Marvell’s Quad-Core 64-bit ARMADA Mobile PXA1908 Platform targets 5-Mode 4G LTE market
Marvell's highly integrated quad-core 64-bit ARMADA Mobile PXA1908 platform is targeted for the fast growing 5-mode 4G LTE worldwide mass market. Marvell’s cost-optimized mobile processor features ARM Cortex A53, efficient power management, integrated location and sensor technology, and field proven 5-mode 4G LTE modem technology. The PXA1908 mobile processor maintains complete software compatibility with the octa-core ARMADA Mobile PXA1936, enabling OEMs and ODMs to quickly and seamlessly launch a higher performing octa-core mobile phone. The ARMADA mobile PXA1908 supports today’s most popular cellular communications including: TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA and GSM.

The 64-bit quad-core 5-mode LTE system-on-chip (SoC) is designed to address the fast growing LTE market, enabling easy integration from 2G and 3G connectivity to 4G LTE. Marvell’s 64-bit family of mobile SoCs also pave the way for device makers to release 64-bit tablets and smartphones with the Android L operating system. Major smartphone vendors are expected to begin shipping products powered by Marvell’s PXA1908 globally in early 2015.
Key features of the Marvell ARMADA Mobile PXA1908 include:
- Cost optimized quad-core Cortex A53, up to 1.2GHz clock speed
- Improved image processing to support 8MP to 13MP camera
- Advanced power management
- Supports 720p display
- Field proven DSDS software for 5-mode modem