Based around CSR’s UniFi and the TCC8300 media processor from Telechips, the platform runs on the most common operating system for multimedia devices, making it easy for customers to integrate and use. CSR’s UniFi is the lowest power Wi-Fi solution in the market and features an exceptionally small chip scale package (CSP) that measures just 5.8 x 6.4mm. The chip architecture, combined with the lack of external components required, ensures that CSR’s UniFi provides a low bill of materials and superior Wi-Fi performance.

Telechips’ platform will use CSR’s UniFi to allow users to stream internet radio via Wi-Fi and supports music subscription services such as Rhapsody, ShoutCast, WM Audio and vTuner, providing access to thousands of songs via live broadcast or on demand access. Users will be able to display images trapped on their memory card or communicate via Wi-Fi with Flickr and other photo sharing websites such as Picasa to view online photo albums. The platform will also support RSS feeds from sources including Yahoo, MSN, CNN, BBC as well as displaying currency rates and traffic information.

Tracy Hopkins, Vice President of CSR’s Consumer Business Unit, commented, “Wi-Fi enabled digital photo frames based on this platform use CSR’s UniFi technology to deliver the highest performance and functionality not only for the photo frame function but also to provide high quality streaming internet radio.” Hopkins continued, “It is clear that the market for Wi-Fi enabled devices is growing rapidly and our collaboration with Telechips will enable ODMs to deliver high quality multi functional devices in minimal time to market.”

Minho Seo, CEO of Telechips, commented, “Increased functionality remains a key differentiator for many of our customers and wireless connectivity is becoming a must have. Our partnership with CSR has allowed us to develop a platform that delivers a best in class Wi-Fi connection that will allow our customers to create extremely desirable products quickly and at a lower cost.”