MediaTek has released its first mmWave 5G chipset, the Dimensity 1050 system-on-chip [SoC]. The 5G chip can provide connectivity to the next generation of 5G smartphones, displays, gaming consoles, etc. The Dimensity 1050 combines mmWave and sub-6GHz technology to provide good connectivity even in densely populated areas. The chipset is powered by an octa-core CPU, it integrates an Arm Cortex-A78 CPUs and the Arm Mali-G610 graphics engine. It also supports True Dual 5G SIM (5G SA + 5G SA) and Dual VoNR. [1]

Figure 1. MediaTek’s Launches Its First mmWave 5G Chipset

Figure 1 shows the Dimensity 1050 combines mmWave 5G and sub-6GHz to fluidly migrate between network bands, and is built on the ultra-efficient TSMC 6nm production process with an octa-core CPU. Supporting 3CC carrier aggregation on sub-6 (FR1) spectrum and 4CC carrier aggregation on mmWave (FR2) spectrum, the Dimensity 1050 will be capable of delivering up to 53 percent faster speeds and greater reach to smartphones compared to LTE + mmWave aggregation alone. The SoC integrates two premium Arm Cortex-A78 CPUs with speeds reaching 2.5GHz and the latest Arm Mali-G610 graphics engine. [3]

MediaTek Dimensity 1050 SoC features

1. Support for True Dual 5G SIM (5G SA + 5G SA) and Dual VoNR
2. Super-fast 144Hz Full HD+ displays with intense, vibrant colours through MediaTek’s MiraVision 760
3. Dual HDR video capture engine, enabling users to simultaneously stream with the front and rear cameras
4. Excellent noise reduction for superb low-light photos and MediaTek’s APU 550 improves AI camera actions
5. Wi-Fi 6E support for superior power efficiency and 2x2 MIMO antenna brings faster, more reliable connections [2]

Chipset details

Called the Dimensity 1050, the chipset will feature dual connectivity for both mmWave and sub-6 GHz frequencies. The chipset can migrate between the network bands to deliver speeds and capacity appropriate from moving from densely populated areas to less dense areas where mmWave may not be established.

The chipset is built on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)’s 6 nm production process with an octa-core CPU and a system-on-chip that uses two Arm Cortex-A78 CPUs with speeds reaching 2.5 GHz and the late Arm Mali-G610 graphics engine. [4]

References:

1. https://www.electronicsforu.com/news/new-products/mediateks-launches-its-first-mmwave-5g-chipset
2. https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/other-tech-news/mediatek-launches-its-first-sub-6ghz-mmwave-5g-chipset-called-dimensity-1050-soc-articleshow.html
3. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mediatek-launches-first-mmwave-chipset-for-seamless-5g-smartphone-connectivity-301552648.html
4. https://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/18149/why-mediatek-s-mmwave-5g-chipset-launch-is-important

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), MediaTek’s Launches Its First mmWave 5G Chipset, AnaTechMaz, pp. 97