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Geumto-ro 26beon-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
+82 31-702-7023
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Overview
- Summary
- GAONCHIPS is a system semiconductor development specialist established in 2012, serving as a Design Solution Partner (SAFE-DSP) for Samsung Foundry and an Arm Design Partner (AADP). The company specializes in providing optimized system semiconductor design solutions for advanced foundry processes and developing high-performance SoCs for AI and automotive applications. It offers total solutions from design to mass production, supporting customers in successful product launches.GAONCHIPS is a system semiconductor development specialist established in 2012, serving as a Design Solution Partner (SAFE-DSP) for Samsung Foundry and an Arm Design Partner (AADP). The company specializes in providing optimized system semiconductor design solutions for advanced foundry processes and developing high-performance SoCs for AI and automotive applications. It offers total solutions from design to mass production, supporting customers in successful product launches.
- Key Products/Technologies
- SoC Solutions: Provision of SoC design solutions effectively supporting PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization, cost reduction, and development schedule shortening. Expertise in high-performance, low-power, and Power & Signal Integrity design. Capabilities in system architecture analysis and power management control. Real-time emulation technology using FPGA.SoC Solutions: Provision of SoC design solutions effectively supporting PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization, cost reduction, and development schedule shortening. Expertise in high-performance, low-power, and Power & Signal Integrity design. Capabilities in system architecture analysis and power management control. Real-time emulation technology using FPGA.
- Turnkey Solutions: Provision of total solutions with fast TAT (Turn Around Time) for the entire system semiconductor process, from prototype testing to mass production and supply. Comprehensive support including advanced packaging, test services, product engineering, and quality assurance.Turnkey Solutions: Provision of total solutions with fast TAT (Turn Around Time) for the entire system semiconductor process, from prototype testing to mass production and supply. Comprehensive support including advanced packaging, test services, product engineering, and quality assurance.
- IP Solutions: Securing advanced technologies for the latest IPs through collaboration with IP partners, enabling easy core-based access and quick business proposals to customers. Utilization of Arm CPU, GPU hardening solutions, and Flexible Access IP.IP Solutions: Securing advanced technologies for the latest IPs through collaboration with IP partners, enabling easy core-based access and quick business proposals to customers. Utilization of Arm CPU, GPU hardening solutions, and Flexible Access IP.
- MPW (Multi Project Wafer) Service: Regular shuttle services in collaboration with foundries to reduce costs and time for design verification of customer development products.MPW (Multi Project Wafer) Service: Regular shuttle services in collaboration with foundries to reduce costs and time for design verification of customer development products.
- Advanced Process Design Technology: Successful acquisition of 2-nanometer (nm) AI accelerator development projects and participation in the development of DeepX's 2nd generation chip 'DX-M2'. Experience in mass production of DeepX's 1st generation product 'DX-M1' based on 5nm process. Extensive design history in various fine processes from 28nm to 5nm.Advanced Process Design Technology: Successful acquisition of 2-nanometer (nm) AI accelerator development projects and participation in the development of DeepX's 2nd generation chip 'DX-M2'. Experience in mass production of DeepX's 1st generation product 'DX-M1' based on 5nm process. Extensive design history in various fine processes from 28nm to 5nm.
- Core Advantages
- Samsung Foundry SAFE-DSP and Arm AADP Partnership: An official Design Solution Partner for Samsung Foundry, possessing advanced process-based design technology and stable project execution capabilities. Participation in the Arm Approved Design Partner program, collaborating on advanced project development for domestic and international clients, and being the most awarded Arm Best Design Partner in 2020, 2021, and 2023.Samsung Foundry SAFE-DSP and Arm AADP Partnership: An official Design Solution Partner for Samsung Foundry, possessing advanced process-based design technology and stable project execution capabilities. Participation in the Arm Approved Design Partner program, collaborating on advanced project development for domestic and international clients, and being the most awarded Arm Best Design Partner in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
- One-Stop Total Solution Provision Capability: Ability to provide a comprehensive one-stop solution from SoC design to mass production, package testing, and integrity evaluation experiments. Total design service capability that enhances the success rate of fabless customers' chip mass production.One-Stop Total Solution Provision Capability: Ability to provide a comprehensive one-stop solution from SoC design to mass production, package testing, and integrity evaluation experiments. Total design service capability that enhances the success rate of fabless customers' chip mass production.
- Expertise in High-Difficulty Advanced Fine Process Design for Automotive and AI Semiconductors: Top-tier technical capabilities secured through the development of high-difficulty automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors. Experience in developing autonomous driving vehicle semiconductors for overseas automakers and a track record of numerous automotive semiconductor development projects.Expertise in High-Difficulty Advanced Fine Process Design for Automotive and AI Semiconductors: Top-tier technical capabilities secured through the development of high-difficulty automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors. Experience in developing autonomous driving vehicle semiconductors for overseas automakers and a track record of numerous automotive semiconductor development projects.
- Establishment of Global Network for Market Expansion: Establishment of a Japanese subsidiary (GAONCHIPS JAPAN Co.,Ltd.) and a US subsidiary (GAONCHIPS AMERICA Inc.) for market penetration in Japan and North America. Strategic plans for future expansion into other overseas markets (e.g., China, Europe).Establishment of Global Network for Market Expansion: Establishment of a Japanese subsidiary (GAONCHIPS JAPAN Co.,Ltd.) and a US subsidiary (GAONCHIPS AMERICA Inc.) for market penetration in Japan and North America. Strategic plans for future expansion into other overseas markets (e.g., China, Europe).
