Name

Macrochip Microelectronics

Legal name

MacroSilicon Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://macrosilicon.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MacroSilicon Technology designs and sells proprietary mixed-signal semiconductor ICs for HD audio and video signal processing — including video processors, LCD drivers, USB capture chips, HDMI transmitters/receivers and embedded MCUs — serving OEMs across flat-panel display, automotive, medical, industrial and broadcasting markets via direct sales and a global agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Integrated Circuits (Video Processing & LCD Driver Chips)

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio, Imaging & Multimedia SoCs (ISP/Codec/Display) (HDAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Audio & Voice Mixed-Signal ICs (Codecs/Amplifiers) (HDAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Semiconductor integrated circuits
• Video processing chips
• LCD driver ICs
• USB video capture
• HDMI transmitters receivers

Headquarters

HQ city

Hefei

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor chip sales: MacroSilicon generates revenue primarily through the sale of proprietary semiconductor integrated circuits. Their product portfolio includes HD video processors, LCD driver chips, USB video capture/transmission chips, HD transmitters/receivers, TV encoders, audio DACs, and embedded controller chips for various applications in display, automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

MacroSilicon Technology Co., Ltd. (Macrochip Microelectronics) designs and sells proprietary semiconductor integrated circuits for HD audio and video signal processing, offering highly integrated single-chip solutions including multi-function video processors, LCD driver chips, USB video capture chips, HD transmitters/receivers, TV encoders/decoders, audio DACs, and embedded MCU controllers. The company complements its chips with reference designs, evaluation boards, software tools, and application solutions for medical endoscopes, automotive dashboards and rear vision, drones, video capture, and display driving across display, automotive, medical, industrial, broadcasting, and consumer electronics markets.

