The revolutionary MT6227 is a lead ing edge single-chip solution for GSM/GPRS mobile phones targeting the emerging applications in dig ital audio and video. Based on 32-bit ARM7EJ-STM RISC processor, MT6227 not only features high performance GPRS Class 12 MODEM, but also provides comprehensive and advanced solutions for handheld multi-media. Typical application is shown in Figure 1. Multi-media Subsystem The MT6227 multi-media subsystem provides connection to CMOS/CCD image sensor and supports resolution up to 2M pixels. With its advanced image signal and data processing technology, MT6227 allows efficient processing of image and video data. It also has built-in JPEG CODEC and MPEG-4/H.263 CODEC, thus enabling real-t ime creation and playback of high-quality images and video. In addition to advanced image and video features, MT6227 also utilizes high resolution DAC, digital audio, and audio synthesis technology to provide superior audio features for all future multi-media needs. In order to provide more flexibility and bandwidth for multi-media products, an additional 18-bit parallel interface is incorporated. This interface enables connection to LCD modules as well as connection to NAND flash devices to allow for mu lti-media data storage capabilities. External Memory Interface Providing the greatest capacity for expansion, MT6227 supports up to 8 state-of-the-art devices through its 16-bit host interface. Devices such as burst/page mode Flash, page mode SRAM, Pseudo SRAM, Co lor/Parallel LCD, and mult i-media companion chip are all supported through this interface. To minimize power consumption and ensure low noise, this interface is designed for flexible I/O voltage and allows lowering of supply voltage down to 1.8V. The driving strength is configurable for signal integrity adjustment. The data bus also employs retention technology to prevent the bus from floating during turn over.