MediaTek unveils Pentonic 1000 SoC for 4K Smart TVs
The HinduMediaTek on Friday launched the Pentonic 1000, its latest flagship smart TV system-on-chip designed for 4K, 120Hz displays. Pentonic 1000 integrates Wi-Fi 6/6E support, MEMC for video, an AI processor, Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail, and 8-screen Intelligent View so users can watch or preview multiple streams of content, the company said. The MediaTek Pentonic 1000 combines multi-core CPU, dual-core GPU, dedicated AI processing unit and video decoding engines into a single chip. “We designed the MediaTek Pentonic 1000 specifically to accommodate today’s smart TV trends, including 4K streaming, cloud gaming, video conferencing and watch parties,” said Alex Chen, General Manager of the TV Business Unit at MediaTek. “With support for 4K HDR content, 120Hz frame rates, MEMC, AI enhancements, Wi-Fi 6/6E connectivity and cutting-edge codecs like VVC, Pentonic 1000 will deliver the ultimate 4K viewing experience,” he added.