Southchip Semiconductor Technology

Name

Southchip Semiconductor Technology

Legal name

SOUTHCHIP Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://southchip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Management Semiconductors

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Management & Power Conversion ICs (PMIC/DC‑DC/AC‑DC/Gate Drivers) (HDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motor Control & Driver ICs (Gate Drivers/BLDC Drivers) (HDAHAIAH), Wireless Power Transfer & RFID/NFC Front-End ICs (HDAHAMAK), Semiconductors for Industrial Control & Power (MCUs, DSPs, FPGAs, ASICs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, diodes) (IMAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Power management semiconductors
• DC-DC converters
• Automotive PMICs
• Wireless charging ICs
• Battery management ICs

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Hardware Sales: Southchip generates revenue through direct sales of power management semiconductor products including DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, PMICs, charging management ICs, wireless charging solutions, battery management ICs, and motor drivers to OEM manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Southchip Semiconductor Technology designs and sells power management integrated circuits (ICs) for automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial computing applications. Its portfolio includes DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, PMICs, charging management ICs (wired and wireless), battery management ICs, motor drivers, USB Type-C/PD protocol chips, and RISC-V microcontrollers. The company sells these chips directly to OEM and ODM manufacturers through a B2B fabless semiconductor model, with automotive-grade (AEC-Q100) products targeting EV, ADAS, and body control systems.

Product overview

Southchip Semiconductor Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of power management semiconductors and solutions organized into eight product categories: Automotive Products (AEC-Q100 qualified DC-DC converters, motor drivers, PMICs for in-vehicle charging, smart cockpit, smart driving, and body control), DC-DC Converters (general-purpose boost, buck, buck-boost converters, charge pump DC-DC, and load switches), AC-DC Converters (GaN-integrated flyback power supplies with PFC controllers and synchronous rectifiers), USB Type-C & Power Delivery (protocol chips supporting multiple fast-charging standards), PMIC (highly integrated power management for AMOLED displays, LPDDR memory, and single-cell battery systems), Charging Management (linear chargers, switching chargers, charge pump chargers, wireless chargers, and SoC chargers supporting FC, AFC, FCP, PD, and Qi protocols), Battery Management Solutions (protection ICs for single and multi-string batteries with OV, UV, OC, OT detection), and Microcontrollers (RISC-V based processor chips for edge AI applications in home appliances, wearables, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics). Key products include SC8708Q 48V automotive DC-DC, SC77870XQ H-bridge motor driver, SC6010 AMOLED PMIC, SC9625/9624 wireless charging ICs, SC8911 buck-boost charger with integrated MOSFETs, SC29111 OIS drive chip, and SC28561 audio power amplifier. The company serves consumer electronics (smartphones, tablets, TWS, wearables), automotive (EV propulsion, ADAS, body control), and industrial computing markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Power Management ICs AEC-Q100 qualified power management ICs including DC-DC converters, H-bridge motor drivers, PMICs, and mmWave PMICs designed for automotive applications including EV systems, ADAS, body electronics, in-vehicle charging, smart cockpit, and smart driving. Products target ASIL-B functional safety levels.
• DC-DC Converters

Quantifiable outcome

• SC8911 achieves up to 97.6% efficiency in buck-boost charging applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AukeycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Southchip's 25W wireless charging module SM232A integrated into Aukey's MagFusion 2X wireless charger, enabling WPC's first batch of Qi2.2 certification globally. The module integrates Southchip's self-developed SC96019 Qi2.2 protocol SoC and SC8723B buck-boost converter.
• XiaomicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Southchip SC9625 50W wireless RTx chip successfully entered mass production on Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro stylus, enabling magnetic wireless charging technology for Xiaomi's tablet accessory.
• ZTEcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Southchip SC6010 AMOLED PMIC and SC8565A charge pump charging chip integrated into ZTE M153 AI smartphone, providing robust power support for AI Agent applications and enabling 90W fast charging capability.
• Lenovo (Motorola)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Southchip SC9624 wireless charging solution achieved mass production in Motorola Edge 50 smartphone, supporting 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging functionality.
• Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Southchip products including SM232A module and SC9625/SC9624 chips are Qi certified (Qi2.2, Qi1.3) through WPC standardization, with MagFusion 2X achieving first batch of Qi2.2 certified devices globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silergy Corp: China-based fabless designer of power management ICs (DC-DC, AC-DC, PMICs, LED drivers, battery management) with overlapping automotive, consumer, and industrial sockets. Closest like-for-like Chinese fabless analog competitor to Southchip.
• SG Micro (SG Micro Corp / 圣邦微电子): China-headquartered fabless analog IC company with deep portfolios in power management, signal chain, and mixed-signal. Directly comparable in customer base (Chinese OEMs/ODMs), product scope (LDOs, DC-DC, PMICs), and fabless go-to-market.
• Monolithic Power Systems (MPS): US fabless designer of highly integrated power management solutions including DC-DC, PMICs, and motor drivers for automotive, industrial, computing, and consumer. Head-to-head with Southchip in multiphase POL and AEC-Q100 PMICs.
• Chipown Micro-Electronics: China fabless power management and motor driver specialist serving consumer, industrial, and automotive customers. Comparable in size, fabless model, and AC/DC + DC/DC + motor driver product mix.
• Runic Technology (润石科技): China fabless analog IC company focused on power management (LDOs, DC-DC, voltage references, battery management) for consumer, industrial, and IoT. Similar customer profile and China fabless operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Instruments: Global analog and embedded leader with the broadest power management portfolio (DC-DC, PMIC, wireless charging, battery management). Competes across every segment Southchip addresses but as part of a much wider analog franchise.
• Analog Devices: Global analog incumbent with significant presence in power management, motor drivers, isolation, and battery management for automotive and industrial. Overlaps Southchip on automotive PMICs, motor drivers, and current sensors.
• ON Semiconductor (onsemi): Global semiconductor supplier with strong automotive power (PMICs, motor drivers, ADAS) and industrial power portfolios. Competes head-on with Southchip's AEC-Q100 and ASIL-B roadmap.
• Renesas Electronics: Global automotive microcontroller and analog incumbent with broad power management and motor driver offerings. Competes with Southchip's AEC-Q100 PMIC, 48V DC-DC, and H-bridge motor driver portfolio at Japanese/Korean auto OEMs.

Others

• MaxLinear: While primarily connectivity/networking focused, MaxLinear has built a power management and PMIC portfolio through acquisitions (e.g., Intel's home gateway PMA business). Adjacent rather than directly competitive.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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