Product Description
The MediaTek MT8188AV/OZA is a powerful and efficient system-on-chip (SoC) designed to handle demanding multimedia applications while maintaining excellent power efficiency. Featuring an octa-core ARM Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53 processor, the MT8188AV/OZA is ideal for a wide range of consumer electronics, from smart TVs and set-top boxes to tablets, media players, and streaming devices. This chip is built for high-performance tasks like 4K video streaming, gaming, and multitasking, while also ensuring that lighter tasks, such as browsing or voice control, can be handled with minimal power consumption.
CPU Performance:
The MT8188AV/OZA features a big.LITTLE architecture, combining 4 Cortex-A73 cores (performance cores) and 4 Cortex-A53 cores (efficiency cores). The Cortex-A73 cores provide the high-performance capabilities needed for running intensive tasks, such as video processing, gaming, and multitasking, operating at speeds of up to 2.2 GHz. These cores are optimized for tasks that demand substantial processing power, such as 4K video decoding and high-performance gaming.
On the other hand, the Cortex-A53 cores operate at up to 1.8 GHz and are designed to handle less demanding tasks, such as background processes, web browsing, or voice control, ensuring that the device remains energy-efficient. The use of the big.LITTLE architecture allows the MT8188AV/OZA to intelligently balance workload distribution, so when intensive tasks are not required, the chip can switch to more energy-efficient cores, conserving power and extending battery life in portable devices.
This architecture provides excellent overall performance and energy efficiency, making the MT8188AV/OZA suitable for both high-demand multimedia applications and everyday tasks. It is a versatile chip that can handle media streaming, gaming, browsing, and even basic home automation tasks without overtaxing the system.
Graphics and Multimedia Performance:
One of the standout features of the MT8188AV/OZA is its Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, which is capable of delivering solid Full HD video rendering, smooth 3D gaming, and rich graphical performance for multimedia applications. The Mali-G72 MP3 is a high-efficiency GPU that offers improved graphics performance for applications like gaming, video rendering, and interactive media. With 3 GPU cores, the chip provides the necessary graphical horsepower to handle 4K video decoding, gaming, and immersive multimedia applications.
For media streaming, the MT8188AV/OZA supports 4K video decoding at up to 60 fps and 4K video encoding at 30 fps, enabling devices to stream high-resolution content smoothly and efficiently. It supports a variety of modern video formats, including H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, and AV1, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of content. This makes it a perfect choice for devices that need to deliver high-quality 4K video output, such as smart TVs, set-top boxes, or streaming media players.
Additionally, the chip supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, which enhance the color, contrast, and brightness of compatible media, creating a more vivid and immersive viewing experience. This is particularly important for high-definition content on HDR-capable displays, making the MT8188AV/OZA an excellent choice for premium entertainment systems.
Connectivity and Storage:
The MT8188AV/OZA is built to ensure seamless connectivity and high-speed data transfer for modern devices. It supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), allowing for fast and reliable internet access, which is essential for 4K streaming and online gaming. The chip also supports Bluetooth 5.0, providing a stable wireless connection to peripherals such as speakers, headphones, and game controllers.
In terms of wired connectivity, the MT8188AV/OZA includes Gigabit Ethernet support, ensuring high-speed, stable connections for wired networks, perfect for streaming and downloading large files. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 support further expand the chip's capability to connect with external storage devices and peripherals.
The MT8188AV/OZA is also designed with efficient memory and storage management. It supports LPDDR4x RAM (up to 6 GB), providing fast access to data and enabling quick app loading and multitasking. With internal storage options like eMMC 5.1 (up to 128 GB) and expandable storage via microSD (up to 256 GB), users have ample space for apps, media, and files, ensuring their devices remain responsive and capable of handling large media libraries.
Power Efficiency and Application Flexibility:
The MT8188AV/OZA is engineered with power efficiency in mind, ensuring that it delivers performance while keeping power consumption low. The combination of big.LITTLE architecture and Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) helps optimize power usage, extending battery life in devices like tablets and portable media players. The chip can adapt to varying workloads, making it ideal for devices that require long battery life during everyday tasks.
