High-definition content and increased streaming use require advanced compression techniques to deliver a high-quality image and save bandwidth. That’s why compatibility with the latest codecs in televisions is important so we’ll be prepared when the big leap is made.

Recently, manufacturer MediaTek announced its latest processor for 4K televisions: Pentonic 700, 4K compatible up to 144Hzit also supports VVC codec as well as AV1 for the first time for TVs with this resolution.

MediaTek processor to be prepared for VVC codec

As our colleagues at Genbeta told us, streaming platforms like Netflix or YouTube use the AV1 codec. Significantly increases bandwidth savings. However, MPEG has been working on the VVC codec for a long time, which is more efficient than the HEVC standard and aims to improve compression and performance compared to the last mentioned.

Streaming platforms do not yet have plans to deliver content in VVC, but compatibility of this feature for future televisions mounting the MediaTek SoC they will be ready to play any kind of content.

The Pentonic 700 is designed to power mainstream 4K Smart TVs as part of MediaTek’s broader Pentonic chipset family. With the launch of this chipset, the Pentonic series offers brands a full range of premium TV options from the high-end and mass market. Smart TVs with Pentonic 700 technology are expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of 2022.”

According to the company, 70% of all Smart TVs have a MediaTek chip Inside, it brings its technology to TVs from manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Philips and more.

With the arrival of VVC on the Pentonic 700, it is also expected Signal support up to 4K and 144 HzSupport for HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail technology, and even WiFi 6, WiFi 6E and the upcoming WiFi 7 support.

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