[Arm-netbook] RTD1186 750mhz MIPS SoC... $2 for 10k units!

[Ajith Kumar]

On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 5:54 PM, luke.leighton <luke.leighton at gmail.com>wrote:

> http://rhombus-tech.net/realtek/rtd1186/
>
> i've been looking up the realtek RTD1186 and i'm absolutely staggered
> to have received quotes varying from $1.90 to $3.80 for 10k quantities
> on this SoC.  its features include:
>
> * Realtek's 750mhz MIPS core
>

How much RAM supported ?




> * 3D OpenGL graphics
> * PCI Express
> * SATA
> * Gigabit Ethernet
> * USB 3
> * 3D HDMI
>
> i mean.... come on!  how in god's name is that even possible??  the
> only thing i can think of is that the volume is so high (because it's
> used in extreme mass-volume for HDTV products).
>
> but... wow.  i'm blown away.
>
> this would make an absolutely fantastic $25 PC.
>
> the only thing is: i *have* to track down the datasheet, which will
> say what the power consumption is, as well as give enough information
> to make a PCB round it.
>
> any help there greatly appreciated because it's proving challenging.
>
> l.
>
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