NEOWINE, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- NEOWINE is a Fabless company established in 2002, specializing in the design and sale of security semiconductor ASICs. The company's core business areas include replication prevention semiconductors, IoT security semiconductors and solutions, AI semiconductors, AI software platforms, and fingerprint & Touch MCUs. With 22 years of dedicated development in security semiconductor ASICs, it boasts a record of zero illegal duplications for its ALPU product line. NEOWINE supplies its products to global markets through 16 overseas distributors in China, Taiwan, and Japan, and 6 domestic distributors in Korea.NEOWINE is a Fabless company established in 2002, specializing in the design and sale of security semiconductor ASICs. The company's core business areas include replication prevention semiconductors, IoT security semiconductors and solutions, AI semiconductors, AI software platforms, and fingerprint & Touch MCUs. With 22 years of dedicated development in security semiconductor ASICs, it boasts a record of zero illegal duplications for its ALPU product line. NEOWINE supplies its products to global markets through 16 overseas distributors in China, Taiwan, and Japan, and 6 domestic distributors in Korea.
- The ALPU series of anti-replication semiconductors are security semiconductor ICs designed to prevent illegal duplication of electronic device system software. Since its launch in 2004, it has sold over 200 million units and supplied more than 130 million units to over 2,000 corporate customers worldwide. The ALPU-CV model, in particular, is an automotive security IC that has obtained AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification, a reliability standard for automotive semiconductors.The ALPU series of anti-replication semiconductors are security semiconductor ICs designed to prevent illegal duplication of electronic device system software. Since its launch in 2004, it has sold over 200 million units and supplied more than 130 million units to over 2,000 corporate customers worldwide. The ALPU-CV model, in particular, is an automotive security IC that has obtained AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification, a reliability standard for automotive semiconductors.
- The DALPU series of data security and authentication semiconductors are equipped with PKI-based algorithms for data authentication and encryption/decryption processing in IoT devices. The DALPU-4 model performs key management and encryption/decryption within the chip, fundamentally blocking hacking, and is suitable for IoT devices due to its small package size and low power consumption. The DALPU-6 is a fingerprint recognition microcontroller (MCU) that provides various encryption functions like ECC, RSA, and SHA for biometric information protection, serving as a replacement for foreign MCUs.The DALPU series of data security and authentication semiconductors are equipped with PKI-based algorithms for data authentication and encryption/decryption processing in IoT devices. The DALPU-4 model performs key management and encryption/decryption within the chip, fundamentally blocking hacking, and is suitable for IoT devices due to its small package size and low power consumption. The DALPU-6 is a fingerprint recognition microcontroller (MCU) that provides various encryption functions like ECC, RSA, and SHA for biometric information protection, serving as a replacement for foreign MCUs.
- AI semiconductor and artificial intelligence software platforms include NPU IP and compilers for AI acceleration. The jointly developed GPNPU IP with Hypervisual AI is a device that combines GPU and NPU for high-speed AI computation acceleration. The domestically developed AI compiler, in collaboration with Professor Dong-gun Shin of Sungkyunkwan University, converts Python programs created with PyTorch and TensorFlow into binary form for execution on AI accelerators. NeoAI+ offers generative AI-based personal information anonymization solutions, augmented learning data for generative AI, and AI OpenAPI services.AI semiconductor and artificial intelligence software platforms include NPU IP and compilers for AI acceleration. The jointly developed GPNPU IP with Hypervisual AI is a device that combines GPU and NPU for high-speed AI computation acceleration. The domestically developed AI compiler, in collaboration with Professor Dong-gun Shin of Sungkyunkwan University, converts Python programs created with PyTorch and TensorFlow into binary form for execution on AI accelerators. NeoAI+ offers generative AI-based personal information anonymization solutions, augmented learning data for generative AI, and AI OpenAPI services.
- The fingerprint recognition and Touch MCU product line includes High Performance Capacitive Touch Sensor Controllers (NWT07N42T32K) and Micro Controllers (NWT07N42G32K). The One-Chip Wireless Charging TX Controller MCU (NWC01N56W48K) is also a key MCU product.The fingerprint recognition and Touch MCU product line includes High Performance Capacitive Touch Sensor Controllers (NWT07N42T32K) and Micro Controllers (NWT07N42G32K). The One-Chip Wireless Charging TX Controller MCU (NWC01N56W48K) is also a key MCU product.
- Unique security semiconductor technology is demonstrated by 22 years of specialized development in security semiconductor ASICs since its establishment in 2002, with a proven record of zero illegal duplications for ALPU products. This core technological capability ensures the integrity of electronic device system software.Unique security semiconductor technology is demonstrated by 22 years of specialized development in security semiconductor ASICs since its establishment in 2002, with a proven record of zero illegal duplications for ALPU products. This core technological capability ensures the integrity of electronic device system software.
- Extensive customer base and market credibility are evidenced by the supply of over 130 million ALPU anti-replication semiconductors to more than 2,000 corporate customers worldwide. This track record reflects long-standing technological reliability and verified competitiveness in the market.Extensive customer base and market credibility are evidenced by the supply of over 130 million ALPU anti-replication semiconductors to more than 2,000 corporate customers worldwide. This track record reflects long-standing technological reliability and verified competitiveness in the market.