Product overview

MacroSilicon Technology Co., Ltd. is a semiconductor integrated circuit company specializing in HD audio and video signal processing chips. The product portfolio consists primarily of semiconductor chips organized into two main categories: Chips (video processors, converters, transmitters, receivers, LCD drivers, USB capture chips, audio/video splitters and switches, embedded controllers) and Applications (solutions for medical endoscopes, vehicle backing systems, drones, digital dashboards, video capture cards, TV-to-PC converters, and VGA-to-video converters). Key chip families include the MS182x series of multi-functions video processors (with HD input/output capabilities), MS183x RGB/HD to CVBS converters, MS186x LCD driver chips, MS21xx USB video/audio capture chips, MS91xx USB screen thrower solutions, MS92xx HD/VGA converters, MS93xx active splitters, MS96xx HD video processors and switches, MS72xx HD receivers/transmitters, and MS8510 embedded controller. The company provides complete solutions for flat-panel displays, intelligent systems, high-speed rail, automotive electronics, industry, broadcasting, and medical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MS1820 Multi-functions video processor chip integrating a 10-bit triple-ADC module, TV encoder module, 10-bit triple-DAC module, and embedded OSD function for interlaced or progressive video input processing with de-interlacing, video enhancement, 3D noise reduction, and frame rate conversion. Used in flat-panel display and consumer electronics applications.
• MS1823 Multi-functions video processor chip with six 10-bit ADC channels, TV decoder, TV encoder module, and triple DAC module supporting CVBS/S-Video output and multiple input formats for display and broadcast applications.
• MS1824 Multi-functions video processor chip with twelve 10-bit ADC channels, TV decoder, TV encoder, and triple DAC module supporting PIP/POP applications with de-interlacing and video enhancement for multi-window display products.
• MS1825 Multi-functions video processor chip with 4 independent HD signal inputs and 4 independent HD signal outputs, supporting 4 OSD windows with embedded font library and PIP/POP applications for multi-screen display systems.
• MS1826 Multi-function HD video processor chip with 4 independent HD inputs, 4 independent HD outputs, 4 channels of I2S and SPDIF digital audio, and 4 OSD windows with user-defined font library; supports PIP/POP, video splitting, de-interlacing, enhancement, and frame rate conversion with 128MBytes embedded DDR memory.
• MS1826A Multi-functions video processor chip with 4 independent HD inputs and 1 independent HD output, supporting 4 OSD windows and PIP/POP applications with de-interlacing and video enhancement.
• MS1826B Multi-functions video processor chip with 1 HD input and 4 independent HD outputs, supporting 4 OSD windows and advanced video processing including splitting and rotation for multi-display video wall applications.
• MS1830 Single-chip RGB to CVBS/S-Video converter with 10-bit triple-ADC for RGB input, NTSC/PAL encoder with 10-bit DAC, integrated OSD, video enhancement, and 3D noise reduction for PC-to-TV applications.
• MS1835 Single-chip RGB to CVBS/S-Video converter with embedded MCU and memory, 10-bit triple-ADC, NTSC/PAL encoder with 10-bit DAC, supporting input resolutions up to 1080P for PC-to-TV conversion products.
• MS1836S Single-chip HD signal to CVBS/S-Video converter with embedded MCU and memory, HD receiver, NTSC/PAL encoder with 10-bit video DAC and 10-bit audio DAC, supporting input resolution up to 4K@60Hz (YUV420) for HD-to-analog downconversion.
• MS1850 NTSC and PAL standard to analog RGB signals converter with 3D video decoder, gamma correction, POP, high-performance OSD, de-interlacing, and frame rate conversion for TV-to-monitor conversion applications.
• MS1851 NTSC and PAL standard to analog RGB signals converter with 3D video decode, gamma correction, POP, high-performance OSD, supporting horizontal/vertical scaling up to 1920x1200@60Hz for broadcast-to-display conversion.
• MS1858E Single chip for analog CVBS/S-Video to HD conversion with 9-bit video ADC, 24-bit audio ADC, advanced HDMI 1.3 transmitter, 3D de-interlace, and 3D TV decode for legacy-to-HDMI conversion products.
• MS1861 Multi-functions video processor and LCD driver chip with HD, LVDS, and TTL video inputs, supporting MIPI (DSI-2), LVDS, Mini-LVDS, or TTL outputs, with video filtering, enhancement, peaking, scaling, clipping, rotation, gamma correction, and embedded ARM MCU. Supports up to 3840x2160@60Hz.
• MS1862 LCD driver chip providing single-chip VGA and HD video signal input to LVDS signal output conversion for TFT-LCD screen display, with embedded 8051 MCU, automatic image adjustment, digital audio output, built-in test pattern, and expandable UART, I2C, SPI, PWM, GPIO, and ADC peripheral interfaces. Supports up to 1920x1080@120Hz.
• MS2107 Video and audio acquisition chip with USB 2.0 controller for transmitting CVBS, S-Video, and audio signals to PCs, smartphones, and tablets; supports NTSC/PAL formats for analog-to-USB video capture applications.
