Why is MediaTek MT8516 winning?

Tell everyone some great news:

MediaTek's intelligent voice equipment system, the MT8516 single-chip solution, has just won the 2017 "Mitis Annual Intelligent Hardware Chip Innovation Award" at the 2017 Mobile Smart Terminal Summit and Intelligent Hardware Eco-Conference held on September 29th!

When you hear the name "Mitis," many might think of the Greek goddess of wisdom. In today’s tech-driven world, industry insiders know that the "Mitis Award" represents the pinnacle of innovation—where cutting-edge technology meets real-world applications, showcasing the highest level of intelligence in the field.

The Mitis Award is a highly respected recognition in the industry. It is organized by leading institutions such as the Chinese Communications Society, China Communications Standards Association, Mobile Intelligent Terminal Technology Innovation and Industry Alliance, and the China Information and Communication Research Institute. A panel of top experts reviews all submissions, making this award one of the most prestigious in the sector. With over 50 major companies competing for eight categories of awards, the competition was fierce in 2017.

So, what made MediaTek's MT8516 stand out among so many strong competitors? Let’s dive into the details!

MT8516 is a system-on-chip (SoC) launched by MediaTek in May 2017, specifically designed for voice assistant devices and smart audio applications. It was the first to support Google Assistant and Android Things at the Google I/O Developer Conference.

Why did Google recognize MT8516? Let’s look at the numbers:

More efficient: The MT8516 features a quad-core 64-bit ARM® Cortex-A35 processor running at 1.3GHz.

More energy-efficient: Built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 help reduce the overall footprint, allowing manufacturers to simplify product designs and accelerate time-to-market.

More flexible interfaces: It supports up to 8 TDM microphone channels and 2 PDM digital microphone channels, ideal for far-field voice control and smart audio devices.

More storage options: The chip supports various memory types, including LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR3, DDR3L, and DDR4, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of platforms.

As the saying goes, “The eyes are the window to the soul.” For a product, the fastest response is the key to success in the industry.

Currently, the MT8516 has been adopted by numerous smart voice assistant products, including Aliyun’s Tianmao, Baidu DuerOS, and Sony’s Google Voice Assistant smart speakers. We can expect more big-name brands in the smart speaker and home appliance sectors to launch products using the MT8516 by the end of 2017. Its performance speaks for itself!

With the growing popularity of smart home products, the demand for intelligent voice assistants is rising rapidly around the world. MediaTek has long focused on audio-video technology and AI trends, working closely with internet giants to drive the expansion of the smart voice control market.

In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, I, like many consumers, am excited about the future of AI-powered home experiences. MediaTek continues to push the boundaries of innovation, and I can’t wait to see what comes next!