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    MediaTek
    Genio 520

    Mainstream, Power-efficient IoT Platform for Edge GenAI Applications

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    Genio_520

    Overview

    The MediaTek Genio 520 is engineered for embedded applications that require reliable performance with a focus on power efficiency. Powered by an octa-core processor with 2x Arm® Cortex®-A78 cores and 6x Arm® Cortex®-A55, delivers ample compute for a wide range of connected devices. Built on a 6nm process, the Genio 520 balances performance with energy-conscious design—making it a strong fit for smart home systems, interactive retail displays, and industrial control panels. 

    It supports up to 4K60 video output, offers a single ISP for streamlined vision tasks, and includes modern connectivity options like Wi-Fi 7.  With support for Android, Yocto Linux, and Ubuntu, and a modular OSM form factor, it provides a stable foundation for long-lifecycle IoT deployments.

    Key Features

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    High Performance

    2x Arm Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz,
    6x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz,
    delivers efficient edge performance in compact designs

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    Edge GenAI Processing

    Integrated 8th Gen MediaTek NPU delivers 10 TOPS (system) for efficient real‑time inferencing of LLMs and transformer models.

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    High-Resolution Display Support

    Enable up to single Ultrawide 5K60 or dual 2.5K60 displays with advanced video encoding/decoding.

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    Balanced Camera Capabilities

    Single ISP supports 16MP or 6x FHD camera,
    ideal for AI-edge use in compact or cost-sensitive devices.

    Next-Gen Connectivity

    Next-Gen Connectivity

    Supports Wi-Fi 6/6E, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G RedCap, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet, and PCIe for strong connectivity

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    Operating Systems

    Support Android, Yocto Linux and Ubuntu.

    Product Specification

    Process

    Process

    6nm

    Processor

    Processor (CPU)

    2x Arm Cortex-A78, 2.0~2.2GHz 

    6x Arm Cortex-A55, 1.8~2.0GHz

    Graphics Processor (GPU)

    Arm Mali-G57 MC2, 880MHz

    Neural Processing Unit (NPU)

    MediaTek 8th Gen NPU 9 TOPS

    (1x MDLA5.3, GenAI)

    Audio DSP

    N/A

    Memory and Storage

    Memory and Type

    x32 LP4X-4266 (up to 8GB)

    x32 LP5(X)-6400 (up to 16GB)

    Storage Type

    eMMC5.1

    UFS3.1 (2L)

    SD 3.0

    SPI-NOR

    Multimedia

    Display Interface

    1x MIPI-DSI (4L, 2.5Gbps/L) / LVDS

    1x eDP1.4 (4L)

    1x DP1.4/eDP1.2 (4L) (shared w/ USB 3.2)

    Display Controller

    Dual Display, Max. 2.5K60+2.5K60

    Single Display, Max. UW5K60 or 4K60

    (Support PQ)

    Video-in Interfaces

    2x MIPI-CSI (4L)

    (Virtual channel: 6x FHD30)

    Image Signal Processor

    1x ISP

    Single camera: 16MP @ 30fps

    (3A, NR, AI-FD, LSC, Warp Engine)

    Video Decode

    H.264/H.265/VP9 (4K60)

    MPEG4/VP8 (FHD60)

    Video Encode

    H.264/H.265 (4K30)

    Interfaces

    USB

    3x USB 2.0 (Host)

    1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Host)

    1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Host/Device, shared with DP)

    Ethernet

    1x GbE MAC (TSN)

    PCIe

    1x PCIe 2.0 (1L, RC, WoWLan)

    UART

    4x UART

    I2C

    9x I2C

    SPI

    6x SPI Master

    PWM

    3x PWM

    I2S

    2x I2S input 

    2x I2S output

    PDM

    2x PDM input

    PCM

    1x PCM input/output

    SPDIF

    N/A

    Temperature support

    Temperature

    Consumer: -20°C to 95°C (Tj)

    Industrial: -40°C to 105°C (Tj)

    Package Information

    Package Type

    VFBGA

    Package Dimensions

    13.8 x 11.8 x 0.9 mm, 0.4 mm ball pitch

    Wireless Connectivity

    Integrated Wi-Fi Baseband

    WiFi-6 1x1/Bluetooth 5.3 (MT6631X),

    WiFi-6E 2x2/Bluetooth 5.3  (MT6637X)

    Security

    Security

    ARM TrustZone

    Security Boot (RSA4096)

    Crypto Engine

    RNG