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135 Jungdae-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
+82 2-2142-4099
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Overview
- Summary
- Macro Image Technology Inc. is a fabless company specializing in Image Signal Processor (ISP) semiconductors, established in 1998. The company provides total solutions related to digital TV, ASIC, MyHD, and DTV. It develops core video processing algorithms such as noise reduction, scaling, and de-interlacing, implementing them into semiconductor chips for supply to domestic and international video equipment manufacturers, operating on a B2B business model. Its core components are integrated into various high-end products requiring ultra-high-definition video, including UHD displays, broadcasting equipment, medical devices, in-car black boxes, and CCTV cameras.Macro Image Technology Inc. is a fabless company specializing in Image Signal Processor (ISP) semiconductors, established in 1998. The company provides total solutions related to digital TV, ASIC, MyHD, and DTV. It develops core video processing algorithms such as noise reduction, scaling, and de-interlacing, implementing them into semiconductor chips for supply to domestic and international video equipment manufacturers, operating on a B2B business model. Its core components are integrated into various high-end products requiring ultra-high-definition video, including UHD displays, broadcasting equipment, medical devices, in-car black boxes, and CCTV cameras.
- Key Products/Technologies
- The main product lines include Image Signal Processors (ISP) and Video Scalers. The ISP product family features models such as MDIN-i550, MDIN-i540, and MDIN-i510. The MDIN-i540 is a high-performance ISP for up to 4K UHD (8M pixels) image sensors, capable of receiving RGB Bayer signals and providing digital YCbCr/RGB and composite video. Key features of the MDIN-i540 include programmable 3A (AE/AWB/AF), Noise Reduction (NR), Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Tone Mapping, Defog, and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) for various image enhancements.The main product lines include Image Signal Processors (ISP) and Video Scalers. The ISP product family features models such as MDIN-i550, MDIN-i540, and MDIN-i510. The MDIN-i540 is a high-performance ISP for up to 4K UHD (8M pixels) image sensors, capable of receiving RGB Bayer signals and providing digital YCbCr/RGB and composite video. Key features of the MDIN-i540 include programmable 3A (AE/AWB/AF), Noise Reduction (NR), Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Tone Mapping, Defog, and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) for various image enhancements.
- The Video Scaler product line includes 4K60 Video Scalers like MDIN-640, MDIN-620, MDIN-C604, and 4K30 & FHD Video Scalers such as MDIN-400, MDIN-380, MDIN-360, MDIN-340, MDIN-325/A, MDIN-221/241H, MDIN-270/275, MDIN-165, and MDIN-F600. The MDIN-640 is a scaler chip applying 4K60P ultra-high-definition video signal processing technology, supporting four 4K60P HDMI inputs and outputs. The MDIN-640 incorporates high-performance video signal processing technologies including HDR conversion, free-angle rotation, shape transformation, blending, keying, OSD and graphics, 3D deinterlacing, and frame rate conversion.The Video Scaler product line includes 4K60 Video Scalers like MDIN-640, MDIN-620, MDIN-C604, and 4K30 & FHD Video Scalers such as MDIN-400, MDIN-380, MDIN-360, MDIN-340, MDIN-325/A, MDIN-221/241H, MDIN-270/275, MDIN-165, and MDIN-F600. The MDIN-640 is a scaler chip applying 4K60P ultra-high-definition video signal processing technology, supporting four 4K60P HDMI inputs and outputs. The MDIN-640 incorporates high-performance video signal processing technologies including HDR conversion, free-angle rotation, shape transformation, blending, keying, OSD and graphics, 3D deinterlacing, and frame rate conversion.
- The MDIN-360 is a highly integrated single-chip solution for format conversion, deinterlacing, video enhancement, and graphic OSD. It processes interlaced and progressive scan video up to Full HD, producing high-quality video output. Beyond noise reduction, scaling, de-interlacing, and graphics technology, the company possesses various video processing technologies such as Seamless Processing, Rotation & Warp, Keying, 3D LUT, High Dynamic Range, and Edge Blend.The MDIN-360 is a highly integrated single-chip solution for format conversion, deinterlacing, video enhancement, and graphic OSD. It processes interlaced and progressive scan video up to Full HD, producing high-quality video output. Beyond noise reduction, scaling, de-interlacing, and graphics technology, the company possesses various video processing technologies such as Seamless Processing, Rotation & Warp, Keying, 3D LUT, High Dynamic Range, and Edge Blend.
- Core Advantages
- A leading South Korean fabless company, focusing exclusively on Image Signal Processor (ISP) semiconductor design with over 20 years of accumulated proprietary technology. This specialization provides a strong advantage in technological completeness and commercialization capabilities.A leading South Korean fabless company, focusing exclusively on Image Signal Processor (ISP) semiconductor design with over 20 years of accumulated proprietary technology. This specialization provides a strong advantage in technological completeness and commercialization capabilities.
- The ability to independently develop core algorithms for video quality, including noise reduction, wide dynamic range, scaling, and de-interlacing, and to implement these into semiconductor chips for market supply. This core technological capability forms the basis for expanding its technology portfolio through continuous R&D investment.The ability to independently develop core algorithms for video quality, including noise reduction, wide dynamic range, scaling, and de-interlacing, and to implement these into semiconductor chips for market supply. This core technological capability forms the basis for expanding its technology portfolio through continuous R&D investment.
