Product Description
The MediaTek MT8550IBAG/B is a high-performance chip specifically designed for 4K UHD streaming and media playback, making it an ideal solution for advanced smart TVs, set-top boxes, and other multimedia devices. It combines the power of the ARM Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53 cores in a Big.LITTLE architecture. This allows the SoC to deliver high performance for demanding tasks while maintaining power efficiency for simpler tasks, making it well-suited for both power-hungry and energy-efficient use cases.
The ARM Cortex-A73 cores, clocked at up to 2.0 GHz, are designed to handle the most demanding tasks, such as 4K video decoding and high-performance gaming or media rendering. These high-performance cores work in tandem with the more power-efficient Cortex-A53 cores, which are optimized for handling background tasks and lower-complexity operations while minimizing power consumption. This Big.LITTLE configuration ensures that the MT8550IBAG/B can handle a wide range of multimedia tasks without sacrificing energy efficiency, which is crucial for continuously running smart TVs and media players.
One of the standout features of the MT8550IBAG/B is its Mali-G52 MP6 GPU, a powerful six-core graphics processor that enables smooth 4K video playback and gaming performance. The GPU supports HDR10+, Wide Color Gamut (WCG), and other advanced video technologies, ensuring superior visual quality on compatible displays. The SoC can deliver 4K UHD video at 60fps, making it perfect for high-end streaming services, gaming consoles, or media players that require seamless video rendering. The GPU also supports immersive visual experiences for applications with complex graphics, including smart TV interfaces, digital signage, and gaming applications.
When it comes to video decoding, the MT8550IBAG/B supports a broad range of formats, including HEVC (H.265), VP9, and H.264, ensuring that it can efficiently handle a variety of video content, from high-definition movies to internet streaming. With HDR10+ support, the SoC provides a richer and more vibrant viewing experience by enhancing the dynamic range and color accuracy of supported content. This capability makes the MT8550IBAG/B a prime choice for 4K HDR TVs, providing users with a truly cinematic experience in their living rooms.
The 4GB of LPDDR4X memory support ensures smooth performance when running multiple applications or streaming high-definition content. The high-speed memory enables faster data throughput, reducing lag and improving system responsiveness. Whether it’s for media streaming, gaming, or multitasking between apps, the memory bandwidth ensures that the MT8550IBAG/B can handle the load effectively.
Connectivity is another strength of the MT8550IBAG/B. With HDMI 2.1, the SoC is able to deliver 4K video at 60Hz, ensuring that high-definition content is delivered to the display at a smooth, crisp frame rate. This is essential for premium smart TVs, digital signage, and media players that need to display 4K content without lag or degradation in quality. USB 3.0 allows for fast data transfer, enabling connections to external devices such as storage drives, gaming peripherals, or other USB-enabled accessories. Wi-Fi (802.11ac) provides high-speed wireless internet access, ensuring smooth streaming of high-definition and 4K content from online services. Gigabit Ethernet is included for those who prefer a wired connection, providing reliable and fast internet access for uninterrupted media streaming or large file downloads.
In terms of audio, the MT8550IBAG/B supports 5.1 surround sound output and integrates audio post-processing features, such as equalization and surround sound effects, providing an immersive audio experience. The chip also supports various audio codecs, including Dolby Audio and DTS, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio equipment and delivering high-quality sound for home entertainment systems.
In conclusion, the MediaTek MT8550IBAG/B is an advanced, high-performance multimedia SoC that offers exceptional video, audio, and connectivity features for next-generation media devices. With its powerful CPU and GPU, support for 4K UHD video and HDR, advanced connectivity options, and excellent power management, it is perfectly suited for premium smart TVs, media players, and set-top boxes. Whether used for streaming, gaming, or immersive viewing, the MT8550IBAG/B delivers a top-tier multimedia experience.
Specification
CPU:
Core Architecture: ARM Cortex-A73 + ARM Cortex-A53 (Big.LITTLE configuration).
Clock Speed: Up to 2.0 GHz (A73 cores).
The MT8550IBAG/B features a Big.LITTLE architecture, combining the ARM Cortex-A73 high-performance cores (for demanding tasks) and the ARM Cortex-A53 efficiency cores (for lower-power tasks), offering a balance of performance and power efficiency.
GPU:
Mali-G52 MP6.
The Mali-G52 MP6 is a powerful six-core GPU that supports 4K HDR video playback and rendering high-quality graphics for gaming or multimedia interfaces. It provides significant improvements over older GPU architectures, enabling smooth video and graphics performance for demanding applications.
Memory:
Supports LPDDR4X memory with up to 4GB RAM.
The MT8550IBAG/B supports high-speed LPDDR4X memory, enabling faster data throughput and improved multitasking performance. The 4GB RAM capacity ensures that the chip can handle complex tasks such as 4K video decoding, gaming, and multitasking between various applications without performance degradation.
Video Decoding:
Supports 4K UHD video decoding at 60fps.
Supports popular video codecs including HEVC (H.265), VP9, and H.264 for efficient video playback.
HDR10+ support for enhanced color and contrast, delivering improved visual quality in HDR-enabled content.
Audio:
Supports 5.1 surround sound for high-quality audio output.
Integrated audio post-processing for features such as surround sound effects, dynamic range compression, and equalization.
Codec support for audio formats such as Dolby Audio and DTS.
Connectivity:
HDMI 2.1: Supports 4K@60Hz video output with HDR support and enhanced bandwidth for future video technologies.
USB 3.0: Provides high-speed data transfer, ideal for connecting peripherals such as storage devices, gaming controllers, or USB-based media players.
Wi-Fi: Integrated 802.11ac Wi-Fi for wireless internet and media streaming.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 support for connecting wireless devices such as speakers, headphones, and remote controls.
Gigabit Ethernet: Ensures high-speed wired internet connections for stable video streaming and fast downloads.
Power Management:
The MT8550IBAG/B integrates advanced power management features, including dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), to optimize performance and power consumption.
Supports low-power states during idle periods, extending the longevity of battery-powered or energy-sensitive devices.
