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Student Inventions Built on MediaTek LinkIt™ ONE Development Platform Win MobileHeroes Awards
Dec 18, 2015 - 10:30 PM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu – December 18, 2015– This week MediaTek announced five awards for university student teams who developed wearables and Internet of Things inventions. The awards ceremony was a culmination of ITRI MobileHeroes, a multi-month product development tournament in Taiwan sponsored by MediaTek. The company provided the MediaTek LinkIt ONE platform and training to all 24 participating...
MediaTek Labs Announces MediaTek LinkIt™ Smart 7688 – an Open-Source Development Platform for a More Connected World
Dec 02, 2015 - 09:00 AM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu – 2 December 2015– MediaTek Labs today announced the MediaTek LinkIt Smart 7688 development platform, the latest addition to the LinkIt portfolio of development platforms. This new platform offers a variety of programming options and enables rapid development of advanced Wi-Fi based devices such as IP cameras, surveillance devices, smart appliances and Wi-Fi gateways that make...
MediaTek’s Founding Chairman and CEO Bestowed GSA’s Highest Honor
Oct 27, 2015 - 08:00 AM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (October 27, 2015)– The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), the voice of the global semiconductor industry, proudly announces the winner of the 2015 Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award: Chairman and CEO ofMediaTek Incorporated, Mr. Ming-Kai (MK) Tsai. He will be presented with this achievement award during theGSA Awards Dinner Celebrationon Thursday, December 10,...
MediaTek Ranked Among Top 10 Taiwanese Global Brands 2015
Oct 27, 2015 - 08:00 AM
HsinChu, Taiwan – October 27, 2015– MediaTek Inc., a global leader in fabless semiconductor design, today announced that it is the highest new entry for a business-to-business (B2B) company in the Interbrand Taiwan Top 20 Global Brands report, at number nine. This is the first year MediaTek has been included on the prestigious Interbrand list and follows a recent, comprehensive global rebranding...
MediaTek Labs Announces IoT Starter Kit Powered by Amazon Web Services
Oct 08, 2015 - 03:00 PM
LAS VEGAS, NV – October 8, 2015– MediaTek Labs today announced a MediaTek LinkIt™ ONE and Grove IoT Starter Kit Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Suited for developers, the new Starter Kit includes the MediaTek LinkIt ONE, one of the world’s most connected platforms, and a range of Grove sensors from Seeed Studio to help customers bring their ideas to life in IoT. AWS provides a complete...
MediaTek expands investment in ecosystem to drive IoT strategy
Sep 30, 2015 - 06:00 PM
LONDON – September 30, 2015– MediaTek, a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC), has announced a series of new partnerships designed to place cutting-edge technology into the hands of every global consumer, through an increasingly connected smartphone and home entertainment offering coupled with an expanding Internet of Things (IoT)...
MediaTek Announces Two Software Development Kits for Apple HomeKit
Sep 30, 2015 - 06:00 PM
LONDON – September 30, 2015– MediaTek, a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC), today announced it has released two software development kits (SDKs) that support Apple HomeKit. Apple HomeKit is a framework built into iOS that enables secure home control from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple Watch and lets home accessories work...
MediaTek Chipsets Power New Amazon Devices
Sep 17, 2015 - 09:24 AM
HSINCHU – September 17, 2015– MediaTek, a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC), today announced that it will power an array of Amazon consumer products, including the Amazon Fire TV, and Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 tablets. These are the latest in a series of Amazon devices powered by MediaTek that offer consumers rich multimedia...
MediaTek Announces Tender Offer for Richtek
Sep 07, 2015 - 04:10 PM
Taiwan, Hsinchu – September 7, 2015– MediaTek Inc. (TSE: 2454) announced its Board of Directors had approved a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Richtek Technology Corporation (TSE: 6286; hereinafter “Richtek”) today. Per the LOI, MediaTek and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively and individually, hereinafter, “MediaTek”) shall launch a tender offer for Richtek common stock.
MediaTek and Micromax Informatics Collaborate on Mid-to-Premium Range Smartphones to Fuel India LTE Market Growth
Sep 02, 2015 - 01:30 PM
New Delhi, India – September 2, 2015– In the pursuit to democratize India’s 4G LTE-ready smartphone market, MediaTek Inc., a global leader in fabless semiconductor design, today announced an enhanced strategic collaboration with Micromax Informatics, India’s leading handset player. The partnership aims to accelerate 4G accessibility and fuel faster smartphone adoption in India’s rapidly growing...
MediaTek and Telefónica Aim to Accelerate Innovation through collaboration in Labs Initiative
Jul 21, 2015 - 06:00 PM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu– July, 21 2015– MediaTek, a global leader in fabless semiconductor design, and Telefónica, one of the largest telecommunications providers globally, today announce their collaboration in Telefónica’s Labs initiative. The agreement will allow for the development of a Lab, a temporary innovation cell co-hosted by MediaTek Labs, which will allow ten engineering students from leading...
