Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Now Supported on Intel® Atom™ E6xx Series

The latest revision of the Android 2.3 reference BSP released by ArcherMind adds support of the Intel® Atom™ E6xx Series. Processors in this series offer integrated 3D graphics, video encode & decode and open PCI-Express standard for connecting FPGA, proprietary ASIC, or I/O Hub. They can also be paired with the Intel Platform Controller Hub EG20T or I/O hubs from a variety of third-party vendors to meet the specific I/O requirements of many embedded applications. For more information, please visit the Intel’s website.

ArcherMind Technology is a leading software development outsourcing company providing a wide range of outsourcing services in embedded, wireless and telecom field. As an Intel Embedded Alliance member and a supplier for distribution and support of the Android reference BSPs for Intel® Atom™, we make available this BSP for free download from our website. This is the first Android reference BSP available for Embedded Intel® Atom™ platform which can be used in a wide range of embedded applications such as in-vehicle infotainment systems, digital signage and others. Dedicated support, training and development services can be provided in addition by ArcherMind.

Source Code Download:

Target Users:

Automotive Manufacturers, Navigation/map Manufacturers, DVD Manufacturers, Chip Manufacturers

Platform Description:

The Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series is a high-performance, ultra low power processor with several microarchitectural enhancements over existing Intel® embedded processors.

ArcherMind could provide Android OS + The Intel® Atom™ Processor E6xx Series-based – Platform® end product solution and total solution ranging from base driver and upper application.

Atom™ E6xx  Hardware Platform:

  • Industrial in-car chips, in accordance to the car specifications;
  • Single 32-bit channel, DDR2 800, 2GB max, memory down;
  • Integrated 2D/3D graphics engine running up to 320 MHz (ULP or entry SKUs) or 400 MHz clock (mainstream or premium SKU);
  • High definition hardware video decode and video encoder engines;
  • LVDS display port and SDVO expansion port;
  • Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio).
  • Four external x1 PCI Express* ports which operate as  four independent PCIe* Gen 1 Controllers

 

Release：

Feb 1, 2012, Released Android 2.3.4GingerBread BSP for Intel®Embedded Media and Graphics Drivers Version 1.10.

Mar 10, 2012, Added In-Vehicle Infotainment Apps based on release of Feb 1, 2012.

July 18, 2012, Released Android 2.3.7GingerBread BSP for Intel®Embedded Media and Graphics Drivers Version 1.14.