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LoCosto™ Single-Chip Solutions

Handsets based on the LoCosto single-chip solutions range in capability from voice-only GSM phones with black and white displays to more advanced handsets with robust features such as MP3, Bluetooth® solutions, and megapixel cameras. By using TI's DRP™ single-chip technology, the RF transceiver, analog codec, and digital baseband are combined into a highly-integrated solution. TI's Locosto single-chip solutions offer many benefits including:

• Reduced component count
• Smaller board space
• Reduced power consumption
• Reduced system cost

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LoCosto™ Single-Chip Solutions

Built upon the highly successful LoCosto single-chip solutions, the LoCosto solutions further extend the scalability and flexibility of these solutions. By combining its advanced 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with its leading DRP digital RF and DSP technologies, as well as an ARM® core, TI's LoCosto single-chip solutions for ULC (ultra low-cost) handsets set a new standard for features and a compelling user experience in the ULC handset segment.

ULC Market Characteristics	User/OEM Careabouts	New TCS2305 and TCS2315 LoCosto Platform Resources	TCS2305 and TCS2315 LoCosto End-User Benefits	TCS2305 and TCS2315 LoCosto Operator Benefits
Low Incomes	Affordability Ultra Low-Cost	65-nm process node Single chip with integrated DRP technology Upto 25% lower eBoM	Affordable handsets especially in emerging markets, removes barriers to purchase	Increased subscriber base especially in emerging markets Lower handset subsidies
Status Aspirations	Appealing Form Factor	40% fewer components 35% smaller modem/PCB area Single-chip solution	Attractive small and slim form factors, larger batteries	Increase subscriber base with attractive features
	Color Display	Color displays (Up to 128x160, 65k colors) with enhanced MMI and animation capability No additional external SRAM, enabling lower eBoM	Color ULC handset for enhanced user experience and social status
	Camera and Imaging	Upto VGA Camera support	Ability to take spontaneous pictures	Increase average revenue per user via data (MMS) traffic
First Phone Experience	MMI Simplicity	Fast ARM7 @ 104 MHz and higher On-chip SRAM allows personalization (additional graphics etc.) Smoother MMI processing	Compelling experience and personalization	Build subscriber loyalty with improved user experience
Noisy Environments	Voice Clarity and Loudness	Full Duplex Voice Call Support with twice the loudness, important for handsfree operation in noisy environments	Voice clarity and loudness well-suited to handsfree operation with noisy conditions	Build subscriber loyalty with improved user experience
Limited Power Access	Long Battery Life	60% longer stand-by time 30% longer talk time USB Charging for universal and easy battery access	Longer interval between battery charges, especially important in rural environments without reliable power sources	Build subscriber loyalty with improved user experience
Personalization	Ringtones and Customization	Integrated MIDI32 CD-quality (44.1 kHz) MP3 ability to record FM GPRS capability	Improved user experience and personalization (ringers on-the-fly)	Increase average revenue per user (ARPU)
Desire for Infotainment	Music and News	FM Connectivity with integrated stereo CD-quality MP3 stereo playback USB Connectivity Mass storage (SD/MMC)	Music and news anytime, anywhere. Especially attractive for emerging markets	Build subscriber loyalty with improved user experience and increased ARPU
Handset Fraud Concerns	Robust Handset Security	Robust hardware-based security for SIMLock, IMEI, phone software and personal data protection	Strong personal data protection	Increased ROI with handset theft/fraud prevention Reduced subscriber churn High-value content protection
Retail Market	Fast time to market for handset manufacturers	Full software re-use from previous LoCosto generation Easy development Faster time to market	Familiar software environment facilitates ease-of-experience and includes easy upgrades	Familiar software environment facilitates easy upgrades and simplifies continuing support

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