Imagination Technologies has announced that Renesas Electronics signed a multi-use license agreement for IP from Imagination’s PowerVR Series6 ‘Rogue’ graphics family.
This is the UK firm's the next generation PowerVR Series6 graphics processor, codenamed 'Rogue'. Target designs will be system-on-chip devices for smartphones, tablets and in-car infotainment and other consumer chips.
“Needless to say that advanced graphics performance is a key factor in giving users a strong visual impression through intuitive User Interfaces, which are becoming increasingly important for smartphone and future IT system in cars,” said Toshihiro Hattori, v-p of SoC business division at Renesas Mobile.
"The new PowerVR Series6 will enable us to provide attractive solutions for many markets and users,” said Hattori.
“We are delighted to continue our strategic partnership with Renesas with this multiuse agreement for PowerVR Series6,” said Tony King-Smith, v-p marketing, Imagination Technologies.
Under the terms of its licensing arrangements Imagination receives license fees and royalty revenues on shipment of chips incorporating Imagination’s IP.