• MS2108 Digital video and audio acquisition chip with USB 2.0 device controller for transmitting digital audio and video signals to PCs, smartphones, and tablets, supporting 16-bit/8-bit YUV BT601/BT709/BT656/BT1120 input formats.
• MS2109 HD video acquisition chip with USB 2.0 controller for transmitting audio and video signals via HDMI interface to PCs, smartphones, or tablets with UVC specification compliance for HDMI-to-USB capture.
• MS2130 USB 3.0 HD video and audio capture chip for transmitting HD input audio and video signals to PCs, smartphones, and tablets, supporting UVC 1.0 and UAC 1.0 specifications.
• MS2131 USB 3.0 HD video and audio acquisition and processing chip with HD loop-out function, supporting USB Host recording while playing audio and video through HDMI output for capture cards and streaming devices.
• MS3220 USB 3.0 HD video and audio capture and screen projection integrated processing chip with automatic mode switching between acquisition (when connected to signal source) and screen projection (when connected to display). Max resolution 1920x1080@60Hz capture/output with 4K@30Hz input.
• MS7024 TV encoder device for handheld and portable video applications supporting NTSC and PAL standards with 24/16/8-bit digital input selector and high-quality 10-bit triple-DAC; also used as the basis for the digital dashboard display application solution.
• MS7123 Triple high-speed, 10-bit digital-to-analog converter on a single monolithic chip with three high-speed video DACs and standard TTL input interface for video output applications.
• MS7124 High-performance 24-bit stereo Audio DAC for portable digital audio systems using sigma-delta technique, supporting standard I2S digital signal input for audio playback applications.
• MS7200 Advanced HDMI receiver supporting 4K@30Hz 3D specification with high-speed TMDS core running up to 300MHz, supporting RGB or YCbCr video data for HDMI input applications.
• MS7210 Advanced HDMI transmitter supporting 4K@30Hz 3D specification with high-speed TMDS core running up to 300MHz, supporting HDMI audio transmission through IIS or SPDIF interface for HDMI output applications.
• MS8510 Highly integrated embedded controller based on 8051 core for system on/off management, battery management, temperature management, keyboard, mouse, serial port, and GPIO control in electronic devices.
• MS9120 USB screen thrower single-chip solution integrating USB 2.0 device controller, Video DAC, and HDMI transmitter, supporting VGA, HDMI, digital-out, CVBS, S-Video, and YPbPr output for PC/smartphone/tablet-to-display extension.
• MS9121 USB screen thrower single-chip solution with USB 2.0 for extending PC/smartphone/tablet screen to a larger display device, supporting VGA output up to 1920x1080@60Hz.
• MS9122 USB screen thrower single-chip solution with USB 2.0 for extending PC/smartphone/tablet screen to a larger display device with HDMI video output.
• MS9123 USB screen thrower single-chip solution integrating USB 2.0 device controller and Video DAC for showing or extending PC/smartphone/tablet screen with CVBS and S-Video output.
• MS9125 USB screen thrower single-chip solution integrating USB 2.0 device controller, Video DAC, and HDMI transmitter for showing or extending PC/smartphone/tablet screen with VGA and HDMI output.
• MS9132 USB 3.0 screen projection chip for displaying or expanding PC, smartphone, and tablet content to larger display devices through a USB 3.0 interface with HDMI output.
• MS9282 Single-chip analog VGA/YPbPr to HDMI conversion with 10-bit triple-ADC of video and advanced HDMI 1.3 transmitter, supporting video input up to 1080P@60Hz for legacy-to-HDMI converter dongles.
• MS9288A VGA or YPbPr signal to HDMI converter with maximum conversion rate of 165MHz, supporting L/R audio input with embedded MCU and ROM code for VGA-to-HDMI converter products.
• MS9288C Low-cost VGA to HDMI converter with HDMI transmitter, three 10-bit video ADCs, and audio encoder with maximum conversion rate of 165MHz for cost-sensitive VGA-to-HDMI dongles.
• MS9291 HDMI to VGA converter with HDMI receiver and 10-bit video DACs converting HDMI signal to VGA output at maximum conversion rate of 200MHz, supporting 1080P@60Hz for HDMI-to-VGA adapter products.
• MS9292 HDMI to VGA converter with HDMI receiver, 10-bit video DACs, and 24-bit audio DAC for converting HDMI signals to VGA with L/R and SPDIF audio output for HDMI-to-VGA adapter products.
• MS9331 HDMI retime IC supporting 3.0Gbps signaling rate with I2S and SPDIF audio output for 4K@30Hz video formats for signal retiming and conditioning applications.
• MS9332 One-to-two active HDMI splitter supporting 3.0Gbps signaling rate for 4K@30Hz, with embedded EDID RAM and HDCP Keys RAM for HDMI splitting applications.
• MS9333 One-to-two active HDMI splitter supporting 3.0Gbps signaling and I2S/SPDIF output for 4K@60Hz YCbCr420 with on-chip EDID memory for higher-bandwidth HDMI splitting.
• MS9334 One-to-four active HDMI splitter supporting 3.0Gbps signaling rate for 4K@60Hz YCbCr420 with HDMI output status monitoring for multi-display HDMI distribution.
• MS9337 One-to-seven active HDMI splitter supporting 3.0Gbps signaling rate for 4K@60Hz YCbCr420 with on-chip EDID memory for large HDMI distribution systems.
