Zii Plaszma™ Platform — The Cornerstone of StemCell Computing™
The Zii Plaszma Platform provides developers, system integrators, OEMs and ODMs with the essential building blocks to rapidly and efficiently create compelling media-rich devices and applications and bring them to market under their own brand. The Zii Plaszma Platform comprises: the Zii EGG StemCell Computer, ZMS-05 System Module, ZMS-05 Media Rich Applications Processor, Plaszma OS and Plaszma SDK.
The Zii Plaszma Platform supports Android and the Android SDK. This allows Android developers to work with an operating system they are familiar with, and to create StemCell Computing-powered applications that support HD and 3D graphics. The difference, however, is the marked improvement in High-definition and 3D Graphics performance.
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The Zii EGG is an energy efficient handheld StemCell Computer based on the power ZMS-05 media-rich applications processor from ZiiLABS. Fitted with a 3.5-inch multi-touch screen LCD for sleek navigation, the Zii EGG also delivers HD-quality video at a resolution of 1080p. The ZMS-05 has 24-point floating processors that can produce up to 8 GFLOPS of raw processing power, and its flexible StemCell Computing architecture allows stunning 3D graphics on a small handheld battery-powered device.
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Building Blocks for Innovative Applications
Plaszma is a powerful open standard platform that allows developers to take their innovations to market in the shortest time possible. Get the pre-release1 Plaszma developer tool set today.
1 Pre-release Plaszma developer tool set will be supported with firmware updates.
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Exciting Development Possibilities — Zii EGG Feature Highlights2
The feature-rich, open standard Zii EGG offers developers exciting possibilities to develop compelling customized applications.
1080p HD Output
Zii EGG is the first handheld device that can deliver high definition video (1080p resolution) to a HDTV. Applications such as digital signboards connected to a wireless network can be instantly installed.
Media-Rich Applications Processor
The ZMS-05 is a fully programmable, media-rich applications processor capable of delivering 3D graphics and high-performance multimedia applications in a low-power environment.
OpenGL ES
The ZMS-05 processor is equipped with powerful 3D OpenGL ES capabilities. This allows developers to create compelling 3D games and applications that take advantage of the chip's fill rate of 42 million textured pixels/sec.
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10-point Multi-Gesture Touch Screen
The Zii EGG features a 10-point multi-gesture touch screen that is able to support a widget-based interface, customized gesture commands and interactive applications such as a virtual piano.
Package Contents4
| • Zii EGG | • Charger |
| • Ear Phones | • Warranty Card |
| • USB Cables |
SDHC Card Slot
Add up to 32GB of storage space (which can hold up to 100 digital movies or 30 DVD-quality movies or 10 HD movies) to the Zii EGG with its high capacity SDHC card slot. Combined with 32 GB of internal memory, your Zii EGG can become a 64GB3 portable entertainment hub that stores up to 200 movies or 5,000 Karaoke/music videos.
OEMs and value-added resellers can choose their desired combinations of internal/external flash storage capacity, allowing them to customize their Zii product and optimize production costs. The Zii EGG is available in: 0GB, 1GB, 2GB, 3GB, 4GB, 5GB, 6GB, 8GB, 9GB, 10GB, 12GB, 16GB, 17GB, 18GB, 20GB, 24GB, 32GB, 33GB, 34GB, 36GB, 40GB, 48GB and 64GB.
Hardware GPS Receiver
The Zii EGG has a dedicated hardware GPS (Global Positioning System) chip that allows it to receive signals directly from satellites anywhere in the world. With a hardware GPS receiver, developers can create advanced location-based applications and 3D navigation systems that boast enhanced location accuracy, coverage and responsiveness.
HD and VGA Dual Cameras
With a VGA camera in front and a HD camera behind, developers can turn the Zii EGG into a pocket-sized High-Definition movie recorder cum video conferencing device.
Market Ready
Focus on the big idea, leave the nitty gritty to us. Showcase your innovation on an industry-certified open template. This market-ready platform allows enterprising developers to ride on the speedy time-to-market advantage and profit from their innovations.
About Making Profits
Start by creating StemCell Computing based solutions on your Zii Plaszma, using our Plaszma SDK
Text-to-Speech Feature
Text-to-speech feature with a HD camera on the Zii EGG opens up new, exciting possibilities for Zii EGG developers. By coupling these hardware features with OCR technology, Zii EGG developers can create applications that cater to people with special needs. For instance, with audio eBooks, onscreen text can be captured and read back to a user with vision problems.
Features and Specifications
| Zii EGG |
| • Capacitive 10-point multi-gesture touch display |
• Hardware GPS receiver |
| • 3.5” 320x480 true-color display |
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| • X-Fi audio processing |
• 3-axis Accelerometer |
| • Up to 32GB Internal Flash Storage |
• Ambient light sensor |
| • 32MB NOR Flash (Linux Kernel Boot ROM) |
• SDHC slot (supports up to 32GB of external SDHC Card) |
| • 256MB Mobile DDR RAM |
• USB 2.0 Mini-B (MTP and Charging) |
| • Supports 720p and 1080p HDTVs via HD cable |
• Universal Docking connector (USB, Audio) |
| • Composite video out |
• Headphone socket, built-in speaker and microphone |
| • Dual cameras |
• Supports Plaszma OS and Android |
| - Forward facing VGA camera |
• 1200mAH rechargeable lithium-ion |
| - Rear facing HD camera |
• Light weight: 108grams |
| • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
• 115 x 62 x 12 mm |
Development Modules
ZMS-05 System Module
The compact, media-rich module is based on the industry standard SODIMM connector. Combined with Plaszma, the module simplifies and streamlines the complex design-and-manufacturing process for developers looking to create next-generation media-rich devices and applications.
