What Glovane does

Glovane Co., Ltd. is a South Korea-based fabless semiconductor company founded in October 2011 by former Nexilion engineers and majority-owned (approximately 54%) by I&C Technology since February 2012. The company designs highly integrated, low-power digital radio receiver SoCs and modules for the DAB/DAB+/DMB-audio/FM-RDS standards, along with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) audio SoCs. Its product portfolio centers on the GL314X RF-integrated DAB SoC (the first triple-band RF + baseband + audio decoder single chip in Korea), the GL351X dual-demodulator automotive DAB processor, the GVM14XH01 and GVM14XG01 receiver modules, the NX313X legacy DAB chipset, and the GL510A ANC chip with up to 38dB hybrid noise reduction. Glovane also offers a 1SEG/V-Low ISDB-T solution targeting Japan and South America.

The company operates a B2B, sales-led, OEM-embedded go-to-market, selling SoCs and modules directly to consumer electronics manufacturers, module makers, and automotive car-audio OEM/ODMs in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China, supplemented by European OEM relationships and a Shenzhen sales office. Revenue mechanics are pure hardware sales, with reference-design SDKs, middleware (DLS, Journaline, SLS, EPG), and engineering support bundled in. Named customers include European DAB radio OEMs Pure and Connect2, a major Japanese electronics company, Korean and Taiwanese module/ODM developers, car audio manufacturers, and overseas earphone/headset makers supplied via the GL510 ANC chip.

Glovane is recognized as one of the world's top three players in the digital radio receiver SoC field. It carries UK Digital Tick Mark, EU RED, ISO 9001/14001, RoHS, and Sony Green Partner certifications, and was designated a MOTIE Korea Brain Power Enterprise in 2014. With 11–50 employees (80% researchers) and a stated (likely aspirational) 500 billion KRW revenue target for 2017, the company remains a small, R&D-intensive specialist positioned at the intersection of DAB regulatory tailwinds in Europe and the global ANC wearables market.

Name

Glovane

Legal name

Glovane Co., Ltd.

Website

https://glovane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glovane is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company that designs low-power DAB/DAB+ digital radio receiver SoCs and modules, plus ANC audio chips, for consumer radio, automotive car-audio, and headphone manufacturers across Asia and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Radio Receiver Semiconductors

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Digital radio SoCs
• DAB chip design
• ANC audio processors
• RF integrated circuits
• Semiconductor modules

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

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

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Chip Sales: Sale of digital radio receiver SoCs and modules (DAB/DAB+/DMB-audio/FM chipsets) and ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) SoC chips to consumer electronics and automotive manufacturers
2. Total Solution Supply: Providing total solution packages including chips, modules, SDK, software middleware (DLS, Journaline, SLS, EPG), and engineering support to manufacturers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Glovane designs and supplies highly integrated, low-power digital radio receiver SoCs and modules (DAB/DAB+/DMB-audio/FM) along with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) audio SoCs. Its offerings include standalone chips such as GL314X, GL351X, NX313X, and GL510A, as well as receiver modules like GVM14XH01 and GVM14XG01, sold to consumer electronics and automotive manufacturers for embedding into portable radios, car audio systems, and ANC earphones.

