Internet Appliance Solutions
Agenda
IA Applications
IA Applications
IA Market Characteristics
Bundled Broadband Services
IA Manufacturers' New Challenge
IAs are not PCs — Hardware
IAs are not PCs — OS/Software
IAs are not PCs — Mobility
IAs are not PCs — Storage/Display
IAs are not PCs — Cost Structure
IAs are not PCs
How CPU manufacturers can help IA manufacturers The CPU/chipset manufacturers’ role
CPU/Chipset Manufacturers’ Role
Produce high-integration, low-cost, low-power, high-performance CPUs/chipsets
NEC’s VR Series™ MIPS® RISC Microprocessor Roadmap
VR Series processors are designed into many leading portable products
Handheld PCs using VR41xx
Palm-Size PCs using VR41XX
Windows CE Embedded using VR Series Processors
VR4121-131/168 Features
VR4121 Block Diagram
VR4122TM Features
VR4122 Block Diagram
VRC4173TM Features
VR4173 Block Diagram
Develop reference platform to target different applications with complete software package
Reference Design — A Production Ready Prototype
Offer complete system designs to reduce time to market
Harrier Main Board Features
Debugging and production tool
Harrier Debug Board: Features for Debugging and Production Test
Support many accessories for different market
Harrier Accessories
Harrier Block Diagram
Software porting
NEC’s OS Choices
Linux on NEC Processors
Expandability
Harrier’s Expandability for New Applications
Finished mechanical designs to prove product concept
Harrier Mechanical Design: Internet Appliance
Harrier Mechanical Design: Internet Appliance
Harrier Mechanical Configuration: Harrier + PCI Telephony Card
Harrier Mechanical Configuration
Harrier Mechanical Design: Web Phone
Another Example: VR4181 Osprey Board
Another Example: VR4181 Osprey Board
Summary