• MS9601A HDMI 3-IN to 1-OUT switch supporting signaling rate up to 3Gbps for 4K@30Hz video formats with integrated DDC and HPD switcher for HDMI input selection.
• MS9604 HDMI video processor chip with 4 independent HD inputs and 4 independent HD outputs supporting up to 4K@30Hz resolution for multi-screen HDMI video processing.
• Medical Endoscope Application (MS2100E) Application solution for medical endoscopes that converts CVBS signal output to USB signal for display on a monitor, following UVC and UAC protocols, for medical imaging OEMs.
• Vehicle Visual Backing System (MS2106) AV to USB long-distance vehicle rear vision transmission solution supporting NTSC and PAL input with built-in LDO and 80V instantaneous voltage surge protection for automotive rear-view/backup camera applications.
• Drone Aerial Display (MS2106S) Solution converting CVBS camera signal to USB 2.0 signal for transmission to a smartphone through a backend WiFi module with real-time image display capability for drone FPV applications.
• Digital Dashboard Display (MS7024) Solution converting vehicle SOC digital signals (RGB888/BT.656/BT.601/RGB565) to CVBS for displaying speed, engine speed, oil level, and tire pressure on vehicle navigation screens for automotive dashboard applications.
• Video Capture Card (MS2100) AV/S-Video to USB video capture card solution following UVC and UAC protocol with high integration and embedded MCU and audio module for PC capture card products.
• TV To PC (MS1850) AV to VGA converter solution using a single chip for CVBS to VGA conversion with picture-in-picture support and adjustable aspect ratio for TV-to-PC monitor converter products.
• VGA to Video (MS1830) PC to TV converter solution supporting NTSC and PAL standard TV format output with OSD and input resolution from 480P to 1080P for VGA-to-TV converter products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 intellectual property rights obtained since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Agent Sales Network (USA, Britain, Germany, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Turkey, Israel, India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMacroSilicon has established a perfect agent sales network that has helped export chips to USA, Britain, Germany, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Turkey, Israel, India and other countries and regions. The agents distribute MacroSilicon's semiconductor chips to customers in their respective markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MediaTek: Large Taiwanese fabless SoC vendor whose Mstar subsidiary dominates TV/video SoCs. Competes with MacroSilicon's MS182x/9604 video processor lines for TV and display OEMs, but at massive scale and broader integration.
• STMicroelectronics: Global IDM with broad video processing, display interface, and automotive electronics portfolios. Overlaps with MacroSilicon on automotive and industrial video applications, but as part of a much wider semiconductor catalog.
• Silicon Labs: US semiconductor company with video bridge ICs (formerly part of its portfolio) and broad mixed-signal offerings. Comparable on the video bridge/converter axis, though Silicon Labs has shifted focus away from standalone video in recent years.
• Analog Devices: Large US analog mixed-signal incumbent with broad video amplifier, HDMI, and converter portfolios (e.g., ADV series). Overlaps with MacroSilicon's MS7123/MS7124 DACs and converter products, but as part of a much wider catalog.
• Texas Instruments: Global analog/embedded incumbent with HDMI retimers, video amplifiers, and display interface ICs (e.g., SN65/TDP series). Competes with MacroSilicon across converter and transmitter lines but serves a vastly broader customer base.
• NXP Semiconductors: Global semiconductor incumbent with strong HDMI, automotive infotainment, and in-vehicle video processing portfolios. Directly comparable to MacroSilicon's automotive dashboard and surround-view reference designs, but at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Parade Technologies: Specialist in HDMI/DisplayPort retimers, splitters, and video interface ICs. Closely comparable to MacroSilicon's MS93xx active splitter, MS7200/7210 HD transmitter/receiver, and MS9331 retimer product lines.
• ITE Tech: Taiwanese fabless designer of video processor ICs and KBC controllers. Directly comparable on multi-function HD video processing and embedded MCU integration for display and consumer electronics applications.
• Novatek Microelectronics: Taiwanese fabless leader in display driver ICs and video/TV processors. Highly comparable to MacroSilicon's MS186x LCD driver and MS182x multi-function video processor families serving flat-panel and TV OEMs.
• MegaChips Corporation: Japanese fabless semiconductor company specializing in video/display processing and mixed-signal ICs. Comparable niche focus on video processing SoCs for display and consumer applications.

Market position

Strengths5 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 rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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