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New Freescale Processor Pushes E Ink Pearl Screens to 8fps (Video)

January 8, 2011 by Nathan

Freescale

Freescale is showing off the power of their new processors at CES. One to look forward to is the new i.MX508 processor for E Ink ebook readers.

This next generation processor is capable of getting the most out of E Ink’s new Pearl display technology. It allows for faster performance, lower production cost, and increases energy efficiency.

The i.MX508 processor is designed specifically for ereaders and incorporates a Cortex A8 800MHz processor and E Ink display controller.

Take a look at this video below to see the new processor hooked up to a Pearl screen, the same screens used on the new Kindles and Sony Readers. Pearl screens can run up to 8 frames per second, and the i.MX508 has no problem with that. The same processor is used for color E Ink screens as well.

The video also shows the possibilities of bringing Android to E Ink ereaders. An interesting concept, indeed. But unlikely.

Via: ARMdevices.net

Filed Under: News, Technology Tagged With: e ink, freescale

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