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93 Gangni 1-gil, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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Overview
- Summary
- ABOV Semiconductor is a specialized fabless semiconductor company, spun off from MagnaChip Semiconductor in 2006, focusing on MCU (Micro Controller Unit) development and supply for various applications including home appliances, motor solutions, and sensor solutions. The company acts as an innovation leader in the smart MCU market, driving the digital world with AI and IoT technology innovations in the 5G era. Guided by a management philosophy of 'customer-centric challenge and innovation,' the company has achieved consistent growth, establishing itself as a leading MCU company in Korea. It supplies over 500 million products annually to global customers, recording revenues of $180 million as of 2023.ABOV Semiconductor is a specialized fabless semiconductor company, spun off from MagnaChip Semiconductor in 2006, focusing on MCU (Micro Controller Unit) development and supply for various applications including home appliances, motor solutions, and sensor solutions. The company acts as an innovation leader in the smart MCU market, driving the digital world with AI and IoT technology innovations in the 5G era. Guided by a management philosophy of 'customer-centric challenge and innovation,' the company has achieved consistent growth, establishing itself as a leading MCU company in Korea. It supplies over 500 million products annually to global customers, recording revenues of $180 million as of 2023.
- Key Products/Technologies
- MCU (Micro Controller Unit): Offering both 8-bit and 32-bit MCU lineups, with 32-bit MCUs based on Arm® Cortex®-M processors widely used in large and small home appliances, personal healthcare products, toys, and industrial applications. Key product series include G1 (Cortex-M0+, Basic), G2 (Cortex-M0+, up to 48MHz), G5 (Cortex-M3, up to 75MHz), L1/L2 (Cortex-M0+, low-power), S1 (Cortex-M0+, up to 32MHz), L7 (Cortex-M4F, low-power), and G4 (Cortex-M4F, high-performance).MCU (Micro Controller Unit): Offering both 8-bit and 32-bit MCU lineups, with 32-bit MCUs based on Arm® Cortex®-M processors widely used in large and small home appliances, personal healthcare products, toys, and industrial applications. Key product series include G1 (Cortex-M0+, Basic), G2 (Cortex-M0+, up to 48MHz), G5 (Cortex-M3, up to 75MHz), L1/L2 (Cortex-M0+, low-power), S1 (Cortex-M0+, up to 32MHz), L7 (Cortex-M4F, low-power), and G4 (Cortex-M4F, high-performance).
- Home Appliance Solutions: Providing diverse solutions such as main & display, motor control, touch, and Bluetooth for white goods, kitchen appliances, and smart home appliances. Designing MCUs optimized for smart home appliances with energy-efficient designs and offering a wide range of portfolios to customers.Home Appliance Solutions: Providing diverse solutions such as main & display, motor control, touch, and Bluetooth for white goods, kitchen appliances, and smart home appliances. Designing MCUs optimized for smart home appliances with energy-efficient designs and offering a wide range of portfolios to customers.
- Motor Solutions: Aiming to reduce system energy consumption by increasing the operational efficiency of motors in both large and small appliances. Offering a total solution for motor control that manages multiple peripherals and control algorithms used for BLDC and FOC motor operations.Motor Solutions: Aiming to reduce system energy consumption by increasing the operational efficiency of motors in both large and small appliances. Offering a total solution for motor control that manages multiple peripherals and control algorithms used for BLDC and FOC motor operations.
- Sensor Solutions: Delivering sensor solutions integrated with high-precision Analog Front Ends. Touch solutions, combining high-performance analog circuits for capacitive change detection and low-power MCUs, are optimized for touch keys, slides, and wear detection. Providing optic sensor solutions capable of precise color measurement and discrimination.Sensor Solutions: Delivering sensor solutions integrated with high-precision Analog Front Ends. Touch solutions, combining high-performance analog circuits for capacitive change detection and low-power MCUs, are optimized for touch keys, slides, and wear detection. Providing optic sensor solutions capable of precise color measurement and discrimination.
- Power Solutions: Including Universal Fast Charger (UFC) MCUs and Wireless Charger MCUs. Supporting USB PD3.0 PPS and proprietary fast charging methods, with certifications for PD3.0 PPS and QC2.0.Power Solutions: Including Universal Fast Charger (UFC) MCUs and Wireless Charger MCUs. Supporting USB PD3.0 PPS and proprietary fast charging methods, with certifications for PD3.0 PPS and QC2.0.
- Remote Controller Solutions: Encompassing LCD Remote Controller MCUs (R Series) and Universal Remote Controller MCUs. Universal Remote Controller MCUs, optimized for controlling various devices, offer memory ranging from 16KB to 96KB and integrate an IR learning amplifier circuit for true universal remote control.Remote Controller Solutions: Encompassing LCD Remote Controller MCUs (R Series) and Universal Remote Controller MCUs. Universal Remote Controller MCUs, optimized for controlling various devices, offer memory ranging from 16KB to 96KB and integrate an IR learning amplifier circuit for true universal remote control.
- Low-Power Bluetooth (BLE) SoC: Featuring ultra-low power performance, with sensitivity of -94~-98dBm, built-in Power AMP +0~8dBm Tx, integrated PMU (DC/DC, LDOs), and security features (TRNG, AES-128, ECDH).Low-Power Bluetooth (BLE) SoC: Featuring ultra-low power performance, with sensitivity of -94~-98dBm, built-in Power AMP +0~8dBm Tx, integrated PMU (DC/DC, LDOs), and security features (TRNG, AES-128, ECDH).
