Product Description
The MediaTek MT5251AABJNA is a powerful multimedia processor designed for 4K UHD video applications, particularly for devices like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and digital signage systems. Its standout feature is the ability to decode 4K video at 60fps, which is becoming an industry standard for premium video content. This capability is essential for users who consume content from 4K streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video, as well as from local media sources that include 4K videos. The chip’s ability to support multiple video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9 ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of content, from the most recent streaming videos to archived local files.
In addition to 4K video decoding, the chip offers advanced audio features. It supports multi-channel audio, including 7.1 surround sound, making it a fantastic choice for home theater systems that require immersive audio quality. By supporting industry-standard audio formats like Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC, and MP3, the MT5251AABJNA ensures compatibility with various audio sources, ensuring high-fidelity sound reproduction. Whether it's playing streaming content or local media, users can expect rich, high-quality audio to match the high-definition video.
The display output options of the MT5251AABJNA are extensive. It supports HDMI 2.0, which allows for 4K output at 60Hz and features like HDR and deep color, ensuring that modern 4K TVs and monitors can fully utilize the chip’s video processing power. The HDCP 2.2 compliance ensures that content can be transmitted securely, preventing unauthorized access to copyrighted material. Additionally, the chip is equipped with CVBS and YPbPr outputs, allowing for use with older TVs and displays, which enhances its versatility in various settings.
For modern streaming and media sharing, the MT5251AABJNA integrates both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling internet streaming and content access. Whether the device is a smart TV, set-top box, or media player, this chip ensures fast and reliable internet connections. Moreover, its USB 2.0/3.0 support allows users to play content directly from external storage devices such as hard drives or flash drives.
Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the MT5251AABJNA offers a low power consumption profile, ensuring that devices using this chip remain cost-effective to operate, even when running continuously. This is a crucial feature for products like set-top boxes or digital signage systems that are required to run 24/7 without overburdening energy bills or generating excess heat. The power-saving modes further optimize energy usage during idle periods.
In terms of security and content protection, the MT5251AABJNA is fully equipped to handle the latest DRM technologies, including Widevine and PlayReady, making it suitable for streaming 4K and UHD content. The chip’s HDCP 2.2 support ensures that protected content can be securely transmitted to displays, maintaining content integrity and preventing piracy.
Overall, the MediaTek MT5251AABJNA is a versatile and efficient multimedia processor that provides robust support for 4K video, high-quality audio, and secure content delivery. With its extensive connectivity options, energy-efficient design, and broad compatibility with both modern and legacy display technologies, it is a great choice for a wide range of entertainment and media applications, including smart TVs, set-top boxes, media players, and digital signage systems.
Specification
Video Decoding:
4K UHD Decoding:
Supports 4K (3840x2160) resolution at 60fps for smooth, ultra-high-definition video playback. This is particularly beneficial for premium content from services like Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming platforms that offer 4K content.
Video Codec Support:
Decodes various video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, and MPEG-4, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of video sources, from internet streaming to local media playback.
The H.265 (HEVC) and VP9 codecs enable more efficient video compression, allowing for the transmission and playback of high-quality video at lower bitrates—ideal for streaming.
Hardware Video Decoder:
The MT5251AABJNA incorporates a dedicated hardware video decoding unit (VPU), which offloads the decoding task from the main processor, reducing system load and improving overall performance during intensive video playback.
Audio Decoding:
Surround Sound Decoding:
The chip can handle multi-channel audio decoding, supporting up to 7.1 channels for surround sound. This is crucial for delivering immersive, high-quality audio in home theater systems and gaming setups.
Supported Audio Formats:
The MT5251AABJNA supports key audio formats such as Dolby Digital, Dolby Audio, DTS, AAC, and MP3. This wide support makes it versatile for various audio sources, from streaming services to local file playback.
Audio Output Options:
The chip features digital audio output via HDMI, as well as analog audio outputs, ensuring compatibility with both modern and legacy audio devices.
Display Output and Connectivity:
HDMI 2.0 Output:
The chip supports HDMI 2.0 for 4K video output at 60Hz, with support for features like deep color (12-bit), high dynamic range (HDR), and high frame rates. This ensures rich, vibrant visuals and smooth video output on modern 4K displays.
HDCP 2.2 Compliance:
The MT5251AABJNA is HDCP 2.2 compliant, meaning it can securely transmit protected 4K content over HDMI without the risk of content piracy, making it suitable for devices like smart TVs and media players that stream premium content.
Additional Display Interfaces:
It supports CVBS (Composite Video) and YPbPr (Component Video) outputs for compatibility with older display systems, providing flexibility in various device configurations.
USB and Storage:
The chip includes support for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interfaces for connecting external storage devices, facilitating local media playback and easy file transfer.
Wi-Fi and Ethernet:
Integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity options allow for easy access to streaming services and internet-based content, making the chip ideal for smart TVs and set-top boxes that require consistent internet access.
Power Efficiency:
Low Power Consumption:
The MT5251AABJNA is built for low power consumption, with a typical operational power draw ranging between 3W to 5W under standard usage. This makes it ideal for always-on devices such as smart TVs, digital signage displays, and set-top boxes that need to run continuously without consuming excessive power.
Energy-Saving Modes:
The chip features various power-saving modes, including idle and sleep modes, that further reduce energy consumption during periods of inactivity or low-demand tasks.
Security and Content Protection:
DRM Support:
The MT5251AABJNA supports Widevine, PlayReady, and other Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies to protect streaming content and prevent unauthorized access. This makes it suitable for streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, which require strong content protection measures.
HDCP 2.2:
Compliance with HDCP 2.2 ensures secure content transmission for 4K and UHD video, which is a must for services offering high-definition content, including UHD Blu-ray discs and premium OTT streaming services.
Temperature and Environmental Resistance:
Operating Temperature:
The chip is designed to operate within a temperature range of 0°C to 70°C, making it suitable for consumer electronics in various environments, including home, office, and commercial applications.
Robust Design:
Built to handle moderate electromagnetic interference (EMI) and vibration, the MT5251AABJNA ensures stable performance in different environments, from entertainment centers to industrial setups.
