1997 CE
MediaTek Founded as UMC Spin-off
MediaTek is founded in Hsinchu, Taiwan, as a spin-off from United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), focusing on chipset design for optical disc drives. #semiconductor #Taiwan
Chronological Storyline (42 Milestones)
2000 CE
IPO on Taiwan Stock Exchange
MediaTek goes public on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2454, raising capital for expansion. #finance #IPO
2001 CE
First Chipset for DVD-ROM Drives
MediaTek launches its first product, a chipset for DVD-ROM drives, achieving rapid market adoption. #technology #optical
2002 CE
Becomes Top Optical Drive Chip Supplier
MediaTek becomes the world's largest supplier of chipsets for optical disc drives, capturing over 50% market share. #semiconductor #marketleadership
2004 CE
First Mobile Phone Chipset MT6205
MediaTek enters the mobile phone chip market with the MT6205, targeting low-cost feature phones. #mobile #chipset
2005 CE
Revenue Reaches $1 Billion
MediaTek's annual revenue surpasses $1 billion for the first time, driven by strong sales of mobile and optical chips. #finance #growth
2006 CE
Enters Digital TV Chip Market
MediaTek introduces chipsets for digital TVs, diversifying its product portfolio beyond mobile and storage. #digitalTV #semiconductor
2007 CE
Acquires Inprocomm for WiFi Technology
MediaTek acquires Inprocomm, a Taiwanese wireless chip company, to gain WiFi expertise. #acquisition #WiFi
2008 CE
Acquires Analog Devices' Othello Chip?
MediaTek acquires a cellular baseband chip line from Analog Devices, strengthening its wireless capabilities. #acquisition #baseband
2008 CE
First Smartphone Chipset MT6516
MediaTek launches its first smartphone chipset, the MT6516, based on ARM architecture, enabling dual-SIM support. #smartphone #chip
2009 CE
Tsai Ming-kai Named CEO
Founder Tsai Ming-kai is appointed CEO, leading the company through rapid expansion. #leadership #Founder
2010 CE
Ranks Among Top 10 Global Fabless Firms
MediaTek enters the top 10 of global fabless semiconductor companies by revenue, reflecting its growing influence. #semiconductor #ranking
2010 CE
Top Mobile Chip Supplier in China
MediaTek becomes the leading supplier of mobile phone chips in China, powering many local brands. #China #mobile
Apr 17, 2011 CE
Acquires Ralink Technology
MediaTek acquires Ralink, a key WiFi and connectivity chip maker, for approximately $350 million, strengthening its networking portfolio. #acquisition #WiFi
Oct 1, 2012 CE
Acquires MStar Semiconductor
MediaTek completes the acquisition of MStar Semiconductor, a leader in TV chips, for $3.8 billion, consolidating the display chip market. #MStar #acquisition
2012 CE
Hsieh Ching-jiang Becomes CEO
Hsieh Ching-jiang succeeds Tsai Ming-kai as CEO, focusing on smartphone chip development. #leadership #CEO
2013 CE
Launches MT6592 Octa-Core Chip
MediaTek announces the MT6592, the world's first true octa-core mobile processor, boosting multi-tasking. #octacore #processor
2013 CE
Launches MT6589 Quad-Core Chip
MediaTek unveils the MT6589, a quad-core smartphone processor targeting affordable high-performance devices. #processor #quadcore
2014 CE
Launches MT6595 Octa-Core Chip
MediaTek announces the MT6595, an octa-core processor with LTE support, competing in the mid-range smartphone market. #octacore #LTE
2015 CE
Helio X10 Premium Chipset Launched
MediaTek introduces the Helio X10 (MT6795), its first high-end SoC targeting premium smartphones with 2K displays. #Helio #premium
2015 CE
Helio X20 Deca-Core Launch
MediaTek introduces the Helio X20, the first deca-core mobile SoC with tri-cluster architecture. #deca-core #Helio
