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Maxim To Develop Power-Management & Multimedia Solutions For Intel-Based Mobile Internet Devices

April 02, 2008 by Jeff Shepard

Maxim Integrated Products announced that the company has entered into a collaboration with Intel Corp. to develop highly integrated power-management and multimedia solutions for Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). Maxim states that it will provide mixed-signal ICs that enable longer battery life and a rich multimedia experience for consumers.

"Maxim is well poised to support Intel’s next-generation needs. We have all the necessary building blocks and components to enable Intel-based MIDs to offer significantly longer battery life and provide a richer multimedia experience than available today," explained Vijay Ullal, Group President for Maxim. "Going forward, we plan to optimize those elements to fit in next-generation MIDs."

"Maxim is pleased to be working with Intel on innovative technology solutions that provide the consumer with an improved mobile internet device experience. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with Intel and the MID team," commented Ali Mortazavi, Business Unit Vice President at Maxim.

"Mobile internet devices represent an emerging and exciting growth segment that can enable consumers to enjoy the best internet experience in their pockets," said Pankaj Kedia, Director of Global Ecosystem Programs for Intel Corp.’s Ultra Mobility Group. "Intel’s innovation in low-power technologies, combined with Maxim’s experience and capabilities in mixed-signal design, will enable device makers to bring MIDs in ever smaller form factors with longer battery life."

Maxim designs and manufactures ICs for analog and mixed-signal applications.