3ALogics

What 3ALogics does

3ALogics is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, that designs NFC (Near Field Communication) and RFID system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The company was the first in Korea to commercialize NFC chip technology domestically and has accumulated 300 million cumulative chip sales as of March 2026. Its product portfolio spans the full NFC stack: NFC reader ICs (TRH031M-S, TRH033M-S, TNR100, TNR200 with AEC-Q100 automotive certification), tag ICs including dynamic tags (TNB132M, TNB122M), passive tags with proprietary TUN security (TNP200M, TNP300M, TDP500MU dual-band NFC/UHF), smart tags with embedded MCU and RISC-V cores (TNB133AI, TDS154MU), reader modules (TRM-500/700/800N/900N), label tags, NFC wireless charging ICs (TWNP1000/TWNL1000), and the VOLTEND battery-free NFC lock system.

The company serves enterprise B2B customers across multiple vertical segments via direct sales and a distributor network. Anchor verticals are ESL (Electronic Shelf Labels — Solueom for North American and European markets), automotive (LG Electronics for digital keys and wireless charging, KG Mobility), brand authentication and anti-counterfeiting (Pharma Research/Rejuran, MERZ), and consumer electronics/appliances (LG Electronics). The company is among only three globally to achieve commercial automotive NFC reader chip certification. It went public on KOSDAQ in December 2024 and reported a Q1 2026 financial turnaround with revenue of 6.1 billion KRW (+52% YoY) and operating profit of 3 billion KRW (+164% YoY). Revenue is generated through unit-pricing on chip sales (MOQ 1,000 units) plus custom MCU/fabless design services, with active operations in South Korea, China (Shenzhen subsidiary), and end-customer reach into North America, Europe, and broader Asia.

Name

3ALogics

Legal name

쓰리에이로직스 주식회사

Website

https://3alogics.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

3ALogics is a South Korean KOSDAQ-listed fabless semiconductor company that designs NFC and RFID system-on-chip solutions — reader ICs, tag ICs, modules, and wireless charging chips — for automotive, ESL retail, anti-counterfeiting, and consumer electronics OEM customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NFC / RFID Semiconductors

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Networking & Data Center Silicon (Switch/NIC/DPU/SerDes) (HDAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security & Trusted Hardware ICs (Secure Element/TPM/Crypto) (HDAHABAF)

Keywords

• NFC semiconductor chips
• RFID system-on-chip
• Fabless chip design
• NFC reader ICs
• Wireless communication SoCs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NFC/RFID Semiconductor Chip Sales: Sale of NFC Reader ICs, Tag ICs, Reader Modules, and Label Tags as semiconductor components to B2B customers. Revenue generated from chip unit sales with pricing based on order quantity.
2. MCU/Fabless Design Services: Custom MCU design and optimization services for various applications including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and automotive electronics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

3ALogics is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and sells NFC (Near Field Communication) and RFID system-on-chip (SoC) products, including NFC reader ICs, tag ICs (dynamic, passive, and smart), reader modules, label tags, NFC wireless charging ICs, and a power-free NFC lock system. The company integrates microcontrollers, memory, and wireless communication protocols into single-chip solutions with proprietary capabilities such as TUN security, dual-band NFC/UHF, and energy harvesting, serving automotive, retail ESL, anti-counterfeiting, and consumer electronics OEMs. It also provides custom MCU design and optimization services for B2B customers.