Compatible with Android, Linux, and custom OS platforms, the MT8188AV/OZA is a versatile chip, suitable for a wide range of applications including smart TVs, set-top boxes, media players, and other consumer electronics that require high-quality multimedia performance, fast processing, and long battery life. Whether used for gaming, streaming, or general-purpose computing, the MT8188AV/OZA offers a balanced and efficient solution for modern connected devices.
Specification
CPU Architecture:
Octa-core ARM Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53 configuration, with up to 4 cores of Cortex-A73 (performance cores) and up to 4 cores of Cortex-A53 (efficiency cores).
The Cortex-A73 cores operate at a maximum clock speed of 2.2 GHz, providing high performance for intensive applications, while the Cortex-A53 cores run at up to 1.8 GHz, ensuring power-efficient processing for lighter tasks.
Built on 64-bit ARM architecture, supporting modern 64-bit applications, and providing compatibility with more demanding software in a mobile or smart device context.
big.LITTLE configuration, where high-performance cores handle heavy tasks like gaming and media processing, while energy-efficient cores manage less demanding tasks like browsing or background operations.
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit):
Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, providing excellent graphics performance for multimedia and gaming applications.
3 GPU cores in the Mali-G72 MP3, capable of supporting Full HD (1080p) video decoding and 3D gaming at smooth frame rates.
Supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan, and OpenCL for advanced graphical features, 3D rendering, and high-efficiency graphics performance.
Ideal for applications that require high graphics performance, such as video streaming, interactive apps, and gaming.
Video Decoding and Encoding:
Supports 4K video decoding at up to 60 fps, ensuring high-quality streaming for 4K content on compatible displays.
Hardware support for 4K video encoding, enabling efficient video recording and streaming at high resolution.
Supports a wide range of video formats including H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, and AV1, for efficient compression and high-quality video playback.
HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, ensuring that users can enjoy vivid colors, deep contrasts, and enhanced detail in HDR-compatible content.
Memory and Storage:
Supports LPDDR4x RAM (up to 6 GB), offering high-speed memory access for fast multitasking and media processing.
Storage options include eMMC 5.1 (up to 128 GB) for internal storage, offering fast read/write speeds for media apps, and supporting external storage via microSD cards (up to 256 GB).
Includes UFS 2.1 support for faster internal storage (in some configurations), which enhances app loading times and media file access speeds.
Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for fast wireless networking, supporting high-definition video streaming, online gaming, and fast data transfers.
Bluetooth 5.0 support for seamless pairing with wireless peripherals like speakers, headphones, keyboards, and other smart devices.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 support for external storage devices and peripherals.
Gigabit Ethernet support for reliable and high-speed wired network connections, ideal for streaming and gaming in a home or office environment.
Operating System and Platform Support:
Fully compatible with Android, Linux, and custom embedded OS platforms, making it versatile for various consumer electronics applications.
Ideal for applications such as smart TVs, set-top boxes, media players, home automation systems, and embedded devices.
Designed for devices that require 4K streaming capabilities and rich multimedia content, as well as fast processing for multitasking and gaming.
Audio and Multimedia Features:
Supports Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD for immersive audio experiences in home theater and media player setups.
HDMI 2.0 for 4K video output, making it suitable for connecting to external displays with 4K resolution, including TVs, monitors, and projectors.
Integrated voice assistant support for hands-free control and smart interaction with home devices.
Power Efficiency:
Designed with power-efficient ARM Cortex-A53 cores for basic tasks and ARM Cortex-A73 cores for demanding applications, allowing for excellent energy management in devices that require constant operation.
Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) to adjust power usage based on workload, ensuring that power consumption is optimized during both high- and low-load operations.
Low-power idle modes and efficient power management features to extend battery life for portable devices like tablets and mobile media players.
