MediaTek

MT8125K

  • The MediaTek MT8125K is a budget-oriented SoC designed for entry-level tablets and multimedia devices. It provides a solid foundation for basic tasks such as browsing, media consumption, and light gaming, while offering power efficiency to prolong battery life in portable devices. The MT8125K's combination of affordability, decent multimedia capabilities, and essential connectivity features makes it a good choice for manufacturers targeting low-cost devices without sacrificing essential functionalities.

Product Description

The MT8125K is built with a focus on affordability while offering a functional level of performance for entry-level devices. The quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor provides sufficient power for everyday tasks like browsing, media playback, and light multitasking. This makes it suitable for basic tablets used for entertainment, e-learning, and casual productivity tasks.

Its Mali-400 MP2 GPU ensures smooth HD video playback and basic 3D graphics rendering. While the GPU is not intended for high-end gaming or intense graphics applications, it performs well for casual gaming, multimedia consumption, and general UI animations.

The SoC supports hardware video decoding for formats such as H.264 and VP8, ensuring efficient HD video playback. It also supports video encoding in H.264 for recording video at 720p, making it appropriate for affordable devices that focus on media consumption and simple content creation.

In terms of memory and storage, the MT8125K can support up to 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and eMMC 4.5 storage, providing quick app launches and efficient multitasking for lightweight applications. The display engine can drive an HD resolution (1280x720), with the ability to support Full HD video playback.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 for peripherals like keyboards and headphones, and GPS for navigation and location-based apps. These connectivity features enhance the versatility of the MT8125K in various consumer electronics, from tablets to IoT devices.

The MT8125K is designed with a focus on power efficiency, utilizing a 28nm fabrication process that minimizes energy consumption. This helps to extend battery life in portable devices, making it an ideal solution for budget-friendly, long-lasting products.


Specification

CPU

  • ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core)

  • Clock Speed: Up to 1.3 GHz

  • Architecture: 32-bit, suited for legacy applications and basic tasks.

GPU

  • Mali-400 MP2

  • Provides basic graphics rendering suitable for HD video and casual gaming.

Memory

  • RAM: Supports up to 1 GB or 2 GB LPDDR3 (depending on device configuration)

  • Storage: eMMC 4.5, providing fast storage access and app loading times.

Display

  • Maximum Resolution: HD (1280x720)

  • Video decoding for Full HD (1080p) video playback, but limited to HD display output.

Video Playback

  • Decoding: Hardware support for H.264 and VP8 video codecs.

  • Encoding: H.264 video recording up to 720p.

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

  • Bluetooth: Version 4.0 for wireless peripherals.

  • GPS: Integrated support for navigation and location-based services.

Interfaces

  • USB 2.0 for connecting external devices.

  • Touchscreen and display panel interfaces for interactive displays.

Power Efficiency

  • Fabrication Process: 28nm

  • Optimized to deliver a balance of performance and low power usage, ensuring longer battery life in portable devices.


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