MediaTek launches 3 IoT devices at CES 2016

NEW DELHI: Taiwan–headquartered MediaTek has launched three new systems-on-chip at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This trio of SoC’s is aimed at creating a better experience for consumers across all platforms and deliver better connectivity to the world around them. The products are one for the largest display in the home, one for the smallest screens and one to connect IoT devices in the home.

To deliver on its promise of making displays the best they can be, MediaTek is introducing three new SoCs at CES 2016.

• Home Entertainment – MT8581is the first Ultra-HD 4K Blu-ray player SoC with High Dynamic Range; a revolutionary viewing experience similar to the leap from VHS to DVD
• Wearables – MT2523 is the world’s first SoC that combines a high-resolution mobile screen, dual-mode Bluetooth and GPS, with industry-leading power efficiency.
• IoT/Connected Home – MT7697 is an IoT bridge that will connect smart gadgets and appliances to tablets, smartphones and the cloud Demos of the new SoC’s will be available at The Venetian, level three, Toscana 3610.

“Our intention at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is to showcase a group of SoC’s that will truly impact the way consumers use their devices, said MediaTek Chief Marketing Officer, Johan Lodenius. “The MT8581, MT2523 and MT7697 will each bring new features to home entertainment, wearables and IoT/connected home that were not possible before.”