Alchip Technologies, Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, design, and manufacture of fabless application specific integrated circuits (ASIC), system on a chip (SOC), and provision of related services. The company offers non-recurring engineering services for ASIC and SoC; mass production management services for wafer manufacturing, packaging, and testing; circuit design component database and silicon intellectual property for product designing, and producing circuit diagrams for mask process, as well as manufacturing masks, wafer, cutting, and packaging; and back-end wafer fabrication, packaging, and testing services. It also provides chiplet technology platform, a computing IP portfolio; and 2.5D heterogeneous packaging capabilities that establish designs for AI/HPC market demands. The company's products are primarily used in network, storage, and computing devices; HD-TVs, mobile phones, digital still and video cameras, entertainment systems, portable media players, and tablet PCs; and surveillance systems, entertainment machines, and medical equipment and instruments. It operates in Mainland China, Japan, the United States, Taiwan, Europe, and internationally. Alchip Technologies, Limited was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

History

In April 2002 Cadence acquired Simplex Solutions, an ASIC design services company.

Alchip was founded six months later by Kinying Kwan and other former Simplex employees as a fabless ASIC supplier. Simplex Solutions had gained notoriety for designing the graphics ASIC for Sony's PS2 game console. Sony became an important customer of Alchip as well. In 2006 80% of Alchip's revenues were from Japan, and most of that was from Sony. In September 2008 Alchip's relationship with Sony took another step forward when it was announced that it would partner with Sony's microelectronics to provide packaging solutions for Alchip's customer's ASICs. Over the past decade, Alchip has received investments from several tech heavyweights, including Global Future Group, Investar, AcerVC, Cisco Systems, C2Capital, and notably Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company , the biggest contract chipmaker in the world, owns a 20% stake in the firm.

On December 23, 2010, Alchip went public and was listed on the Taiwan Emergent Market under the stock ticker number 3661.

On October 28, 2014, Alchip debuted on the Taiwan Stock Exchange's main market. This move opened Alchip to institutional and private investors and boosted its profile within the industry.In April 2021 the US Government blacklisted seven Chinese supercomputing companies due to alleged involvement in supplying equipment to the PLA, Chinese military–industrial complex, and WMD programs. In response Alchip and TSMC suspended new orders from Chinese supercomputing company Tianjin Phytium Information Technology. Phytium accounted for 39% of Alchip’s revenue.

Mission

Alchip strives to develop the most efficient and comprehensive ASIC design services, and to build cooperative and mutually beneficial relationships with loyal customers.

Vision

Alchip will continue to expand operations, exceed customer expectations and become a cornerstone in the ASIC industry.

Key Team

Mr. Robert Chang (VP of Sales)

Daisy Hsu (Director of Corp. HR)

Mr. Leo Cheng (Sr. VP of Design Engineering)

Mr. Hiroyuki Nagashima (Gen. Mang. of US Bus. Unit)

Mr. Dave Hwang (Gen. Mang. of US Bus. Unit)

Mr. Junichiro Hosaka (Gen. Mang. of Japan Bus. Unit)

Mr. Kozo Fujita (VP of Japan Bus. Unit)

Recognition and Awards

Alchip Technologies has been a long-time recipient of several prestigious awards, including the 'Best Customer Service' award, a 'Top 500 Advanced Technology Company' award, and an 'Outstanding IC Design Company' award.