MediaTek unveils Pentonic 700 chipset for premium 120Hz 4K smart TVs

MediaTek unveiled the Pentonic 700, a smart TV system-on-chip (SoC) with a powerful AI processing engine for premium 120Hz 4K TVs. With AI-powered picture quality enhancements, Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail support integrated 4K120 MEMC and TCON, and gaming optimizations, the Pentonic 700 enables global TV brands to elevate the overall viewing experience for consumers.

 “MediaTek’s Pentonic series brings more intelligence to smart TVs with a host of AI-powered picture quality enhancements,” said Alex Chen, General Manager of the TV Business Unit at MediaTek. “Smart TV brands can count on Pentonic 700 to deliver incredible experiences whether consumers are watching videos or sports, gaming, or using their TV as a control center for their other smart devices.”

For advanced edge smoothing and detail reconstruction, the Pentonic 700’s integrated AI processing unit (APU) supports MediaTek’s AI-Super Resolution, AI-Picture Quality (AI-PQ) Scene Recognition, and AI-PQ Object Recognition technologies. Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail enhances image quality by increasing contrast in bright and dark areas for crisp, sharp imagery.

With Picture-by-Picture (PBP) and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) support and PQ enhancement, smart TVs powered by the Pentonic 700 can display content from various sources on the TV screen. At home, this technology allows users to simultaneously stream multiple sporting events or video chat with friends and family while watching content. These capabilities expand video conferencing options in the office and allow TVs to display multiple content streams at the same time.

While the Pentonic 700 is designed for 120Hz smart TVs, it also supports variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 144Hz, allowing brands to customize TVs for gaming applications so that players can enjoy games without screen tearing and stuttering. Other gameplay enhancements include HDMI 2.1 Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) to reduce display lag and Dolby Atmos’ immersive sound technology.

The key specs of the MediaTek Pentonic 700 include:

• Resolution support up to 4K at 120Hz and capable of VRR up to 4K at 144Hz for gaming applications.
• Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail for improved detail with added texture and depth. 
• HDR10+ Adaptive technology to offer optimal viewing experiences based on a room’s lighting conditions. 
• MediaTek’s AI-PQ Scene Recognition 2.0 to automatically optimize picture quality settings.
• MediaTek’s AI-PQ Object Recognition 2.5 to enhance the depth of view by applying different sharpness, contrast and color between the foreground and background.
• Built-in hardware video decoding engine supporting HEVC, AV1 and AVS3 standards, along with the latest VVC (H.266) standard, for broadcasters and streaming providers’ latest requirements.
• MediaTek’s AI-Super Resolution 2.0 for edge smoothing and detail reconstruction. 
• Support for the latest voice assistant features and smart home device management.

The highly integrated design saves energy and lowers bill of materials (BOM) costs while shortening time to market. Brands can also add MediaTek’s Filogic Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, or Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity solutions to provide ultra-fast, dependable connectivity with low latency for the best streaming and cloud gaming experiences on 4K smart TVs.

As part of MediaTek’s larger Pentonic chipset family, the Pentonic 700 is slated to power mainstream 4K smart TVs. With the introduction of this latest chipset, the Pentonic series now provides brands with a full range of options for premium, high-end, and mass-market TVs to meet a variety of market needs. Pentonic 700-powered smart TVs are expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Please visit https://www.mediatek.com/products/smart-home/digital-tv for more information on MediaTek’s Pentonic smart TV platforms.