How SAC Group Accelerates Customer Success with MediaTek Genio IoT Solutions

In today’s rapidly evolving IoT and embedded systems landscape, collaboration is the key to innovation and market success. MediaTek recognizes SAC Group as a valued strategic partner and long-standing authorized distributor under WPG Holdings, working closely to drive the adoption of Genio IoT platforms across diverse industries. SAC’s unique blend of technical expertise, industry experience, and customer-centric services empowers device makers to bring next-generation smart solutions to market faster and more efficiently.

SAC’s Strategic Role in the MediaTek Ecosystem

SAC Group, established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, is a leading professional distributor of semiconductor components in the Asia-Pacific region. SAC’s role extends far beyond traditional distribution—they serve as a vital technical bridge, connecting MediaTek’s advanced SoC solutions with system integrators, OEMs, and device manufacturers throughout Taiwan, China, and South Asia.

Through close collaboration with MediaTek, SAC has helped launch innovative Genio-powered solutions for applications such as edge computing, warehouse management, human–machine interfaces, robotics, rugged tablets, and in-flight entertainment. By leveraging the Genio platform’s high performance, low power consumption, and rich I/O capabilities, these successful projects highlight SAC’s ability to accelerate the adoption of MediaTek’s latest technologies.

Comprehensive Technical Support

SAC’s value lies in its comprehensive technical support, delivered by a dedicated team of Field Application Engineers (FAEs) with expertise spanning hardware, software, and RF. Acting as an extension of MediaTek’s own engineering resources, SAC provides end-to-end consulting and hands-on assistance throughout the product development lifecycle. Their services include:

Hardware Support

• In-depth evaluation with customers to confirm specifications and requirements.
• Component selection from MediaTek’s Qualified Vendor List (QVL).
• Schematic and layout review services.
• PCBA board bring-up, including power sequence and I/O signal checks.
• High-speed differential signal certification testing in the lab.
• Functional checks for MIPI/LVDS panels, timing, and bridge ICs.

Software Support

• Software and documentation hosting and distribution.
• BSP function checks and clarifications (secure boot, video encode/decode, charging, high-speed signals).
• System image build and comparison.
• PCBA bring-up support (DTS modification, kernel error tracing, bug tracking).
• Driver porting for non-QVL parts (panels, Wi-Fi/BT modules, Ethernet, USB, signal bridges).
• Wi-Fi/BT module driver porting for non-standard modules.

Solving Customer Challenges and Creating Value

By providing this full spectrum of technical services, SAC helps customers overcome the complexity and fragmentation of the IoT market. Their proactive support reduces development risk, shortens time-to-market, and ensures that device makers can fully leverage the performance and flexibility of MediaTek’s Genio platform. SAC’s close collaboration with MediaTek’s engineering teams means customers benefit from the latest updates, best practices, and rapid resolution of technical issues.

For customers, partnering with SAC means having a trusted advisor who understands both technology and business needs—delivering not just components, but complete solutions that drive innovation and enhance competitiveness.

Looking Ahead: A Partnership for Future Growth

As MediaTek continues to advance the Genio family of Arm-based SoCs—emphasizing universality, openness, and compatibility—our partnership with SAC Group remains a cornerstone of our strategy to serve the global IoT ecosystem. Together, we are committed to empowering device manufacturers with the tools, support, and expertise needed to build the next generation of smart, connected products.

Contact mail: mediatek@sacsys.com.tw