Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it has started mass production of a new mobile processor for wearable gadgets, based on its latest 14-nanometer process technology.

The new mobile processor, or application processor, features higher performance and lower electricity consumption, Samsung said in a statement. 


Mobile processors power entry-level smartphones, smartwatches and other smart devices.

With the new processor, named the Exynos 7270, Samsung "introduces the benefits of this cutting-edge technology to wearables," the statement said.

"The Exynos 7270 presents a new paradigm for system-on-chips (SoC) dedicated to wearables," said Ben Hur, vice president of Samsung, in the statement.

"Designed on our state-of-the-art process technology, this AP offers great power savings, 4G LTE modem and full connectivity solution integration, as well as innovative packaging technology optimized for wearable devices," the statement said. (Yonhap)