<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[Atmel | Bits &amp; Pieces]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://atmelcorporation.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[The Atmel Team]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://atmelcorporation.wordpress.com/author/atmelstaff/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Atmel&#8217;s maXTouch powers Galaxy S4 Mini&#8217;s&nbsp;touchscreen]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.samsung.com/us/">Samsung</a> has selected <a href="http://www.atmel.com/devices/mxt336s.aspx"> Atmel&#8217;s maXTouch mXT336S</a> controller to power the touchscreen of its recently launched <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-mini/">Galaxy S4 Mini</a>.</p>
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<p>Powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor and running Google&#8217;s Android 4.2.2 operating system, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini also boasts a 4.3-inch high-definition super AMOLED display.</p>
<p>&#8220;The mXT336S controller delivers the ultimate human touch interface with its feature-rich solution by enabling thinner stylus and thicker glove support,&#8221; an Atmel spokesperson told <em>Bits &amp; Pieces</em>. &#8220;It also facilitates more touch precision and fewer unintended touches, along with lower power consumption for longer battery life, brighter displays and faster response times.&#8221;</p>
<p>Additional key Galaxy S4 Mini features include:</p>
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<li>4G LTE in addition to 3G and 3G dual-SIM versions</li>
<li>8-megapixel rear camera and recording</li>
<li>1.9-megapixel front-facing camera</li>
<li>1.7GHz dual-core processor</li>
<li>1,900 mAh battery</li>
</ul>
<p>It should be noted that Atmel technology can be found in a number of Samsung mobile devices, including the full-sized Galaxy S4. As previously discussed on <a href="https://atmelcorporation.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/samsungs-galaxy-s4-is-equipped-with-atmels-sensor-hub-mcu/"><em>Bits &amp; Pieces</em></a>, the Galaxy S4 is fitted with <a href="https://atmelcorporation.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/samsungs-galaxy-s4-is-equipped-with-atmels-sensor-hub-mcu/">Atmel’s sensor hub management MCU</a> (microcontroller unit) which collects and processes data from all connected sensors in real-time, optimizing multiple user experiences, such as gaming, navigation and virtual reality. In addition, the sensor hub MCU lowers the overall system power consumption via<a href="http://www.atmel.com/technologies/lowpower/default.aspx"> picoPower technology</a> to prevent drain and enable longer battery life.</p>
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