NXP to supply 3G chipset to Samsung

BANGALORE, INDIA: Samsung Electronics has selected Europe-based NXP Semiconductors as one of its 3G solutions suppliers.

An NXP statement said it will provide the Nexperia Cellular System Solution 7210 to Samsung for a new generation UMTS/EDGE handset.

"Extending the collaboration we have with Samsung in GSM/GPRS and EDGE, and more recently in TD-SCDMA, to UMTS is an exciting step for NXP," said Frans van Houten, chief executive officer, NXP.

Based on UMTS and quad band EDGE chipset, Nexperia Cellular System Solution 7210 offers completely tailored performance enabling the multimedia experience, NXP said.

The platform also includes hardware extensions for connectivity and broadcast such as Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio as well as Near Field communications.