Designed for Performance — ZMS-05
The low-energy module features a wide range of integrated functions to support the most demanding applications. These include: ZMS-05 processor, 256MB RAM, integrated PMU and Audio DAC, Ethernet, 16MB Linux Boot ROM, USB 2.0 controller, JTAG, 3 HD Video Ports, HD TV Output, three SD/SDIO controllers, NAND Flash, IDE, GPIOs, UARTs, I2S and I2C. At only 67 x 40 mm, the compact module delivers advanced StemCell Computing at only half the size of a credit card.
Based on the ZMS-05 processor, the System Module supports advanced UI capabilities, multi-format audio and video, web browsing, OpenGL ES 3D graphics, content streaming and 1080p HD video output. Customer baseboard and software development is made easy with the standard SODIMM connector and a rich Board Support Package (BSP). Support for the next generation of ZMS processors is built in, so you can extend the lifespan of customer baseboards with a simple 'click-in' upgrade.
ZMS-05 Media-Rich Application Processor
The ZMS-05 is a fully programmable, media-rich applications processor capable of delivering high-performance application and HD graphics and multimedia capabilities in a low-power environment. The ZMS-05 multi-core design combines a flexible media-processing array with ARM® cores to achieve a fully balanced system for delivering optimal acceleration of CPU and media-intensive tasks. A broad range of I/Os and peripheral functions are integrated on-chip to ease system design and reduce BoM costs.
Get innovative and you can profit from an exciting range of customizable hardware solutions. Be empowered with the Zii Plaszma Platform.
Features and Specifications
| ZMS-05 System Module |
| • ZiiLABS ZMS-05 Media-Rich Application Processor |
| - Flexible StemCell Media Processing Array |
| - Dual ARM926EJ-S Cores |
| • 256MB 64-bit Mobile DDR Memory |
| • 16MB NOR Flash (Linux Kernel Boot ROM) |
| • Power Management Unit |
| • High-Quality Audio DAC |
| • 10/100 Ethernet Controller |
| • USB 2.0 OTG Controller |
| • Three SD/SDIO/MMC/CE-ATA controllers |
| • JTAG Diagnostic Port |
| • Analog Audio Port |
| • Three high-performance video ports |
| - Direct connection to LCD and Cameras |
| • Integrated Analog HD TV Encoder |
| • General Purpose Interface Bus |
| - Connect to NAND Flash, IDE Disk Drivers |
| • I2S, S/PDIF, I2C, GPIOs and Dual UARTs |
| • Compact form factor 67.85mmx40mmx3.8mm |
| • Industry standard 200-pin SODIMM connector |
| • Support for Plaszma and Android Operating Systems |
| ZMS-05 Media Rich Application Processor |
| • Dual ARM processor cores |
| • High resolution - decode to 1080p/720p encode |
| • 1080p HDMI output |
| • Supports wide range of codecs e.g H.264, MPEG 1/2/4, WMV/VC-1 |
| • Powerful floating-point 3D graphics |
| • Supports OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0 |
| • High quality audio encode and decode |
| • High Quality Imaging Processing |
| • Low power architecture |
| • Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling |
| • Multiple clock domains and clock gating |
| • 16 independent power down regions |
| • Suspend to RAM for standby |
| • USB 2.0 OTG controller |
| • Analog HD TV encoder |
| • Three independent 12/24-bit video units |
| • Three SDIO/MMC/CE-ATA controllers |
| • Mobile SDR, DDR and DDR2 |
| • 64/32-bit data bus |
| • 1Gbyte address space |
Plaszma Software and Android2
Plaszma OS
The Plaszma OS is a robust, full-featured multi-tasking Operating System built on a Linux 2.6 kernel. The ZMS processor and Zii Plaszma platform are equipped with advanced 3D media and communication capabilities, enhancing the performance of native and web-based applications.
The Plaszma OS supports a rich set of industry standard APIs that have been optimized by ZiiLABS. Equipped with a wide range of multimedia CODECs, you can get powerful video, image and audio playback, recording capabilities and advanced audio processing, including a text-to-speech engine. The Plaszma OS also supports a desktop grade Opera 9.7 browser with Web 2.0 capabilities, 2D graphics, OpenGL ES 3D graphics and a powerful intuitive gesture-based user interface.
Plaszma SDK
The Plaszma SDK is a software development kit that provides the developer with all the tools, libraries, documentation and sample CODECs needed to create the next generation of media-rich networked applications.
Zii Optimized Android
The Zii EGG also supports the Android OS, allowing Android developers to create applications on an operating system they are familiar with. StemCell Computing technology super-charges the performance of Android applications, allowing it to deliver high-definition 3D graphics and media playback.
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Learn more about Zii Optimized Android at
ZiiLabs.
Features and Specifications
| Plaszma SDK |
| • Native C/C++ Development |
• Opera 9.7 Web Browser supporting CSS, XHTML, JavaScript and Ajax |
| • Wide range of supported video, image and audio formats |
• Adobe® Flash Lite™ 3.1(available in future) |
| • Cell Framework of industry standard API’s and Libraries |
• Internationalization and localization of applications |
| • Advanced 2D and vector graphics, compositing and blending |
• Integrated Database |
| • OpenGL ES 3D graphics |
• Network services and Event management |
| • HD media playback and record framework |
• Sensor handling (accelerometer, GPS, ambient light) |
| • State-of-the-art multi-touch, gesture-based user interface |
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2 Please note that to utilize some features and functionalities listed would require development or procurement of additional software or firmware updates that may be available in the future.
3 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Available capacity will be less. Reported capacity will vary depending on available SD card models supported.
4 Package contents may vary according to different regions.
For Australia and New Zealand customers, you will need an appropriate power plug adaptor for use in your country.
