode, supporting LTE FDD, LTE TDD, WCDMA,
CDMA1x, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA and GSM1
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
Bluetooth BT4.0 + Integrated digital core
WiFi 802.11ac1 Wi-Fi for peak Wi-Fi performance + Integrated digital core1
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)
Camera Up to 21 Megapixel, stereoscopic 3D
Dual Image Signal Processors for Snapdragon Camera support simultaneous
camera/video, ultrafast 640 Megapixel/second capture speeds and computational
camera
Display Higher display resolutions (up to 2560x2048) and Miracast 1080p HD support
1080p and 4K external displays
Process
Technology
28nm HPm
1 Available only in select processors
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2 Compared to its predecessor, Adreno 3203 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 800 processors include the following part numbers: 8074, 8274, 8674 and 8974
5.4.1 Snapdragon Series 801:
Specifications:
CPU 28nm HPm quad core Krait 400 CPU at up to 2.5GHz per core
LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency
GPU Speed enhanced Adreno 330 GPU delivers up to 50% increase in graphics performance1
Support for advanced graphic and compute APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX,
OpenCL, Renderscript Compute and FlexRender™2
Power
Management
Energy efficient High Performance for Mobile (HPm) technology
aSMP dynamic CPU power control for sustained peak performance
Quick Charge 2.0 integrated for up to 75% faster battery charging3
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
Modem Gobi™ True 4G LTE World Mode, supporting LTE FDD, LTE TDD, WCDMA,
CDMA1x, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA and GSM4
Gobi 4G LTE Advanced CAT4 with Carrier Aggregation 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 3.0/2.04
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New USB 3.0 for ultra-fast transfers
Bluetooth BT4.0 + Integrated digital core
WiFi 802.11ac4 Wi-Fi for peak Wi-Fi performance + Integrated digital core4
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 video in Ultra HD (with four times 1080p pixel density) ,
HEVC 1080p support
Camera Up to 21 Megapixel
Dual Image Signal Processors for Snapdragon Camera support simultaneous
camera/video, ultrafast 640 Megapixel/second capture speeds and computational
camera. Support for larger, faster camera sensors and improved image post processing.
Display Higher display resolutions (up to 2560x2048) and Miracast 1080p HD support
1080p and 4K external displays
Process
Technology
28nm HPm
1 Compared to its predecessor, Adreno 3202 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 As compared to devices without fast charge technology4 Available only in select processors
The Snapdragon 801 processor includes the following part number: 8974 v3
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5.4.2 Snapdragon Series 805:
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
LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency
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
Support for advanced graphic and compute APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX,
OpenCL, Renderscript Compute and FlexRender™1
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 charging2
Uses WPR3401A receiver solution capable of providing up to 5 watts to power a device
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
Modem Gobi™ True 4G LTE World Mode, supporting LTE FDD, LTE TDD, WCDMA,
CDMA1x, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA and GSM3
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
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modes
USB USB 3.0/2.03
New USB 3.0 for ultra-fast transfers
Bluetooth BT4.0 + Integrated digital core
WiFi 802.11ac3 Wi-Fi for peak Wi-Fi performance + Integrated digital core3
GPS IZat GNSS location technology combines multiple location services into a single high
performance navigation system for auto and pedestrian applications
Video Enables a truly end-to-end Ultra HD (4K) solution, making movie theater-quality
resolution available to smartphone and tablet users
Camera Up to 55 Megapixel, stereoscopic 3D
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
Dual Image Signal Processors for Snapdragon Camera support simultaneous
camera/video, ultrafast 640 Megapixel/second capture speeds and computational camera
Display Ultra HD on-device display concurrent with Ultra HD output to HDTV
1080p and 4K external displays
Process
Technology
28nm HPm
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 mode2 As compared to devices without fast charge technology3 Available only in select processors
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The Snapdragon 805 processor includes the following part numbers: 8084 Fusion 4, 8084 Fusion 4.5
5.4.3 Snapdragon Series 808:
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
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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
5.4.4 Snapdragon Series 810:
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
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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
1080p and 4K external displays
Memory/Storage LPDDR4 1600MHz 2x32 (25.6GBps)/ UFS Gear2 2L
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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