Texas Instruments has been ranked at the top of the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research.
NVIDIA and Freescale Semiconductor claimed the second and third spots in the company�s new evaluation of worldwide Mobile Internet Device (MID) platform vendors.
�Congratulations to TI for taking the MID Platforms vendor title for the second time,� said Jeff Orr, senior analyst. �The company�s current MID platforms, incorporating ARM processor cores, excelled in several categories, including the implementation of every mobile operating system we examined � from Windows Mobile to Palm�s webOS.� Seven PC and mobile operating systems were factored into scoring. NVIDIA and Freescale represent the next generation of multimedia-rich MID platforms, which are expected to debut during the second half of 2009.
The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research to provide a clear understanding of vendors� positions in specific markets. Vendors are assessed on the important parameters of �innovation� and �implementation� across several criteria unique to each vendor matrix.
For this particular matrix, under "innovation," ABI Research examined these platforms� connectivity options, their level of voice support, the capabilities of their processors, their displays, and the integration and support services available to licensees and manufacturers of the MID platform. �TI received perfect scores for its range of voice support, display capabilities and integration support services,� notes Orr. �The company offers development tools, reference designs and consultative services necessary to accelerate MID design programs into manufacturing.�
Under "implementation," ABI Research scrutinized the following criteria: existing customer types (ie. what PC system, mobile handset and consumer electronics vendors are currently buying or licensing the MID platform or architecture); commercially available products, current PC operating system support, and existing mobile operating system support.
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