Product Description
The MediaTek MT5660SIEJ/B is a versatile, energy-efficient chipset designed to power a range of devices, from low-power IoT devices to multimedia-rich embedded systems. At its core, the MT5660SIEJ/B features a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, which is a power-efficient CPU that provides sufficient processing capability for various tasks, from web browsing to multimedia playback. This makes it an ideal solution for smart home devices, wearable technologies, and low-end tablets or smart gadgets where balancing power consumption with performance is crucial.
One of the standout features of the MT5660SIEJ/B is its integration of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. By including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Bluetooth 4.2, this chip enables seamless wireless communication for a wide range of applications. Wi-Fi 4 ensures reliable connectivity, offering decent data transfer rates, ideal for streaming music or videos, browsing the web, or performing cloud-based tasks. Meanwhile, Bluetooth 4.2 allows for efficient communication with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, making the MT5660SIEJ/B an excellent choice for use in wireless peripherals, health monitors, or smart home hubs.
In terms of multimedia handling, the MT5660SIEJ/B is equipped with an integrated GPU that can handle basic video playback and UI rendering tasks. This is especially beneficial in scenarios where the user interface includes graphical elements such as icons, buttons, and images, or where light video streaming is required. It’s important to note that while the GPU is sufficient for general applications, it may not be suitable for intensive gaming or high-end graphical workloads.
Energy efficiency is a key consideration for the MT5660SIEJ/B, and MediaTek has equipped the chip with sophisticated power management features. The chip is designed to minimize power consumption, extending battery life in portable devices, especially in IoT applications or wireless communication devices where long battery life is a significant requirement. The chip can dynamically adjust its clock speed and power usage based on the demand, ensuring that it does not waste power when the device is idle or performing less-intensive tasks.
The memory support in the MT5660SIEJ/B is also tailored for typical embedded system applications. It supports up to 512 MB of LPDDR2 or DDR3 memory, sufficient for operating system functions, basic applications, and streaming media. The inclusion of multiple I/O interfaces like USB 2.0, UART, and GPIO makes it adaptable to a variety of external peripherals, allowing for easy integration into existing systems or the development of custom solutions for specific use cases.
Overall, the MediaTek MT5660SIEJ/B offers a balance of performance, connectivity, and energy efficiency, making it a strong choice for embedded systems, IoT applications, and low-power multimedia devices. Its integrated wireless technologies and power-saving features make it especially useful in scenarios where both functionality and battery longevity are critical.
Specification
CPU Architecture:
The MT5660SIEJ/B features a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor. The ARM Cortex-A7 cores are optimized for low power consumption while maintaining solid performance for general-purpose computing and real-time processing.Operating Frequency:
The dual-core processor runs at a clock speed of up to 1.2 GHz, enabling efficient handling of both basic and moderate computation tasks, including multimedia decoding and light gaming.Integrated Wi-Fi:
The chipset supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) for wireless communication, ensuring a stable and efficient wireless connection for devices. It also supports a range of security protocols, such as WPA2, ensuring secure communication.Bluetooth Support:
The MT5660SIEJ/B comes with integrated Bluetooth 4.2, allowing for short-range wireless communication with peripherals like wireless headphones, speakers, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.Graphics Processing Unit (GPU):
The integrated GPU is capable of handling multimedia tasks such as video playback, image rendering, and basic graphical user interface (GUI) rendering. While it may not be suitable for high-end gaming, it supports everyday multimedia applications.Memory Support:
The chipset supports DDR3 and LPDDR2 memory types with speeds of up to 667 MHz, which provides sufficient bandwidth for typical device tasks, including video streaming and basic application usage.I/O Connectivity:
The MT5660SIEJ/B includes a wide range of I/O options such as USB 2.0, SPI, UART, and GPIO, allowing for integration with various peripheral devices. It also supports serial communication for IoT and embedded system use cases.Power Supply:
The chipset operates on a 3.3V or 1.8V power supply, with advanced power management features that allow it to adjust performance and power consumption based on the system's workload.Form Factor and Package:
It is packaged in a compact and space-efficient BGA (Ball Grid Array) package, designed for integration into small form-factor devices.