Product overview

Glovane is a semiconductor company specializing in digital radio receiver SoCs and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solutions. The product portfolio centers on DAB/DAB+ digital radio technology including: the GL314X SoC with integrated RF tuner for portable devices, the GL351X automotive-grade dual-DAB processor, GVM14XH01 and GVM14XG01 receiver modules, the NX313X earlier-generation DAB chipset, and the GL510A ANC audio codec chip. Glovane provides both standalone chips (SoC) and module solutions to manufacturers, serving consumer electronics (portable radios, clock radios, kitchen radios) and automotive markets (car audio systems).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GL314X DAB/DAB+/DMB-audio/FM SoC Low-power DAB/DAB+/DMB-audio/FM/MP3 baseband and audio processor with integrated triple-band RF tuner for portable and conventional digital radio receivers. Combines a Eureka-147 demodulator, FM/RDS demodulator, programmable audio decoder, and 32-bit RISC CPU in a single chip consuming 103mW (DAB/DAB+ with DAC).
• GL351X Dual DAB SoC (DRAKE) Automotive-grade DAB/DAB+/DMB-audio baseband and audio processor with dual demodulators enabling seamless DAB-to-DAB and FM-to-DAB service following. Supports MUSICAM, HE-AAC V2, MP3, and WMA audio formats with I2S, analog Low-IF, I2C, UART, and Multi-IO SPI host interfaces. Power consumption 72mW in dual DAB+ case.
• NX313X DAB/DAB+/DMB-audio/FM SoC Highly integrated DAB/DAB+/DMB-audio/FM/MP3 baseband and audio processor for portable digital audio receivers, featuring an enhanced Eureka-147 demodulator and programmable audio decoder. Targeted at handheld and portable digital audio receiver designs.
• GVM14XH01 DAB Receiver Module High-performance DAB/DAB+/DMB-A/FM-RDS radio receiver module with Bluetooth support via UART. Covers Band-III and FM bands, is ETSI 300 401 compliant, supports DAB+ (ETI TS 102 563) with TII decoding and seamless dynamic reconfiguration. Built on the GL3140 SoC and optimized for battery-powered portable radios with RTC operation.
• GVM14XG01 DAB Receiver Module Cost-optimized DAB/DAB+/DMB-A/FM-RDS radio receiver module with fast sync acquisition, RTC, SMD type packaging, SPDIF digital and analog audio output, USB 2.0 firmware update, RoHS compliance, and under 1uA RTC supply current. Manufacturers need only a power supply, display, keypad, audio amplifier and speaker to build a complete product.
• GL510A ANC Audio Codec SoC Low-power audio codec and speaker driver with digital Active Noise Cancellation. Supports feedforward, feedback, and hybrid ANC topologies with up to 38dB noise reduction, dynamic range control, on-chip OTP configuration memory, ultra-low latency, automatic calibration, and a 48-pin QFN package.
• 1SEG/V-Low Multimedia Broadcasting SoC Highly integrated 1SEG/V-Low multimedia broadcasting solution based on the ISDB-T standard for Japan and South American markets, supporting various audio formats for handheld and portable digital audio receivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• ANC noise reduction up to 38dB (Hybrid topology)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KairoNet (카이로넷)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerI&C Technology and Glovane jointly invested in KairoNet for Wi-Fi chip development alongside DAB chips. Glovane works with KairoNet on wireless communication chip development as part of the I&C Technology group's fabless semiconductor strategy.
• Global Supply Chain Partners (Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlovane establishes partnership with global supply chain including module makers, audio makers, and car audio OEM/ODM manufacturers in Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China. These partners integrate Glovane's chips into end products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Qualcomm: Qualcomm's audio and connectivity SoCs (including automotive Snapdragon) compete with Glovane at OEMs that may source integrated connectivity/audio platforms rather than discrete digital radio or ANC silicon.
• Analog Devices: Analog Devices produces audio codecs, amplifiers and DSPs used in ANC headphones and automotive audio — overlapping with Glovane's GL510A ANC chip and adjacent audio silicon.
• Sony Semiconductor Solutions: Sony awarded Glovane as a Green Partner and operates adjacent digital broadcast and audio silicon businesses; comparable as an established Asian player that historically supplied digital radio tuner ICs to the same end-product manufacturers Glovane targets.
• STMicroelectronics: ST supplies automotive and consumer audio ICs including tuners and amplifiers; competes with Glovane where OEMs consolidate around broad-line automotive silicon suppliers for car radio platforms.
• NXP Semiconductors: NXP supplies automotive radio and infotainment processors across car OEMs and aftermarket head units, where its silicon often integrates alongside or competes with Glovane's DAB receiver SoCs in car audio platforms.

Direct peers

• Cirrus Logic: Cirrus Logic designs low-power audio codecs and ANC chips for premium headphones/earbuds — directly competing with Glovane's GL510A digital ANC SoC on noise-reduction performance, power efficiency and design-in wins at headphone manufacturers.
• Silicon Labs (Skyworks): Silicon Labs (now part of Skyworks) and the prior Frontier Silicon business develop DAB/DAB+ digital radio receiver ICs and modules — directly competing with Glovane's GL314X/GL351X and GVM14x modules across consumer and automotive markets.
• MaxLinear: Through acquired assets (including former Sigma Designs multimedia), MaxLinear supplies broadcast radio receiver SoCs and tuner ICs serving consumer and automotive digital radio — closely comparable to Glovane's digital radio receiver product line.

Regional players

• Telechips: Korean fabless semiconductor designer producing connectivity and multimedia SoCs for automotive and consumer audio applications; competes with Glovane in the Korean/Asian automotive infotainment and connected audio market.

Emerging players

• RDA Microelectronics (Microchip Technology): RDA (acquired by Microchip) developed low-power wireless connectivity SoCs for broadcast and IoT applications; comparable as a fabless wireless connectivity chip designer serving consumer electronics OEMs in Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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