Mobile devices chip designer MediaTek Labs, recently unveiled the MediaTek LinkIt Assist 2502 development platform.
The company said the initiative is part of a global developer scheme, designed for advanced developers looking for a professional environment in which to design and prototype the software and hardware for consumer-ready wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
“Professional developers face many challenges in the lifecycle of device creation, but one such challenge shouldn’t be getting that product to a commercial-ready prototype,” said Marc Naddell, vice president, MediaTek Labs. “MediaTek LinkIt Assist 2502, combined with our MediaTek Labs Partner Connect Program, allows a developer’s dream to be a consumer’s reality.”
MediaTek said the LinkIt Assist 2502 consists of four feature-rich components: a software development kit (SDK) plug-in for the eclipse IDE, C-based application programming interface (API), a hardware development kit (HDK) and a module-based hardware reference design to help simplify component integration.
The company added that LinkIt Assist 2502 SDK puts an emphasis on features such as enhanced graphics, image decoder, vector fonts (powered by Etrump) and LCD and touchscreen support. According to the company, developers will benefit from advanced features such as secure sockets layer (SSL) and hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS) support for web services authentication, smart connection API for WiFi configuration, a notification library for iOS and Android, and over-the-air application and firmware update capability.