- Intelligent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) Microcontrollers: Touch and proximity sensor solutions for smartphones and tablets, integrating high-performance grip sensing circuits and ultra-low power MCUs in compact packages. Providing a total solution for human body detection and RF power reduction to meet SAR limits for smartphone certification.Intelligent SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) Microcontrollers: Touch and proximity sensor solutions for smartphones and tablets, integrating high-performance grip sensing circuits and ultra-low power MCUs in compact packages. Providing a total solution for human body detection and RF power reduction to meet SAR limits for smartphone certification.
- Core Advantages
- Over 30 years of technology and expertise as a specialized fabless MCU company. Accumulated experience and technology from the LG Semiconductor era contribute to the development of the IT industry and serve as a core icon of the 4th Industrial Revolution.Over 30 years of technology and expertise as a specialized fabless MCU company. Accumulated experience and technology from the LG Semiconductor era contribute to the development of the IT industry and serve as a core icon of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
- In-house design capabilities for high-performance analog IP (Intellectual Property). This provides a differentiated competitive edge over competitors, strengthening product innovation and performance stability through proprietary analog IP design, a key MCU technology.In-house design capabilities for high-performance analog IP (Intellectual Property). This provides a differentiated competitive edge over competitors, strengthening product innovation and performance stability through proprietary analog IP design, a key MCU technology.
- Remarkable resistance to noise issues such as electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electrical fast transient (EFT). A history of shipping over 5 billion MCU units, demonstrating high quality and reliability.Remarkable resistance to noise issues such as electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electrical fast transient (EFT). A history of shipping over 5 billion MCU units, demonstrating high quality and reliability.
- Customer-centric management philosophy and extensive customer support system. Dedicated Field Application Engineer (FAE) support across various applications, enhancing customer satisfaction.Customer-centric management philosophy and extensive customer support system. Dedicated Field Application Engineer (FAE) support across various applications, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Securing global enterprises as major clients, including domestic and international home appliance manufacturers. Supplying products to domestic companies like Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Winia, Winix, and global players such as Xiaomi, Lenovo, MIDEA, HAIER, and leading firms in Japan, Europe, and the U.S.Securing global enterprises as major clients, including domestic and international home appliance manufacturers. Supplying products to domestic companies like Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Winia, Winix, and global players such as Xiaomi, Lenovo, MIDEA, HAIER, and leading firms in Japan, Europe, and the U.S.
- Establishing a foundry-fabless collaboration model in Korea and fostering a symbiotic ecosystem between academia and industry. Continuous technological innovation and new market creation efforts as an innovation leader in the smart MCU market.Establishing a foundry-fabless collaboration model in Korea and fostering a symbiotic ecosystem between academia and industry. Continuous technological innovation and new market creation efforts as an innovation leader in the smart MCU market.
- Establishing an R&D center in Vietnam and global sales networks in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Shunde, China. Strengthening global competitiveness through expansion into international markets.Establishing an R&D center in Vietnam and global sales networks in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Shunde, China. Strengthening global competitiveness through expansion into international markets.
- Target Industrie
- Home Appliances (white goods, kitchen appliances, smart home appliances, small home appliances)Home Appliances (white goods, kitchen appliances, smart home appliances, small home appliances)
- Industrial ControlIndustrial Control
- Consumer ElectronicsConsumer Electronics
- Automotive SystemsAutomotive Systems
- Mobile Devices (smartphones, tablets)Mobile Devices (smartphones, tablets)
- Personal Healthcare ProductsPersonal Healthcare Products
- ToysToys
- Security and Safety (Fire & Safety)Security and Safety (Fire & Safety)
- Audio and Video EquipmentAudio and Video Equipment
- Major Markets
- South Korea, China (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shunde), Vietnam, Singapore, JapanSouth Korea, China (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shunde), Vietnam, Singapore, Japan
- Germany, Major European Home Appliance ManufacturersGermany, Major European Home Appliance Manufacturers
- United StatesUnited States
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO9001:2015 CertificationISO9001:2015 Certification
- ISO14001:2015 CertificationISO14001:2015 Certification
- UL60730 CertificationUL60730 Certification
- WiFi CertificationWiFi Certification
- Bluetooth Certification (aBLE5 Host Subsystem, aBLE LinkController Subsystem, etc.)Bluetooth Certification (aBLE5 Host Subsystem, aBLE LinkController Subsystem, etc.)
- Energy Star CertificationEnergy Star Certification
- Made For Apple CertificationMade For Apple Certification
- Wireless Power CertificationWireless Power Certification
- USB PD3.0 PPS Certification (TID 2836)USB PD3.0 PPS Certification (TID 2836)
- QC2.0 Certification (QC20200313141)QC2.0 Certification (QC20200313141)
- 63 domestic and international patent registrations (including 24 overseas patents)63 domestic and international patent registrations (including 24 overseas patents)
- Intelligent SAR Sensor technology recognized with the 2019 Korea Technology Award and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award.Intelligent SAR Sensor technology recognized with the 2019 Korea Technology Award and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award.
- Minister of Knowledge Economy Commendation at the Venture Business Awards (recognizing MCU technology, export contribution, and policy project performance)Minister of Knowledge Economy Commendation at the Venture Business Awards (recognizing MCU technology, export contribution, and policy project performance)
- Selected as KRX KOSDAQ Rising Star (2022)Selected as KRX KOSDAQ Rising Star (2022)
- Awarded the $70 Million Export Tower (2020)Awarded the $70 Million Export Tower (2020)
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Location
93 Gangni 1-gil, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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