Google processors, Marvell and Nvidia to bring ARA Project
About three months ago that Google Rakchyp company as a partner supplier ARA introduced the AMD project. Google has now announced that Marvell and Nvidia companies were also added to this list.
It
is reported that Google and quantum (Apple's other partner in the
project ARA) two basic design for the project is considered smartphones. One of them is supposed to be based on Marvel PXA1928 processors
(64-bit, quad-core and core Cortex-A53 and is probably the cheapest
model) and the other processors Nvidia Tegra K1 (probably most
expensive) will be in its place.
Tom's
Hardware website Tegra K1 believes that the Google project will be to
design Denver both Nvidia and Marvell chip architecture is based on
ARMv8 architecture. In these circumstances it will be easier for developers to change the processor.
ARA
project was originally developed by Motorola and Fvnblaks and after the
purchase of Motorola by Google in 2012, the project was transferred to
Google.The ultimate goal of this project is the production of smartphones
modular components that can be customized and even when it is turned off
the phone and replace it with a better piece.
Heard the news that Google wants to sell these parts, store Google Play Store's launch.
Google
of 14 and 21 January conference held to introduce improvements in the
project and will probably sell the first unit will begin shortly. The project provides for simple devices are priced between $ 50- $ 100.