pova

Pova, also known as PowerVR, is a graphics processing unit (GPU) developed by Imagination Technologies. It is a family of integrated graphics processors designed for mobile devices, embedded systems, and other applications requiring graphics acceleration. PowerVR GPUs are known for their tile-based deferred rendering (TBDR) architecture, which aims to improve power efficiency and performance by processing pixels in small regions called tiles. This approach helps reduce memory bandwidth consumption.

The PowerVR family encompasses a wide range of GPUs, from low-power solutions for entry-level devices to high-performance processors for premium smartphones and tablets. These GPUs are commonly found in devices powered by ARM processors, a popular choice for mobile computing. Imagination Technologies has licensed its PowerVR technology to numerous manufacturers, contributing to its widespread adoption in the consumer electronics market. Over the years, PowerVR has evolved through various generations, each introducing improvements in performance, features, and power efficiency. The technology has been used in a variety of products, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and automotive infotainment systems.