- Internalization of AI semiconductor and software platforms provides a strong advantage by developing domestic AI compilers and NPU IP, reducing dependence on foreign technology and facilitating AI semiconductor development. The acquisition of patents for 'New NPU IP Structure' and 'Depthwise Convolution Implementation in MAC Array Processors' further underscores its technological superiority.Internalization of AI semiconductor and software platforms provides a strong advantage by developing domestic AI compilers and NPU IP, reducing dependence on foreign technology and facilitating AI semiconductor development. The acquisition of patents for 'New NPU IP Structure' and 'Depthwise Convolution Implementation in MAC Array Processors' further underscores its technological superiority.
- Ensuring automotive semiconductor reliability is a key competitive edge, with the ALPU-CV product having obtained AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification for automotive semiconductor reliability. This allows its application in high-reliability demanding sectors such as Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS).Ensuring automotive semiconductor reliability is a key competitive edge, with the ALPU-CV product having obtained AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification for automotive semiconductor reliability. This allows its application in high-reliability demanding sectors such as Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS).
- Expertise in IoT security solutions is demonstrated through the DALPU series, offering data authentication, encryption/decryption, and key management functions for IoT devices. Its small size and low power consumption facilitate application in various IoT devices, and the embedded K-CMVP module at the firmware level enhances security trustworthiness for public sector applications.Expertise in IoT security solutions is demonstrated through the DALPU series, offering data authentication, encryption/decryption, and key management functions for IoT devices. Its small size and low power consumption facilitate application in various IoT devices, and the embedded K-CMVP module at the firmware level enhances security trustworthiness for public sector applications.
- Government R&D project execution and patent acquisition are results of securing government projects from the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, leading to the development of AI NPU IP and the internalization of domestic compilers. This signifies the company's capability for continuous technological innovation and contribution to national industrial development.Government R&D project execution and patent acquisition are results of securing government projects from the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, leading to the development of AI NPU IP and the internalization of domestic compilers. This signifies the company's capability for continuous technological innovation and contribution to national industrial development.
- Electronic Device Industry (prevention of illegal software duplication)Electronic Device Industry (prevention of illegal software duplication)
- Internet of Things (IoT) Device Industry (data authentication, encryption/decryption, key management)Internet of Things (IoT) Device Industry (data authentication, encryption/decryption, key management)
- Automotive Industry (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS))Automotive Industry (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS))
- Security and Surveillance Industry (CCTV, black boxes, set-top boxes, tablets)Security and Surveillance Industry (CCTV, black boxes, set-top boxes, tablets)
- Smart Home Industry (door locks and other home IoT devices)Smart Home Industry (door locks and other home IoT devices)
- Defense Industry (drones, etc.)Defense Industry (drones, etc.)
- Financial Industry (exchange of sensitive credit information)Financial Industry (exchange of sensitive credit information)
- Medical Industry (genetic analysis requests)Medical Industry (genetic analysis requests)
- Public and Government Institutions (equipment with K-CMVP modules)Public and Government Institutions (equipment with K-CMVP modules)
- Mobile Communication Industry (mobile phone communication security, microSD card insertion)Mobile Communication Industry (mobile phone communication security, microSD card insertion)
- Cloud and Big Data Industry (content encryption and data transmission/reception)Cloud and Big Data Industry (content encryption and data transmission/reception)
- AI Chip Development and AI Application Development IndustriesAI Chip Development and AI Application Development Industries
- China, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South KoreaChina, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea
- Acquisition of a patent from the Korean Intellectual Property Office for a 'New NPU IP Structure'. This technology facilitates faster and easier development of AI semiconductors.Acquisition of a patent from the Korean Intellectual Property Office for a 'New NPU IP Structure'. This technology facilitates faster and easier development of AI semiconductors.
- Acquisition of a patent for 'Depthwise Convolution Implementation in MAC Array Processors'. This technology significantly improves acceleration performance by processing 32x32 kernels at once, reducing chip area and power consumption.Acquisition of a patent for 'Depthwise Convolution Implementation in MAC Array Processors'. This technology significantly improves acceleration performance by processing 32x32 kernels at once, reducing chip area and power consumption.
- Possession of patents related to a novel technology proposal for solving HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) yield issues. This demonstrates technological capability contributing to memory technology innovation.Possession of patents related to a novel technology proposal for solving HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) yield issues. This demonstrates technological capability contributing to memory technology innovation.
- ALPU-CV product's AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification. This officially recognizes its high reliability and quality as an automotive semiconductor.ALPU-CV product's AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification. This officially recognizes its high reliability and quality as an automotive semiconductor.
- DALPU-4 product's embedded K-CMVP module at the firmware level. This ensures security reliability for application in government and public institution equipment.DALPU-4 product's embedded K-CMVP module at the firmware level. This ensures security reliability for application in government and public institution equipment.
- Recipient of the Seongnam Mayor's Commendation at the '3rd Fabless Day' ceremony in 2025 for contributions to the development of the local fabless industry.Recipient of the Seongnam Mayor's Commendation at the '3rd Fabless Day' ceremony in 2025 for contributions to the development of the local fabless industry.
- Winner of the Excellent Innovation Product category at the DT Innovation Awards.Winner of the Excellent Innovation Product category at the DT Innovation Awards.
- Received a letter of appreciation from the Army Military Science and Technology Research Unit.Received a letter of appreciation from the Army Military Science and Technology Research Unit.