Product overview

3ALogics is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in NFC (Near Field Communication) system-on-chip solutions, positioned as '온디바이스 AI와 융합하는NFC 시스템반도체 글로벌 기업' (Global enterprise integrating on-device AI with NFC system semiconductors). The product portfolio spans the complete NFC technology stack: NFC Reader ICs (TRH031M-S, TRH033M-S, TNR100, TNR200) for reading NFC tags; NFC Tag ICs including Dynamic Tags (TNB132M, TNB122M), Passive Tags (TNP200M, TNP300M, TDP500MU), and Smart Tags (TNB133AI, TDS154MU) with embedded processing capabilities; NFC Reader Modules (TRM-500, TRM-700, TRM-800N, TRM-900N) for system integration; NFC Label Tags (TLT-Series, TTPLT-Series) for labeling applications; NFC Study Kits (RSK-400L, RSK-100, RSK-300, NDK-100) for development and learning; NFC Wireless Charging ICs (TWNP1000 Poller, TWNL1000 Listener) supporting WLC standard; and NFC Lock System (VOLTEND/TNL1000) for power-free smart locking. These products serve diverse markets including consumer electronics, automotive (digital key), IoT, industrial automation, ESL (Electronic Shelf Labels), authentication/anti-counterfeiting, and smart home applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NFC Reader ICs (TRH031M-S, TRH033M-S) 13.56MHz multi-protocol NFC reader ICs supporting ISO/IEC 14443 A/B, ISO/IEC 15693, and Tag-it protocols with ASK 5-35% and 100% modulation. TRH031M-S and TRH033M-S feature low power consumption (power-down mode under 0.1uA) and are designed for OEM integration in consumer electronics, industrial, and authentication systems.
• TNR100 Automotive NFC Reader IC Automotive-grade NFC reader IC with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification supporting ISO/IEC 14443 A/B, 15693, Tag-It, Felica, Jewel, and ISO/IEC 18092. Operating temperature -40 to 125C, with internal card detector, 256-byte FIFO buffer, CCC Digital Key Reader certification, and NFC Forum Certification Release 13. Designed for automotive OEMs for digital key and in-vehicle connectivity.
• TNR200 High-Performance Automotive NFC Reader IC High-performance automotive NFC reader IC with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 and NFC Forum Certification. Supports dynamic power control, AGC (RSSI) function, embedded temperature sensor, SPI up to 7 Mbps, I2C up to 3.4 Mbps. Designed for automotive digital key and CCC Digital Key Reader applications.
• TNB132M NFC Dynamic Tag IC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant dynamic tag with I2C interface, 1Kbyte EEPROM, 64byte SRAM, energy harvesting up to 20mW (VREC), IRQ output for tag status monitoring. Optimized for ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) applications and ranked as the world's 2nd largest ESL NFC IC supplier to Solueom.
• TNB122M NFC Dynamic Tag IC NFC Forum Type 2 Tag (ISO14443A) compliant dynamic tag IC with 32-bit password protection, anti-tearing protection for lock and CC bytes, and OTP access bits for secure memory access. Designed for OEMs requiring secure writable NFC tag functionality.
• TNP200M NFC Passive Tag IC NFC Forum Type 2 passive tag with 420Byte (105 Page) EEPROM, 316Byte user memory, 100k cycle endurance, 10-year data retention. Supports Trusted Unique NFC (TUN) for app-less web authentication and 32-bit password protection. Used for anti-counterfeiting and product authentication applications.
• TNP300M NFC Passive Tag IC NFC passive tag IC with enhanced memory and security features for authentication and anti-counterfeiting applications.
• TDP500MU NFC/UHF Dual-Band Tag IC
• TNB133AI (TNB133M_AI100) NFC Smart Tag IC Smart NFC tag with embedded MCU (Flip8051-Cyclone), 4-stage pipeline architecture 12x faster than legacy 80C51/52. Features 6Kbyte EEPROM, 2Kbyte RAM, 4-channel 12-bit ADC with sensor trigger interface, integrated LDO, and PWM output. Supports energy harvesting up to 5.0mA at 3.0V for automated IoT sensor control.
• TDS154MU NFC Smart Tag IC with RISC-V Core Dual-band RF interface NFC/UHF tag with embedded RISC-V E20 Core (32KB Program, 4KB Data). Features 3.6Kbits shared memory, internal temperature sensor (+/-0.5C accuracy), RTC (+/-2% clock accuracy), 12-bit SAR ADC, and ROIC interface for resistance/capacitance/inductance sensing. Targets smart IoT measurement and control applications.
• NFC Reader Modules (TRM-500, TRM-700, TRM-800N, TRM-900N) Family of 13.56MHz RFID reader modules based on TRH033M-S chip with UART/USB interfaces, integrated or separated HF Loop antennas, support for ISO/IEC 14443 A/B, 15693, Felica, Topaz, and ISO/IEC 18092 protocols, and ARM or 8051-based microcontrollers. Designed for system integrators needing drop-in NFC reader hardware.
• NFC Label Tags (TLT-Series, TTPLT-Series) NFC label tags using AI foil on PET antenna materials at 13.56MHz, including TLTC1, TLTC2, TLTR1, TTPLTC1, and TTPLTR1 form factors. Designed for labeling, tagging, and identification applications across retail, logistics, and authentication use cases.
• NFC Study Kits (RSK-400L, RSK-100, RSK-300, NDK-100) Development and learning kits for engineers integrating NFC: RSK-400L (long-range ISO/IEC 15693 reader kit, RS232/485, 3W TX), RSK-100 (entry-level with LCD), RSK-300 (mid-range with HF antenna and 16x2 LCD), and NDK-100 (advanced ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz kit with SPI/I2C/UART/USB). Sold to engineering teams and educational customers.
• TWNP1000 NFC Wireless Charging Poller IC NFC Forum Class 0-250mW WLC Poller IC supporting wireless power transfer and NFC communication via a single antenna. Features automatic foreign object detection, WPT automatic stop, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, and NFC Type 3 support, with 256-byte FIFO buffer, I2C Slave and SPI interfaces.
• TWNL1000 NFC Wireless Charging Listener IC NFC Forum Class 0-250mW WLC Listener IC with built-in current, voltage, and temperature monitoring. Features 4.2V VBAT output, NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliance, embedded high-performance 8051 core, 1KB SRAM, 11KB EEPROM program memory, and supports direct battery charging via TEMP input.
• VOLTEND (TNL1000) Power-Free NFC Lock System Power-free NFC-based smart lock system using NFC technology for lock and tag-out applications. Features nylon shackle (28mm length, with 38mm and 76mm options), plastic body, no internal power required, controlled via NFC-enabled mobile devices, operating temperature -20C to 60C.
• Custom MCU Design and Optimization Services Custom MCU design and optimization services for B2B customers across consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and automotive electronics applications. Fabless design services targeting acceleration of the fabless market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 164% increase in operating profit YoY in Q1 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, major and minor.