MediaTek Launches the MT7623 and MT7683 – Multi-Standard IoT Gateways with High Speed WLAN to LAN to Drive the Secure Smart Home
Jun 01, 2015 - 04:00 PM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu– June 1, 2015– MediaTek, a leader in power-efficient, highly-integrated IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, today announces the launch of the MT7623 and MT7683, premium Quad-core CA7 platforms that can support 4x4 11ac retail and broadband routers, IoT gateway, WiFi hotspots, and media routers using Linux, OpenWrt to ensure seamless connection and enhanced user experience...
MediaTek Addresses IoT Developers’ Power Efficiency and Security Demands with Highly Integrated WiFi SoC
Jun 01, 2015 - 04:00 PM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu– June 1, 2015– MediaTek, a leader in power-efficient, highly-integrated IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, today announces the launch of the industry-leading MT7687 - a low-power, WiFi System-on-Chip (SoC) that allows home appliances and smart devices to connect to and be controlled through a home network. Enabling a diverse range of IoT applications, the MT7687 provides...
MediaTek Expands its Flagship MediaTek Helio™ Processor Family with the P Series, Offering Premium Performance for Super Slim Designs
Jun 01, 2015 - 04:00 PM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu– June 1, 2015– MediaTek, a leader in power-efficient, System-on-Chip (SoC) mobile device technology solutions, today announces the launch of the MediaTek helio™ P10, a high-performance, high-value SoC focused on the growing demand for slim form-factor smart phones that provide premium, flagship features. The MediaTek helio P10 showcases a 2 GHz, True Octa-core 64-bit Cortex-A53...
MediaTek Launches the MediaTek Helio™ X20: The World’s First Mobile SoC Featuring Tri-Cluster™ CPU Architecture
May 12, 2015 - 03:00 PM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu – May 12, 2015– MediaTek today announces the launch of the MediaTek helio™ X20 – the world’s first mobile processor with Tri-Cluster™ CPU architecture and ten processing cores (Deca-core). The MediaTek helio X20 continues MediaTek’s mission of delivering industry-leading computing performance coupled with unmatched power efficiency. With the integration of MediaTek’s WorldMode...
MediaTek Launches Fast Charging Certification Program with Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Apr 23, 2015 - 02:00 PM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu– April 23, 2015– MediaTek and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) today announced a fast charging worldwide certification program to certify products with MediaTek Pump Express Plus™ (PE+) technology inside. Pump Express Plus is a fast charging technology for devices powered by MediaTek processors that enables a 75 percent battery capacity charge in approximately 30 minutes. With UL’s...
MediaTek Labs Brings Developers Closer to Commercialization with New Development Platform
Apr 10, 2015 - 11:10 AM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu – April 10, 2015— As part of its global developer initiative, MediaTek Labs today announced the MediaTek LinkIt™ Assist 2502 development platform. LinkIt Assist 2502 is designed for advanced developers looking for a professional environment in which to design and prototype the software and hardware for consumer-ready Wearables and IoT devices.
MediaTek Taps Consumers for Global Naming Competition of Premium Chipsets
Mar 27, 2015 - 04:06 PM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu – March 27, 2015– MediaTek today announced a Chinese naming contest for its new premium mobile processor family – MediaTek helio. Open to entrants from around the world, the competition will choose one creative winner to receive the grand prize of 1 million RMB (approximately US$161,000) for his or her winning submission. In addition, MediaTek will also choose five finalists, who...
MediaTek Labs Helps Simplify Wearables and IoT Development with Free Cloud Service
Mar 02, 2015 - 10:00 AM
SPAIN, Barcelona – March 2, 2015 – MediaTek Labs, today announced general availability of its new Cloud Sandbox data platform to better help developers bring their ideas to life for the Internet of Things (IoT). The new service, which is free to all registered MediaTek Labs members globally, offers convenient storage of and access to data from wearable and IoT devices during prototyping.
MediaTek Labs Launches New Partner Program to Help Bring Wearables and IoT Devices to Market Faster
Mar 02, 2015 - 10:00 AM
SPAIN, Barcelona – March 02, 2015– As part of its global developer initiative, MediaTek today announced MediaTek Labs Partner Connect at this year’s Mobile World Congress. The new supply chain partner program will help developers of Wearables and IoT devices design and launch their productsbased on MediaTek LinkIt™ by matching them with members of MediaTek’s extensive network of partners.
MediaTek Multi-Mode Wireless Charging Chipset Enters Mass Production
Mar 02, 2015 - 10:00 AM
SPAIN, Barcelona – March 2, 2015– MediaTek, today announced that its MT3188, the industry-first multi-mode wireless charging integrated circuit (IC), is now commercially available to customers. The reference design, which includes the power electronics, supervisory circuit, and resonator has already passed three certifications including the A4WP, WPC and PMA standards groups. The mass production...