- Securing Core IP (Intellectual Property) and Strategic Partnerships: Establishment of IP OEM partnerships with Synopsys and Cadence, and execution of IP Access (IPA) program agreements. Enhanced capabilities in next-generation AI, HPC, and automotive semiconductor design through access to the latest memory, SerDes, and Chiplet IPs.Securing Core IP (Intellectual Property) and Strategic Partnerships: Establishment of IP OEM partnerships with Synopsys and Cadence, and execution of IP Access (IPA) program agreements. Enhanced capabilities in next-generation AI, HPC, and automotive semiconductor design through access to the latest memory, SerDes, and Chiplet IPs.
- Highly Skilled Semiconductor Design Engineer Workforce: Approximately 90% of all employees are semiconductor design engineers. Retention of personnel with experience from global companies like Samsung Electronics. Aggressive recruitment and expansion of workforce, becoming the second-largest design house in Korea by personnel.Highly Skilled Semiconductor Design Engineer Workforce: Approximately 90% of all employees are semiconductor design engineers. Retention of personnel with experience from global companies like Samsung Electronics. Aggressive recruitment and expansion of workforce, becoming the second-largest design house in Korea by personnel.
- Robust Information Security Management System: Acquisition of ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System international certification (first in Korea to acquire the latest 2022 revised version). Establishment of a system to securely protect and maintain critical design information of customers and partners.Robust Information Security Management System: Acquisition of ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System international certification (first in Korea to acquire the latest 2022 revised version). Establishment of a system to securely protect and maintain critical design information of customers and partners.
- Target Industrie
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductors: Design and development of on-device AI, generative AI, and multimodal AI chips. Applications in AI accelerators and High-Performance Computing (HPC).Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductors: Design and development of on-device AI, generative AI, and multimodal AI chips. Applications in AI accelerators and High-Performance Computing (HPC).
- Automotive Semiconductors: Design and development of autonomous driving vehicle semiconductors, automotive MCUs, and in-vehicle infotainment chips. Accumulation of design know-how requiring high reliability and stability.Automotive Semiconductors: Design and development of autonomous driving vehicle semiconductors, automotive MCUs, and in-vehicle infotainment chips. Accumulation of design know-how requiring high reliability and stability.
- Internet of Things (IoT) Semiconductors: Development of chips capable of AI computation with minimal power consumption in various environments, from ultra-small IoT devices to high-performance robots.Internet of Things (IoT) Semiconductors: Development of chips capable of AI computation with minimal power consumption in various environments, from ultra-small IoT devices to high-performance robots.
- Display Semiconductors: Design of semiconductors used in all electronic devices with display panels, such as smartphones, tablets, laptop PCs, and TVs.Display Semiconductors: Design of semiconductors used in all electronic devices with display panels, such as smartphones, tablets, laptop PCs, and TVs.
- Consumer Electronics MCUs (Microcontroller Units): Collaboration in the development of high-performance consumer electronics MCUs.Consumer Electronics MCUs (Microcontroller Units): Collaboration in the development of high-performance consumer electronics MCUs.
- Major Markets
- Japan: Establishment of a Japanese subsidiary (GAONCHIPS JAPAN Co.,Ltd.) and targeting local fabless customers. A robust market for automotive and industrial semiconductors.Japan: Establishment of a Japanese subsidiary (GAONCHIPS JAPAN Co.,Ltd.) and targeting local fabless customers. A robust market for automotive and industrial semiconductors.
- Europe: Mid-to-long-term market entry plans.Europe: Mid-to-long-term market entry plans.
- United States: Establishment of a US subsidiary (GAONCHIPS AMERICA Inc.) and targeting semiconductor design demand centered on AI and data centers. Decision to establish a corporation after participating in the Samsung Foundry Forum in San Jose, USA.United States: Establishment of a US subsidiary (GAONCHIPS AMERICA Inc.) and targeting semiconductor design demand centered on AI and data centers. Decision to establish a corporation after participating in the Samsung Foundry Forum in San Jose, USA.
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO/IEC 27001 Certification: International certification for information security management system (first in Korea to obtain the latest 2022 revised version).ISO/IEC 27001 Certification: International certification for information security management system (first in Korea to obtain the latest 2022 revised version).
- Arm Best Design Partner: Consecutive awards in 2020, 2021, and 2023, earning the honor of most awards.Arm Best Design Partner: Consecutive awards in 2020, 2021, and 2023, earning the honor of most awards.
- Contribution to Semiconductor Industry Development Award: Awarded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Dongtap Industrial Medal in 2023).Contribution to Semiconductor Industry Development Award: Awarded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Dongtap Industrial Medal in 2023).
- Excellent Case of Talent Nurturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Selected by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (2021).Excellent Case of Talent Nurturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Selected by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (2021).
- Korea's Best Job Creator Company: Selected by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (2022).Korea's Best Job Creator Company: Selected by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (2022).
- Inno-Biz Technology Innovation Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Certification: (2021).Inno-Biz Technology Innovation Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Certification: (2021).
- ISO9001 Certification: (2020).ISO9001 Certification: (2020).
- Confirmation of Specialized Materials, Parts, and Equipment Company Certification: (2020).Confirmation of Specialized Materials, Parts, and Equipment Company Certification: (2020).
- Samsung Foundry Best Design Partner Selection: (2019).Samsung Foundry Best Design Partner Selection: (2019).
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Geumto-ro 26beon-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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