SEMIFIVE, a leading design solution provider and pioneer of platform-based custom silicon solutions, announced its agreement of MOU with Japan-based MegaChips on October 10, 2024. SEMIFIVE and MegaChips will collaborate on comprehensive semiconductor design, seeking potential customers in Japan, and offering onsite technical support.
“MegaChips has consistently demonstrated remarkable innovation and technical excellence in the semiconductor field,” said Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE. “We are thrilled to partner with such a forward-thinking company, and we are confident that SEMIFIVE’s platform can complement their strengths, contributing meaningfully to the cutting-edge advancements that lie ahead. We look forward to collaborating closely as we push the boundaries of technology together.”
MegaChips was founded in 1990 as Japan’s pioneering fabless manufacturer of system LSI semiconductors. The company provides strategic solutions with its ASIC full turn-key services, Application-Specific Standard Product (ASSP), and module. While satisfying customer needs with unique core technology, MegaChips also provides safe and reliable products with high quality through its advanced development capability and technology.
SEMIFIVE, a company specializing in SoC platform and ASIC design solutions, has been expanding its roadmap in response to the increasing demand for AI custom silicon. The company has committed its expertise, knowledge, and resources to the development of advanced SoC design platforms specifically for AI chips. To date, SEMIFIVE has developed three SoC design platforms and has successfully completed more than seven large-scale AI semiconductor projects utilizing these platforms. SEMIFIVE has been consistently expanding its global business with the establishment of a San Jose, USA office in March 2021 and a Shanghai, China office in August 2023.
“MegaChips has consistently demonstrated remarkable innovation and technical excellence in the semiconductor field,” said Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE. “We are thrilled to partner with such a forward-thinking company, and we are confident that SEMIFIVE’s platform can complement their strengths, contributing meaningfully to the cutting-edge advancements that lie ahead. We look forward to collaborating closely as we push the boundaries of technology together.”
