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Step 11
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Big players on the board include:
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A Qualcomm MSM7227 with 600 MHz application processing, 400 MHz modem processing, hardware accelerated 3D graphics, integrated Bluetooth 2.1 & GPS capabilities, and image/video encoding & decoding.
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STMicroelectronics NANDCBR4N9
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Skyworks SKY77336 GSM power amplifier module
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Qualcomm PM7540 power management IC
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Qualcomm RTR6285 UMTS RF transceiver with receive diversity and GPS
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TriQuint TQM679002A WLAN Power Amplifier
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Sensors near the top of the board face outward from the front of the phone near the earphone opening.
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A proximity sensor turns off the touch screen when the phone is against your face.
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A light sensor automatically adjusts the LCD brightness for optimal viewing in any lighting condition.
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The digitizer is manufactured by Synaptics, with the main touch screen controller labeled as T1021A 1 0942 AC0P876.
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Interestingly enough, this is similar to the digitizer found in Microsoft's Kin Two.
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A Samsung LMS255GF02 takes care of the Mini E10i's display needs.
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And just like that, the dark deed has been done.
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Thanks, Sony, for keeping it simple.
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For more information on this little guy, check out EDN's Xperia X10 Mini Preview.
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Keep an eye on our Teardown page for the arrival of the highly anticipated iPhone 4.
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