Dual-Core Mobile
Application Processor
Multi-core performance is now a critical requirement of new consumer, home, and auto
infotainment devices. As computing resource requirements increase, computing power must
adapt in response. Applications like web-browsing, streaming video, gaming, and file sharing
are growing in complexity as users require faster and more enjoyable content. Allwinner’s A20
processor, a dual-core Cortex™-A7 system, delivers a multi-core solution for tablets, smart
TV, IPTV, and portable devices that effectively balances system cost, performance, and power
consumption.
Applications
The A20 processor is based on a dual-core ARM® Cortex™-A7 CPU architecture, the most
energy efficient application processor from ARM®. In addition, ARM®’s dual-core Mali400MP2
GPU enables both smooth UI transitions and fluid 3D gaming performance. A20 also enables a
full HD video experience with H.264 1080p@30fps encoding and 2160p decoding.
A20 gives customers superior advantages in system cost and time-to-market. A20 lowers
system cost by integrating an extensive range of interfaces, codecs, and connectivity including
4-CH CVBS out, VGA, LVDS/RGB LCD, HDMI with HDCP, SATA, USB, GMAC, and audio. A20’s
pin-to-pin compatibility with Allwinner’s previous generation A10 simplifies the product design
cycle and enables customers to directly upgrade already-mature single-core platforms directly
to dual-core.
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Features
CPU
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ARM® Cortex™-A7 Dual-Core
GPU
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ARM® Mali400MP2
Complies with OpenGL ES 2.0/1.1
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HD H.264 2160p video decoding
Multi-format FHD video decoding, including Mpeg1/2, Mpeg4 SP/ASP GMC, H.263, H.264, VP6/8,
AVS jizun, Jpeg/Mjpeg, etc.
H.264 High Profile 1080p@30fps or 720p@60fps encoding
3840x1080@30fps 3D decoding, BD/SBS/TAB/FP supported
Complies with RTSP, HTTP,HLS,RTMP,MMS streaming media protocols
Display
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Supports multi-channel HD display
Integrated HDMI 1.4 transmitter with HDCP support
CPU/RGB/LVDS LCD interface
Supports CVBS/YPbPr/VGA
Integrated TV decoder
Camera
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Integrated parallel 8-bit I/F YUV sensor
Integrated 24-bit parallel YUV 444 I/F
Supports 5M CMOS sensor
Supports dual sensors
Memory
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DDR2/DDR3/DDR3L controller
NAND Flash controller with 64-bit ECC
Audio
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Integrated Hi-Fi 100dB audio codec
Dual analog mic amplifiers
OS
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Android 4.2 and above
Video
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A20 Brief
Selection Guide
Allwinner Cortex-A Family
A31
A31s
A10s
A20
A13
CPU
Quad-Core
Cortex™-A7
Quad-Core
Cortex™-A7
Dual-Core
Cortex™-A7
Single-Core
Cortex™-A8
Single-Core
Cortex™-A8
GPU
SGX544MP2
SGX544MP2
Mali400MP2
Mali400
Mali400
Video Playback
4Kx2K
2160p
2160p
1080p
1080p
Video Capture
H.264 HP
1080p@60fps
H.264 HP
1080p@30fps
720p@60fps
H.264 HP
1080p@30fps
720p@60fps
H.264 MP
720p@30fps
H.264 MP
720p@30fps
LCD
2048X1536
1280x800
1280x800
1024x768
1024x600
Package
BGA609
18mmx18mm
0.65mm Pitch
BGA460
18mmx18mm
0.80mm Pitch
BGA441
19mmx19mm
0.80mm Pitch
BGA336
14mmx14mm
0.65mm Pitch
eLQFP176
20mmx20mm
Applications
Tablet
Smart TV
Phablet
Tablet
Smart TV
HDMI Dongle
Tablet
E-reader
About Allwinner
Allwinner Technology is a leading fabless design company dedicated to smart application processor SoCs and smart
analog ICs. Its product line includes multi-core application processors for smart devices and smart power management
ICs used by brands worldwide.
With its focus on cutting edge UHD video processing, high performance multi-core CPU/GPU integration, and ultra-low
power consumption, Allwinner Technology is a mainstream solution provider for the global tablet, internet TV, smart
home device, automotive in-dash device, smart power management, and mobile connected device markets. Allwinner
Technology is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.
This brief is for reference only and has no commitment. All content contained herein is subject to changes without notice. For more information,
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