MediaTek

Founded in 1997 in Hsinchu, Taiwan, MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs chipsets for wireless communications, high-definition television, handheld mobile devices, and optical storage products. MediaTek is a leading supplier of mobile SoCs, particularly for mid-range and budget smartphones, with its Dimensity series for 5G smartphones, Helio series for 4G devices, and entry-level SoCs for affordable phones. The company's Dimensity processors compete with Qualcomm's Snapdragon series and power devices from brands including OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, and Realme. MediaTek also produces chipsets for smart TVs and streaming devices, Wi-Fi routers and networking equipment, IoT devices and smart home products, automotive infotainment systems, Chromebook processors, and audio processing chips. The company focuses on bringing advanced features like 5G connectivity, high refresh rate displays, and AI capabilities to mid-range and budget devices, making premium technologies more accessible to a broader market. MediaTek also provides reference designs and development tools for device manufacturers.