• Solueom (솔루엠)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 10 April 2026Global ESL market leader partnership for NFC dynamic tag chip supply. 114 billion KRW contract for North America and Europe ESL market supply. TNB132M chip designated as world's second largest ESL NFC IC supplier to Solueom.
• Hans BioMed (한스바이오메드)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Dual-band security tag IC mass production partnership under Gyeonggi Province fabless support program. Real-time logistics tracking and product authenticity verification for K-beauty brand protection and bio-medical device management.
• LG ElectronicscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2026Premium home appliance NFC chip integration partnership. Digital key and smart home IoT connectivity solutions. Demand increased 60%+ year-over-year for automotive digital key applications.
• MERZmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2026Global customer for TUN (Trusted Unique NFC) technology applied to product authentication and brand protection solutions.
• Pharma Research (파마리서치)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 21 September 2023NFC authentication system provider for Rejuran medical device. TNP200M chip enables global product authentication via NFC on blister packaging to combat illegal distribution.
• SK TelecomminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Smart Shopper co-exhibition partnership at Mobile World Congress 2015, Barcelona.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Qualcomm: Integrates NFC into Snapdragon mobile platforms and automotive Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. Indirect competitor that drives the overall NFC ecosystem in which 3ALogics operates, particularly for automotive and IoT OEMs.
• STMicroelectronics: Major supplier of NFC/RFID reader ICs and ST25 tags, with strong automotive and industrial penetration. Competes with 3ALogics in NFC reader and dynamic tag markets and offers comparable AEC-Q100 automotive-grade products.
• Infineon Technologies: Provides NFC controller solutions and security ICs for automotive, payment, and ID applications. Direct overlap with 3ALogics' automotive digital key and TUN authentication use cases, particularly with its security-focused PSoC and SECORA families.
• NXP Semiconductors: Dominant global supplier of NFC controller ICs for mobile, automotive, and IoT. While 3ALogics focuses on specialized NFC SoCs, NXP's broad portfolio (NFC + secure elements + automotive) makes it the primary benchmark and competitor in automotive digital key and reader IC sockets.
• Renesas Electronics: Provides NFC controller ICs and MCU-NFC combo solutions primarily for automotive and industrial markets. Direct overlap with 3ALogics in automotive digital key and wireless charging convergence use cases.
• Texas Instruments: Supplies NFC/RFID reader ICs (TRF79xx family) for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications. Competes with 3ALogics in multi-protocol 13.56MHz reader sockets where both vendors target ISO 14443/15693 designs.
• Sony Semiconductor Solutions: Through Felica technology, Sony is a foundational NFC player in Japan and parts of Asia. Competes with 3ALogics' reader ICs in payment, transit, and mobile wallet applications across the East Asian market.

Direct peers

• Identiv: Specializes in NFC and RFID inlay/tag solutions for authentication, IoT, and supply chain applications. Competes with 3ALogics in anti-counterfeiting, brand protection, and ESL adjacent use cases.
• EM Microelectronic: Fabless-leaning NFC/RFID IC specialist owned by Swatch Group, with a portfolio of NFC tags, readers, and dual-frequency products. Closest comparable in scale and specialization, including dual-band NFC/UHF solutions that overlap with 3ALogics' TDP500MU.

Others

• Avery Dennison: Major manufacturer of RFID/NFC inlays and labels for retail, apparel, and logistics. While a tag/label converter rather than IC designer, it is a key downstream participant in the ESL and authentication markets where 3ALogics' TNP/TNB chips are deployed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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