Monochip

Monochip provides a single microprocessor chip solution designed for both contact and contactless operations. This technology is integrated into smart card microprocessors. The business model is centered on selling these specialized chips on a worldwide basis as part of a portfolio of smart card IC products. An example of their application includes the partnership with Samsung for the integration of OTI's Antenna Interface design with Samsung's smart card microprocessors to create a single chip solution.

The development of such fabless chipmakers allows companies to focus on designing and selling semiconductors for various devices without needing to manufacture them, outsourcing the fabrication process. This approach can enhance efficiency, flexibility, and scalability by concentrating resources on product development, marketing, and customer service. The market for microchips is extensive, covering everything from smartphones and computers to medical devices and industrial robots. These chips function as the core of modern electronic devices, containing billions of microscopic transistors that act as electrical switches to process information.

Keywords: single chip solution, contact operation, contactless operation, microprocessor, smart card IC, fabless semiconductor, antenna interface design, semiconductor design, integrated circuits, microelectronics