Qualcomm announced that it is sampling a new smartphone chipset family, featuring strong emphasis on multimedia performance, supporting high-definition video recording and playback, exceptional graphics with dedicated 2D and 3D cores, and an overall chip design optimized for Web surfing. The first devices based on the flagship MSM7×30 family of chipsets are expected to launch commercially before the end of 2010.

The MSM7×30 family of chipsets, which includes the MSM7230 solution for HSPA+ networks and MSM7630 solution with multi-mode HSPA+/EV-DO Rev. B and SV-DO support, is designed around optimal data throughput and powerful multimedia functionality. The 7×30 uses an 800 MHz to 1 GHz custom superscalar CPU based on the ARM v7 instruction set, delivering  features that include:

• 720p high-definition video encode/decode at 30 frames per second
• Integrated 2D and 3D graphics GPUs with support for OpenGL ES 2.0, and OpenVG 1.1 industry standard APIs
• Dedicated low-power audio subsystem supporting 5.1 surround
• 12-megapixel camera support
• Integrated GPS for location-based services
• Support Android, Windows Mobile, Brew Mobile Platform and Symbian
• Support for package-on-package memory for reduced board space, optimized power consumption and more responsive performance