"Texas Instruments (TI) is sampling an ultra low-cost dual-core (RISC/DSP) processor with an integrated high-definition (HD) video encoder. The chipmaker launched its sub-$10 TMS320DM355 SoC (system-on-chip), together with a development board running MontaVista Linux, at the IBC video broadcaster's convention in London this week.
"The DM355 targets portable, battery-powered consumer devices with HD video capabilities, such as digital cameras, IP video cameras, digital photo frames, video doorbells, and baby monitors..."