2016 CE
Partners with Google for Android TV
MediaTek becomes a key chip partner for Google's Android TV platform, powering smart TV devices. #AndroidTV #partnership
2016 CE
Helio P20 Mid-Range SoC Released
MediaTek launches the Helio P20, a power-efficient mid-range chipset with dual-camera support. #midrange #SoC
2017 CE
Helio P23 and P30 Mid-Range Chips
MediaTek releases the Helio P23 and P30, focusing on dual-camera and LTE features for mid-range phones. #midrange #Helio
2017 CE
Helio X30 Deca-Core Flagship
MediaTek unveils the Helio X30, a deca-core processor built on 10nm process, but faces limited adoption. #deca-core #10nm
2018 CE
Helio P60 with AI Processing Unit
MediaTek launches the Helio P60, its first mobile SoC with an integrated AI processing unit (APU) for on-device AI. #AI #APU
2019 CE
Launches G-Series Gaming Chips
MediaTek introduces the Helio G-series, designed for gaming smartphones with enhanced GPU and connectivity. #gaming #Gseries
2019 CE
Launches Dimensity 5G Series
MediaTek announces the Dimensity series, starting with the Dimensity 1000, its first 5G integrated SoC for flagship phones. #5G #Dimensity
Oct 1, 2020 CE
Acquires Intel's Enpirion Power Management
MediaTek acquires Intel's Enpirion power management chip business to enhance its portfolio for data center and networking. #acquisition #powermanagement
2020 CE
Becomes Top Smartphone SoC Vendor
MediaTek becomes the largest supplier of smartphone SoCs by volume, overtaking Qualcomm, driven by 5G and mid-range growth. #smartphone #marketleadership
2020 CE
First 5G Chip for Under $200 Phones
MediaTek's Dimensity 700 and 800 chips enable 5G connectivity in budget smartphones, expanding 5G access. #5G #affordable
May 10, 2021 CE
Partners with NVIDIA for Automotive Chips
MediaTek announces a partnership with NVIDIA to develop automotive-grade SoCs for connected vehicles. #automotive #NVIDIA
2021 CE
Launches Kompanio Series for Chromebooks
MediaTek launches the Kompanio series of chips for Chromebooks and tablets, targeting the education market. #Chromebook #Kompanio
2021 CE
Dimensity 1200 and 9000 Announced
MediaTek launches the Dimensity 1200 (6nm) and later the Dimensity 9000 (4nm), competing in the high-end market. #Dimensity #4nm
2022 CE
Became Top Mobile SoC Maker for 3rd Straight Year
MediaTek maintains its position as the world's largest smartphone SoC vendor for the third consecutive year, with 42% market share. #mobile #dominance
2022 CE
Sets 5G Speed Record with Ericsson
MediaTek and Ericsson achieve a 5G downlink speed of 4.36 Gbps, showcasing network capability. #5G #speedrecord
2022 CE
Dimensity 8100 and 8000 Mid-Range Chips
MediaTek unveils the Dimensity 8100 and 8000 chips, offering flagship features at competitive prices for mid-range phones. #midrange #5G
Dec 1, 2023 CE
Launches Filogic Wi-Fi 7 Chips
MediaTek introduces its next-generation Filogic chips for Wi-Fi 7, targeting routers and gateways. #WiFi7 #connectivity
2023 CE
Dimensity 9200 and 9300 Flagship Chips
MediaTek launches the Dimensity 9200 (4nm) and later the Dimensity 9300, focusing on AI and gaming performance. #flagship #AI
2023 CE
Dimensity 8300 Mid-Range Chip
MediaTek announces the Dimensity 8300, a mid-range chip with flagship AI features on 4nm process. #midrange #Dimensity
2024 CE
MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9400
MediaTek announces the Dimensity 9400, its flagship chip built on TSMC's 3nm process, emphasizing power efficiency. #3nm #Dimensity
2024 CE
Revenue Exceeds $20 Billion
MediaTek's annual revenue surpasses $20 billion for the first time, driven by strong demand for 5G and AI chips. #finance #revenue