MediaTek To Redefine the Android Tablet Industry with world-first ARM® Cortex®-A72-based tablet SoC – MT8173
Mar 01, 2015 - 02:41 PM
SPAIN, Barcelona – March 1, 2015– MediaTek today announced the first tablet system-on-chip (SoC) in a family that features an ARM® Cortex®-A72 processor, the industry’s highest-performing mobile CPU. The Quad-core MT8173 is designed to maximize the benefits of the new processor and greatly increase tablet performance, while extending battery life to ensure a premium tablet experience. The MT8173...
MediaTek Releases the MT6753: A WorldMode 64-bit Octa-core Smartphone SoC
Mar 01, 2015 - 02:36 PM
SPAIN, Barcelona – March 1, 2015– MediaTek, today announced the release of the MT6753, a 64-bit Octa-core mobile system-on-chip (SoC) with support for WorldMode modem capability. Coupled with the previously announced MT6735 quad-core SoC, the new MT6753 is designed with high performance features for an ever more demanding mid-range market.
MediaTek Introduces a New Convergence Standard for Cross-device Sharing with CrossMount
Mar 01, 2015 - 02:30 PM
SPAIN, Barcelona – March 1, 2015– MediaTek today announced CrossMount - a new technology that simplifies hardware and software resource sharing between different consumer devices. Designed to be a new standard in cross-device convergence, the CrossMount framework ensures any compatible device can seamlessly use and share hardware or software resources authorized by the user. CrossMount is an...
MediaTek Allocates US$300m to Invest in New Business Opportunities
Mar 01, 2015 - 02:25 PM
SPAIN, Barcelona – March 1, 2015– MediaTek, today announced the launch of MediaTek Ventures - a new strategic investment arm within the company. Headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, MediaTek Ventures will initially invest in startups in Greater China, Europe, Japan and North America, with a US$300m reserve.
MediaTek Labs Simplifies Creation of Wi-Fi Enabled IoT Devices with Launch of New Development Platform
Feb 05, 2015 - 10:31 AM
TAIWAN, Hsinchu – February 5, 2015— As part of its global MediaTek Labs initiative, MediaTek today announced the MediaTek LinkIt Connect 7681 development platform. Based on MediaTek’s MT7681 Wi-Fi System on Chip (SoC), the new platform provides developers and makers with the tools they need to create simple Wi-Fi enabled IoT devices that can be controlled from smartphones or the internet.
MediaTek Reveals the Future of Premium Wireless Connectivity With Its New MT7615 SoC
Jan 06, 2015 - 03:17 PM
Las Vegas – Jan. 6, 2015– MediaTek today announces the release of MT7615, the most advanced 802.11ac System on Chip (SoC) for Wi-Fi connectivity. MediaTek once again demonstrates its commitment to leading Wi-Fi technology through the MU-MIMO and beamforming techniques deployed in MT7615.
MediaTek Introduces MT2601 in Support of Google’s Android Wear Software
Jan 06, 2015 - 03:08 PM
Las Vegas – Jan. 6, 2015– MediaTek, a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced its MT2601 System on Chip (SoC) for wearable devices based on Google’s Android Wear software. By enabling Android Wear on MT2601, MediaTek is offering a comprehensive platform solution for device makers to implement their own hardware and...
MediaTek SoC Designed for First Sony Android TV
Jan 06, 2015 - 11:17 AM
Las Vegas – Jan.6, 2015– MediaTek today announced that the company’s smart TV System on Chip (SoC) will be used in the first Sony Android TV incorporating Sony's unique picture-quality algorithm, and enable Android 5.0 Lollipop software to run seamlessly. The TV enables users to experience movies and shows directly from Google Play, as well as stream apps and play Android games, all enabled by...
MediaTek Enables the World’s First Ultra HD TV Powered by Android TV Software in Collaboration With Google
Jan 06, 2015 - 08:00 AM
Las Vegas – Jan.6, 2015– MediaTek announces its collaboration with Google on the world’s first Ultra HD TV platform solution for Android TV – made possible through Google’s Android TV software integration on MediaTek’s MT5595 System on Chip (SoC) hardware. Consumers can watch movies and shows from Google Play, stream their favorite app, and play Android games on their Ultra HD TV, all enabled by...
MediaTek Powers an Exceptional Home Audio Experience With Google Cast for Audio
Jan 05, 2015 - 04:38 PM
Las Vegas – Jan. 5, 2015– MediaTek is collaborating with Google on its new Google Cast for audio offering for music lovers globally to address consumer desire to connect with music quickly and easily. MediaTek’s audio System on Chip (SoC), MT8507, will power a seamless home audio experience that allows consumers to easily connect with Google Cast Ready speakers and sound bars from their personal...
