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Sep. 06, 2006
SMedia Introduces Glamo3370, Best multimedia solution package for mobile television...»

Aug. 10, 2006
SMedia Introduces Glamo3362, Multimedia video and audio co-processor supporting mobile device with VGA screen...»

May 23, 2006
SMedia Introduces Glamo3265, Accelerated GPS graphic-processing multimedia co-processor for mobile device. »

Mar 8, 2006
SMedia and HI Enter into Alliance for 3D Graphics Technology and Marketing. »

Nov 1, 2005
SMedia launches Glamo3365 at China Mobile Terminal Industry Development Forum 2005. »

April 8, 2005
SMedia launch the new Mobile Multimedia chip, Glamo 3260, for three million camera phone. »

December 8, 2004
SMedia Technology Corp., a leader in mobile graphics IC company, announce to join e-Biz Expo 2004. »

October 25, 2004
(Beijing, China) New SMedia Technology Corporation Launches into the Multimedia IC Design Market. »

October 25, 2004
SMedia Technology Corporation announces entry into the multimedia solutions market for handhelds. »


SMedia Introduces Glamo3362 
~ Multimedia video and audio co-processor supporting mobile device with VGA screen ~


Taipei, Augest 10, 2006 – Today, SMedia announces the multimedia video and audio co-processor Glamo3362 supporting the VGA display screen. Glamo3362 can support the screen resolution up to the VGA capacity. With SMedia's pure hardware 3D graphic accelerating processor, it matches the GPS trend towards 3D development. Besides that, Glamo3362 also have the complete multimedia solution package for mobile phones, including recording and playing VGA resolution MPEG4 video format and video processing function reaches 5 mega pixels. SMedia provides the most advanced multimedia features for handheld devices .

Support big screen with VGA resolution

Glamo3362 can support the screen resolution up to VGA (640*480) dimension, and enables the multimedia functions on handheld devices. Recently the screen resolution on the handheld mobile devices is getting bigger, and both PDA and GPS are moving towards VGA dimension. Glamo3362 can not only support VGA dimension screen, but also can fulfill the need of the customer to rotate the image 90 degrees or 180 degrees. The user of VGA screen handheld devices will certainly enjoy the all-new refreshing sensation.

3D graphic technology with accelerated GPS graphic display effect

Nowadays GPS is a necessity in either handheld mobile device or in-car accessory. Dreaming of 3D graphic processing GPS, the pure-hardware 3D graphic accelerating processor must be equipped. Glamo3362 product has the pipeline structured pure hardware accelerator, and is complied with OpenGL-ES specification, so that 3D GPS can be realized inside the handheld mobile device. Only using the pure hardware structured Glamo3362 3D graphic accelerating processor can sufficiently provide polygon-rate and fill-rate. The commercialized 3D GPS can refine the pictures outlook. Besides OpenGL-ES, Glamo3362 also support Microsoft powered D3DM API to provide additional option for the customers. Through Glamo3362's pure hardware 3D accelerating graphic function, nowadays GPS visual effect has stepped into the next era of sensation.

MPEG4 full hardware codec function

Seeing the WEB 2.0 development has empowered more video sharing. Glamo3362 can record VGA dimension video to vividly record and preserve the daily memories for the consumers, or share it on the blog with friends. With the increase of PMP, Glamo3362 can play VGA dimension video for the consumers to watch high quality movies anytime anywhere and just enjoy the new high-tech entertaining life style.

5M pixel high resolution picture

Besides from providing complete visual solution, Glamo3362 supports up to 5M pixel resolution picture function, including auto focus, auto white balance and auto exposure that are reaching the image quality of a digital camera. Presently there are three types of auto focus lenses: VCM, Piezo and Stepping Motor. To support different auto focus lenses, SMedia has developed different unique engine to suit the function of different auto focus lenses in the attempt to maximize better quality of pictures.

“SMedia's mission is to provide advanced application to support handheld mobile devices,” said SMedia General Manager Mr. Hong-Yao Lin. “VGA dimension screen with 3D graphic processor on GPS handheld mobile device is the main stream of the future. SMedia will be the first one to lead the ways for our customers. That is why we have launched our newest product Glamo3362 for VGA screen on 3D GPS or multimedia mobile. Through SMedia's strength of full hardware structure and specialized engine, we trust that Glamo3362 is the best choice for the customers.”

About SMedia Technology Corp.

SMedia Technology Corp. (SMedia) is a worldwide leader in the development and marketing of leading-edge core logic products. The Glamo® series is the first highly integrated hardwire solution for handhelds in the world, including ISP(AE/AWB/AF), JPEG codec, MPEG4 codec, audio engine, and 2D & 3D graphic engine co-processor. Please visit www.smediatech.com for more information.


Media Contact

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Dean Fu
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