- Operating a B2B business model by supplying self-designed high-performance video processing semiconductor chipsets to domestic and international video equipment manufacturers, thereby supporting customers in developing high-quality video products and generating stable revenue. Supplying core components (ASIC) rather than finished products enables customers to develop products quickly and efficiently.Operating a B2B business model by supplying self-designed high-performance video processing semiconductor chipsets to domestic and international video equipment manufacturers, thereby supporting customers in developing high-quality video products and generating stable revenue. Supplying core components (ASIC) rather than finished products enables customers to develop products quickly and efficiently.
- The operation of an IP (Intellectual Property) licensing business model, modularizing its excellent proprietary video processing technologies into IP blocks for licensing to other semiconductor developers or large system manufacturers. This strategy directly links the company's technological prowess to revenue and plays a crucial role in expanding the technology ecosystem.The operation of an IP (Intellectual Property) licensing business model, modularizing its excellent proprietary video processing technologies into IP blocks for licensing to other semiconductor developers or large system manufacturers. This strategy directly links the company's technological prowess to revenue and plays a crucial role in expanding the technology ecosystem.
- Extensive application in various high-end product categories requiring ultra-high-definition video, such as UHD displays, broadcasting equipment, medical devices, in-car black boxes, and CCTV cameras, securing a broad market reach. The company strengthens its global market competitiveness by supplying products to over 150 overseas companies, including those in China, Taiwan, Japan, the UK, Canada, and Australia.Extensive application in various high-end product categories requiring ultra-high-definition video, such as UHD displays, broadcasting equipment, medical devices, in-car black boxes, and CCTV cameras, securing a broad market reach. The company strengthens its global market competitiveness by supplying products to over 150 overseas companies, including those in China, Taiwan, Japan, the UK, Canada, and Australia.
- Target Industrie
- UHD display and broadcasting equipment industries.UHD display and broadcasting equipment industries.
- Medical devices and medical imaging equipment sectors.Medical devices and medical imaging equipment sectors.
- In-car black boxes and automotive camera module industries.In-car black boxes and automotive camera module industries.
- CCTV cameras and security camera systems.CCTV cameras and security camera systems.
- ProAV markets, including digital signage, video walls, multi-view displays, and projectors.ProAV markets, including digital signage, video walls, multi-view displays, and projectors.
- Various video equipment products such as industrial cameras, document cameras (actual presenters), DVRs, and NVRs.Various video equipment products such as industrial cameras, document cameras (actual presenters), DVRs, and NVRs.
- Major Markets
- China, Taiwan, Japan, South KoreaChina, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea
- United Kingdom, Europe-wideUnited Kingdom, Europe-wide
- Canada, United StatesCanada, United States
- AustraliaAustralia
- Certifications/Patents
- Possession of 11 patents, demonstrating strong technological capability. Recognition of its R&D capabilities and growth potential through the establishment of an affiliated research institute, designation as a venture company, and designation as a military service exemption company in 1999.Possession of 11 patents, demonstrating strong technological capability. Recognition of its R&D capabilities and growth potential through the establishment of an affiliated research institute, designation as a venture company, and designation as a military service exemption company in 1999.
- Proof of corporate competitiveness and growth prospects through designation as a promising export small and medium-sized enterprise in 2000 and receipt of the Venture Company Grand Prize at the 4th National Venture Company Competition (Chairman's Award from the Small and Medium Business Corporation).Proof of corporate competitiveness and growth prospects through designation as a promising export small and medium-sized enterprise in 2000 and receipt of the Venture Company Grand Prize at the 4th National Venture Company Competition (Chairman's Award from the Small and Medium Business Corporation).
- CEO Park Hee-bok's distinguished career includes the world's first development of an HDTV ASIC chip during his tenure at LG Electronics, earning him the LG Group R&D Gold Prize and the Presidential Award at the Korea Multimedia Grand Exhibition in 1998. This background forms a critical foundation for the company's core technological leadership and innovation capabilities.CEO Park Hee-bok's distinguished career includes the world's first development of an HDTV ASIC chip during his tenure at LG Electronics, earning him the LG Group R&D Gold Prize and the Presidential Award at the Korea Multimedia Grand Exhibition in 1998. This background forms a critical foundation for the company's core technological leadership and innovation capabilities.
- A strong technical advantage in independently developing and implementing core video processing algorithms into semiconductor chips, including noise reduction, wide dynamic range, scaling, de-interlacing, and graphics technology, based on over 20 years of accumulated proprietary technology. The company also holds high-performance video processing technologies such as 4K60P ultra-high-definition video signal processing, HDR conversion, 3D deinterlacing, and frame rate conversion.A strong technical advantage in independently developing and implementing core video processing algorithms into semiconductor chips, including noise reduction, wide dynamic range, scaling, de-interlacing, and graphics technology, based on over 20 years of accumulated proprietary technology. The company also holds high-performance video processing technologies such as 4K60P ultra-high-definition video signal processing, HDR conversion, 3D deinterlacing, and frame rate conversion.
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135 Jungdae-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
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