In recent years, the lines between the tech and automotive industries have become increasingly blurred. Electronic giants such as Apple and Alphabet have entered the automotive space with CarPlay, Android Automotive, and Android Auto. Similarly, companies like Nvidia and Qualcomm have offered their expertise in ADAS chips to help power the growing number of electric vehicles. Now, another major player has emerged in the automotive industry: MediaTek.
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With its announcement of Dimensity Auto, a platform for smart vehicles, MediaTek is leveraging its expertise in power-efficient chips and system-on-chip (SoC) integration to provide a comprehensive solution for automotive companies. The Dimensity Auto solution is divided into four main components: Dimensity Auto Cockpit, Dimensity Auto Connect, Dimensity Auto Drive, and Dimensity Auto Components.
Dimensity Auto Cockpit is responsible for infotainment and claims to be the world’s fastest smart cockpit. It uses high-performance AI multi-processors for deep learning and vision processing and supports multiple HDR 8k screens with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Dimensity Auto Connect, on the other hand, is responsible for keeping the connections on with 5G NTN tech, 5G RedCap, carrier aggregation, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth connections, and GNSS support.
Dimensity Auto Drive forms a base for autonomous driving and offers a comprehensive and scalable platform for ADAS, along with integrated display technology. Finally, Dimensity Auto Components assures MediaTek’s automotive partners of uninterrupted supplies of up-to-date components and the latest technology.
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MediaTek’s all-in-one solution presents a unique opportunity for automotive companies to simplify their supply chain by offering a one-stop shop for high-quality products at fairly competitive prices. With its years of experience in cross-platform technology and SoC integration, MediaTek’s Dimensity Auto platform has the potential to shake up the automotive industry and redefine the way we think about smart vehicles.
