iStarChip

iStarChip Semiconductor, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Jiaxing, China, is a fabless integrated circuit design company specializing in edge computing and power control products. The company was established by CEO Stephen Jin and a team of seasoned professionals, with members averaging 20 years of experience from major global semiconductor design firms. This collective background includes the successful distribution of over a hundred million advanced semiconductor units.

The firm operates on a fabless business model, focusing on the design and development of high-performance microcontroller unit (MCU) chips while outsourcing the manufacturing process. Its revenue is generated from the sale of these semiconductor products. iStarChip targets a diverse client base across sectors such as automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and AIoT (Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things). The company has established a global presence with design centers in San Jose, USA, as well as Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Guangdong in China.

A key milestone was the official launch of operations on December 9, 2022, with the completion of office spaces in several Chinese cities. By 2023, the company had secured over 100 million yuan in funding and was actively engaged in research and development, filing for numerous patents. The ZPC series of chips was released in 2024, with customer samples scheduled for delivery in 2025 to promote mass production. iStarChip has also focused on quality and security, obtaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 certifications, while working towards compliance with automotive standards like ISO 26262.

iStarChip's product portfolio centers on its ZPC series of automotive-grade MCU chips, designed for high reliability and data security. These chips are developed for critical automotive applications, including chassis, power domains, zonal controllers, and power drives. The company’s proprietary "α2ω All-Path Functional Safety Design" provides a foundation for high-reliability systems in next-generation vehicles, edge AI, and humanoid robots. Beyond the automotive sector, its products serve industrial automation needs like robotics and servo systems, and edge AI applications such as AI cameras and interactive toys.

Keywords: MCU chips, microcontroller units, fabless semiconductor, automotive-grade chips, edge computing, power control products, AIoT, ZPC series, functional safety, industrial automation, zonal controller, semiconductor design, chassis control, power domain, battery management system, advanced manufacturing, application specific semiconductors, domestic alternative products, α2ω All-Path Functional Safety, edge AI