JSquare Semiconductor (Shanghai)
Automotive and industrial application-specific semiconductor chip provider.
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* | CNY25.5m | Series A | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
JSquare Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a chip design company founded in October 2021 with a focus on semiconductors for automotive and industrial applications. The company, headquartered in Shanghai, aims to meet the significant demand for domestically produced automotive chips in China. The co-CEO is TY Chu, and the chairman is Dr. Robert Tsu.
JSquare Semiconductor provides high-performance Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices, automotive signal chain ICs, and components for power conversion sectors. Its product portfolio includes SiC power devices, analog-to-digital converters, analog switches, multiplexers, and various drivers and converters. These products are crucial for applications like electric vehicles and related infrastructure, such as charging stations and smart grids. The company operates with an Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) model, handling both the design and manufacturing of its chips.
In October 2023, JSquare announced a major expansion through a Memorandum of Understanding with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). This collaboration involves a total investment of approximately HK$6.9 billion to establish a global R&D center and Hong Kong's first 8-inch SiC advanced wafer fab. The project aims for volume production to begin within a few years, with a projected annual capacity of 240,000 wafers by 2028, potentially generating over HK$11 billion in output value and creating more than 700 jobs. The company has received funding from several top-tier investment firms, including China Fortune-Tech Capital, Leading Capital Company, Sunic Capital, Xiaomi Fund Management, and Origins Capital.
Keywords: automotive semiconductors, silicon carbide (SiC) devices, chip design, power conversion ICs, automotive signal chain, wafer fabrication, electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, integrated device manufacturer, analog-to-digital converters, application-specific semiconductors, power electronics, advanced manufacturing, microelectronics, SiC MOSFET, smart grid technology, automotive-grade chips, China automotive industry, R&D center