MSM7227A

Description

The MSM7227A is a system-on-a-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, developed by Qualcomm. It's a single-core ARM Cortex-A5 processor with an integrated Adreno 200 GPU for graphics processing. This SoC supports HD video playback and recording, has a 720p HD display resolution, and features integrated connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The MSM7227A is designed for low power consumption, making it suitable for extended battery life in mobile devices. It's commonly used in entry-level smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, as well as wearable devices such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and IoT devices.

Features

The MSM7227A features a single-core ARM Cortex-A5 processor, integrated Adreno 200 GPU for graphics processing, support for HD video playback and recording, 720p HD display resolution, and integrated connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. It also has low power consumption for extended battery life.

Package

According to the product information, the MSM7227A has a Package type of BGA (Ball Grid Array).

Pinout

The MSM7227A is a package-on-package (PoP) device, which means it does not have a publicly disclosed pin count. The information provided in the datasheet only includes the BGA footprint size for assembly purposes. As for its function, the MSM7227A is a system-on-a-chip (SoC) that integrates the CPU, GPU, and other components to provide processing, graphics, and connectivity capabilities for mobile devices. It contains a single-core ARM Cortex-A5 processor, Adreno 200 GPU, as well as integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and other components for multimedia and connectivity tasks.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of the MSM7227A is QUALCOMM, a leading American technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors for mobile devices, IoT, automotive, and other industries. Qualcomm is particularly known for its expertise in wireless technologies, including CDMA, GSM, WCDMA, LTE, and Wi-Fi. The company's products include processors, modems, and other semiconductor components used in a wide range of applications, from smartphones to autonomous vehicles.

Applications

According to the product information, the MSM7227A is commonly used in:

• Entry-level smartphones
• Tablets
• Wearable devices such as smartwatches, fitness trackers
• IoT devices

It's known for its low power consumption and efficient performance in multimedia and connectivity tasks.

Equivalent

The MSM7227A is a single-core ARM Cortex-A5 processor, so its equivalent products would be other single-core processors with similar specifications. Some examples include:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7625/MSM7630)
• Texas Instruments OMAP 3503
• Intel Atom Z510/Z610

These processors share similarities in terms of architecture, power consumption, and performance capabilities.