Qualitas Semiconductor

Company Introduction

Qualitas Semiconductor is a leader in high-speed interconnect technology, which is at the key infrastructure of the 4th Industrial Revolution, including AI, mobile, automotives, and displays. The company is capable of high-speed interconnect circuit designing and ultra-fine semiconductor process designing and verification, and operates its business through high-speed interface IP licensing and design services.

Furthermore, we have secured a high-reliability design methodology for ultra-fine semiconductor processes, and have a track record of development and mass production in cutting-edge semiconductor processes.

High-speed interconnect
semiconductor design technology
Ultra-fine semiconductor process
design and verification technology
Licensing and design services for
high-speed interface IP

The importance of
high-speed interconnect technology

The spread of 5G communication technology beyond 3G and LTE

Providing high transmission speeds and excellent data processing capabilities.
#high-speed interconnect
#mobile communication
AI and
data centers

We provide high-speed interconnect IPs and optical interconnect technologies.
#data processing #big data
#edge computing
A hyper-connected era through IoT technology

It serves as the core for a connected world.
#Internet of things
#smart devices
Driving innovation in the automotive field

We provide vehicle connection technology (connectivity) for future mobility.
#autonomous driving
#electric vehicles

SAFE™ (Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem) IP Partner

As a trusted IP partner within the SAFE™ (Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem), Qualitas Semiconductor has closely collaborated with Samsung Foundry, establishing an excellent track record and gaining a reputation for reliability. View More

Identifying various business
opportunities based on
high-speed interconnect
technology in emerging fields,
Qualitas Semiconductor is a
specialist company offering
total solutions through
semiconductorIP, SoC, and
module products.

Qualitas Semiconductor specializes in
total high-speed interconnect solutions with
semiconductor IPs, SoCs, and modules.

CEO Introduction

CEO KIM DUHO (CEO, Ph.D.)

Major accomplishments

Yonsei University Ph.D.

Samsung Electronics

Korea Credit Information Services

Received the Presidential Commendation for Venture Startup Promotion Merit Awards

History

2023

Participate in Samsung Foundry Forum and SAFE™ Forum 2023

Select 1,000+ project selection (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)

Received an AA/A grade for technical evaluation in the 2023 Technology Special Awards

Selected as an innovative icon by the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund in 2023

2022

Participated in the Samsung Foundry Forum (US/Japan/Korea)

Participated in ECOC 2022

Certified as an excellent company for job invention compensation

Certified as a Strong Small Enterprise by the Ministry of Employment and Labor

Received the Presidential Commendation for Venture Startup Promotion

Selected as the First Penguin by the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund

Received investments from KB Securities-BridgePole

Signed an IP licensing agreement with R Company (Japan)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with T Company (Korea)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with J Company (USA)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with A Company (USA)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with Samsung Electronics

2021

Certified as a technology Inno-Biz (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)

Selected as a scale-up technology commercialization program by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Selected as a material development support project by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Selected as a broadcasting and communication technology support project by the Ministry of Science and ICT

Received investments from Korea Investment & Securities

Received investments from We Ventures

Signed an IP licensing agreement with R Company (Japan) and M Company (China)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with G Company (Korea)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with H Company (Korea) and S Company (Korea)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with T Company (Korea)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with Samsung Electronics
2020

Selected as a next-generation semiconductor development support project by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Selected as a core IP support project for system semiconductors by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Selected as an SME Innovative Technology Support Project by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Selected as the innovative growth support project for small and medium-sized venture businesses (system semiconductors)

Received investments from the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund

Participated in Photonics West 2020

MIPI conformance test suite equipment

Signed an IP licensing agreement with B Company (Korea)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with A Company (USA)

Signed an IP licensing agreement with Samsung Electronics

2019

Awarded the SBA Excellent Recruitment Company for Startups

Received investments from individual investors in 2019

Commissioned for design services by Samsung Foundry
2018

Changed the company to Qualitas Semiconductor Co., Ltd.

Selected as an export technology development support project by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Selected as a start-up growth technology support project by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Selected as the TIPS company by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (hosting company)

Received investments from individual investors

Certified as a venture business (Korea SMEs and Startups Agency)

2017

Established the limited liability company, Qualitas Semiconductor (CEO Kim Du Ho, VP Choi Gwang Cheon)

Certified as an affiliated research institute (KOITA (Korea Industrial Technology Association))

Core Value

Pursued market leadership for system semiconductor clients

Received a rapid increase in demand for a reliable IP with ultra-fine process SoC development costs worth tens of billions of won

Secured a reliable IP development technology through years of collaboration with Samsung Foundry

Secured various services and assisted in the SoC development for multiple clients simultaneously
Collaborated with the foundry ecosystem members

The types of available IP licenses and the reliability of individual IPs are important factors in maintaining foundry clients

The growth of the company's IP development was linked with the growth of the foundry ecosystem

Through mass production of various customer IP application products, a positive cycle is formed through foundry and IP reliability verification.
Cost and power consumption reduction in front-end industries.

The explosive growth of the data center industry, including AI, big data analytics, and cloud computing, highlights the need for power consumption and maintenance cost reduction.

The company can provide SoCs and modules for high-speed communication with the functions required for network maintenance and an optimized design for network environments

Mission