MediaTek has announced the release of its new MediaTek Genio 700 system on chip at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. The Genio 700 is designed for smart homes, smart retail, and industrial internet of things (IoT) products and focuses on power efficiency.
The SoC is manufactured using a 6-nanometer (nm) process and features two Cortex-A78 cores running at a frequency of 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0 GHz. It also has an image processor and can handle 4K resolution at 60 frames per second.
In addition, the Genio 700 supports PCIe 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen1, and the MIPI-CSI camera interface. It also supports dual screens with Full HD and 4K capabilities and supports AV1, VP9, H.265, and H.264 video decoding.
One of the standout features of the Genio 700 is its long service life, with the SoC designed to last for up to 10 years in a wide range of temperatures. It also has ARM SystemReady certification, which allows for easy integration with a range of platforms and ARM PSA certification for enhanced security.
The Genio 700 is the latest addition to MediaTek’s Genio portfolio, including the Genio 1200, designed for high performance, and the Genio 500, a 12nm architecture focused on edge processing and multimedia capabilities. The Genio 700 will be available for purchase in the second quarter of 2023.
In addition to its impressive technical specifications, the Genio 700 allows developers to customize products using Yocto Linux, Ubuntu, and Android. This allows for easily creating a wide range of IoT products, regardless of application type.
The MediaTek Genio 700 is a powerful and versatile SoC well-suited for use in various smart homes, smart retail, and industrial IoT products. Its power efficiency and long service life make it attractive for developers looking to create reliable and long-lasting IoT solutions.
