Intel and China-based Rockchip Electronics have recently stepped up their joint efforts to promote the quad-core SoFIA 3G-R (C3230RK) SoC solutions to the white-box tablet sector in China, aiming to squeeze more market share out from rival suppliers including MediaTek, Allwinner Technology, and Spreadtrum Communications, according to sources at Taiwan's tablet supply chain.
Intel reportedly is offering a subsidy of close to US$3 for every end-market device which has adopted the SoC solutions, the sources noted, adding that the amount of the subsidies will be increased in accordance with the purchasing volumes.
Additionally, the Intel-Rockchip team has also recently begun offering reference designs to tablet makers in order to shorten time to market, said the sources.
Intel subsidizing its SoFIA 3G-R SoCs
Posted on Monday, May 25 2015 @ 13:07 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck