NVIDIA idea in the integration of modems Icera in its own processors appeared for a long time. The company focused on the development of productive processors, which are updated once a year, to synchronize with this schedule integrated modem was not so easy because of problems with certification. In addition, the processors with integrated modems are mainly smartphone manufacturers of middle and lower level, and NVIDIA in this segment shows no activity.
Friday will be devoted to an analysis of the quarterly report NVIDIA, but the company has decided to anticipate the event with a statement of intent to roll this quarter activity units Icera. NVIDIA acquired the eponymous company in 2011 for $ 367 million. According to NVIDIA, since the development priorities have been revised - now it's game and car segment, and cloud technology.
The existing modem Icera 4G LTE capable NVIDIA to meet the needs for the coming year, at least. In the future, NVIDIA will use the third-party modems, and its own activities in this area will roll. In the structure of Icera employs about 500 people, located in the UK, France, USA and Asia.