10 October 2008

VisualOn Software For Creation OMAP35x Multimedia Devices

VisualOn, Inc., a member of the ARM Connected Community, has rolled out a multimedia software solution for Texas Instruments (TI) OMAP35x applications processors which it said will provide developers with a real performance/value platform for creating multimedia-enabled consumer devices and industrial products.

VisualOn's integrated multimedia software solution supports all the essential functions needed to enable video for ARM-based applications as well as the ability to support larger screen sizes and higher resolution video, the company said.

"By taking advantage VisualOn's advanced optimization techniques, ARM CortexM)-A8 processor and NEON processing power, VisualOn has customized a software solution that delivers compelling performance levels and value for our customers," explained Sean Torsney, worldwide vice president of sales and marketing, VisualOn.

"By collaborating with VisualOn on a comprehensive software offering for OMAP35x processor-based designs, we can provide developers with the flexibility to add multimedia capabilities to the ARM-only, OMAP3503 and OMAP3515 processors," said Gerard Andrews, Applications Processors product line manager, TI. "This capability will allow our customers to choose the appropriate level of multimedia performance for their end product and choose the appropriate device from the four scalable devices that comprise the OMAP35x family."