Product Description
The MediaTek MT8173V/CBB is a system-on-chip (SoC) specifically designed for performance-hungry applications in multimedia devices such as tablets, Chromebooks, and smart home products. With its big.LITTLE architecture, it balances performance and power consumption by using high-performance cores for demanding tasks and low-power cores for everyday tasks. This results in a device that performs well under load while maintaining excellent battery efficiency during regular use.
In terms of processing power, the two high-performance ARM Cortex-A72 cores are ideal for tasks that require heavy processing, such as gaming, multitasking, and media editing. The four Cortex-A53 cores handle less-intensive tasks like web browsing or video streaming, contributing to overall power savings.
The integrated PowerVR GX6250 GPU stands out in its class, providing a high level of graphical performance for gaming and multimedia playback. Whether it's rendering high-quality games or streaming HD videos, this GPU offers a smooth and responsive experience.
The camera capabilities of the MT8173V/CBB are also robust, offering support for a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. The ISP includes features like real-time video enhancements, HDR, and face detection, ensuring that images and videos are captured with high clarity, even in dynamic lighting conditions.
With 4K video playback support, the MT8173V/CBB is particularly suited for devices that need to handle high-definition video content. This makes it an attractive option for tablets or streaming devices that require support for 4K video on the display or as an output to external screens.
Connectivity-wise, the chip supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac, providing high-speed internet access, and Bluetooth 4.0, which is suitable for connecting a wide range of peripherals, such as wireless headphones, keyboards, and game controllers. Furthermore, USB 3.0 offers fast data transfer speeds, which is essential for devices that need to manage large files or high-speed peripherals.
Overall, the MT8173V/CBB offers an all-around solution for portable multimedia devices, providing a combination of powerful processing, excellent graphics, and energy efficiency. Its balanced performance makes it ideal for applications in devices requiring both high power and low battery consumption, such as tablets and lightweight laptops, providing a seamless multimedia experience.
Specification
CPU:
Architecture: Quad-core CPU with two ARM Cortex-A72 cores (high-performance) and two ARM Cortex-A53 cores (power-efficient)
Clock Speed:
Cortex-A72: Up to 2.4 GHz
Cortex-A53: Up to 1.6 GHz
Technology: 64-bit architecture with a big.LITTLE configuration for efficient workload management, balancing power consumption and performance.
Fabrication Process: Built on 28nm technology, optimizing power efficiency while maintaining robust processing capabilities.
GPU:
Graphics Processor: IMG PowerVR GX6250
GPU Cores: 4 cores
Graphics APIs Supported: OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan, OpenCL
Max Display Resolution: Supports up to 2560x1600 (WQXGA) for high-quality visuals on large screens or high-resolution tablets.
Memory:
RAM: Up to 4 GB LPDDR3 or LPDDR4x
Memory Bandwidth: Up to 25.6 GB/s for LPDDR4x, enabling fast data transfer and enhanced multitasking performance.
Storage: Supports eMMC 5.1 storage for speeds up to 400 MB/s, with configurations up to 64 GB.
Display:
Max Resolution: Supports 2560x1600 (WQXGA), providing crystal-clear visuals for high-definition media consumption and gaming.
Display Interface: MIPI-DSI, a high-speed interface ensuring responsive and vibrant display output.
Connectivity:
Wi-Fi: 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) for high-speed internet access with support for up to 433 Mbps speeds on the 5 GHz band.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, ensuring low-energy, reliable wireless connections to accessories such as speakers, headphones, and keyboards.
GPS: Integrated GPS support for location-based services like navigation and geolocation.
Camera:
Supports up to 16 MP front or rear cameras, enabling high-quality photo and video capture.
Video Decoding: Hardware support for 4K H.265/H.264 video decoding, allowing for ultra-high-definition video playback.
Audio:
Audio Output: Supports HD audio for enhanced media experiences, ideal for music, movies, and video calls.
Microphone: Integrated microphone support for voice interaction and noise cancellation.
Power Management:
Low Power Design: Features like dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) optimize energy usage depending on the task, extending battery life in mobile devices.
Operating Voltage: 1.1V for improved energy efficiency.
Interfaces:
USB 3.0: High-speed data transfer and peripheral connectivity.
PCIe 2.0: Supports fast external device connections like storage or networking.
I2C, SPI, UART, and SDIO for external peripheral and sensor integration.
Operating System Support:
Compatible with Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later versions.
