Algoltek
Algoltek is a Taiwan-based fabless IC design company (TPEx: 6684) specializing in high-speed SerDes video conversion chips (USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort) and EMV-certified smart card readers, pivoting into AI vision platforms for drones/AMRs and GaN power solutions for AI PCs.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersHsinchu, Taiwan
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Algoltek does
Algoltek (安格科技股份有限公司, TPEx: 6684) is a Taiwan-based fabless semiconductor IC design company founded in October 2010 and headquartered in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County. The company specializes in high-speed SerDes silicon intellectual property and video interface conversion, with a product portfolio spanning USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, MHL, VGA, and LVDS converter/switch/redriver chips, USB HUB and memory card reader controllers, and EMV/PBOC-certified smart card reader controllers. Algoltek is the originator of a USB-IF-certified USB 3.0 PHY IP first licensed to SMIC in 2012, and operates with a fabless model outsourcing wafer fabrication and packaging/testing to third-party foundries.
The company is a subsidiary of the Egis Technology Group (神盾集團, 6462-TW), with AlcorMicro (安國國際科技, 8054-TW) as its largest shareholder at 31.51%. In April 2023 Algoltek completed a 100% stock-swap acquisition of TradeJet (展匯科), expanding its customer base from consumer e-commerce brands toward ODMs and system integrators (80% of TradeJet's mix) and broadening its portfolio into IP CAM and IO control chips. Revenue has historically been concentrated in video conversion (roughly 73% in early 2021), but management has articulated a dual-engine growth strategy pivoting toward the AI Eye (AI之眼) multi-modal visual perception platform for drones, AMRs, and Physical AI applications on NVIDIA Jetson Thor (via partnerships with Appro Photonics, iCatch, and Yubao), and GaN-based 300W power solutions for AI PCs via its controlled subsidiary 強弦科技. The company employs approximately 150 R&D personnel across its Hsinchu headquarters and Taipei office.
Algoltek monetizes through B2B IC chip sales, silicon IP licensing (e.g., USB 3.0 digniPHY to SMIC), and an emerging GaN power IC business, with pricing negotiated by volume and customer relationship. After revenue declined from NT$623M (2021) to NT$358M (2023) and a 2024 loss, the company executed a 2025 turnaround — achieving NT$3.24 EPS in the first three quarters of 2025 against a loss of NT$3.13 in the prior-year period — coinciding with the AI Eye platform launch and a NT$198M strategic investment in Appro Photonics.
Algoltek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Algoltek
- Legal name
- 安格科技股份有限公司
- Website
- https://algoltek.com.tw
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Algoltek is a Taiwan-based fabless IC design company (TPEx: 6684) specializing in high-speed SerDes video conversion chips (USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort) and EMV-certified smart card readers, pivoting into AI vision platforms for drones/AMRs and GaN power solutions for AI PCs.
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Algoltek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Semiconductor IC Design
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)
- SIC
- Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Audio, Imaging & Multimedia SoCs (ISP/Codec/Display) (HDAHABAH)
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Where Algoltek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hsinchu
- HQ country
- Taiwan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Algoltek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- IC Design Products Sales: Algoltek generates revenue primarily through sales of proprietary IC chips including USB Type-C video conversion chips (approximately 73% of revenue in early 2021), image processing products (approximately 21%), and switch products (approximately 6%). Products are fabless, with manufacturing outsourced to wafer foundries and packaging/testing facilities. Revenue mix varies by product generation and market demand.
- AI Vision Solutions: Revenue from AI vision platform solutions including the AI Eye (AI on Eye) system integrated with NVIDIA platforms for drones, AMR, and robotics applications. Strategic investments in ecosystem partners contribute to long-term solution revenue.
- Power Management ICs: GaN charger integrated solutions through controlled subsidiary 強弦, targeting AI PC peripheral market including external GPU power solutions up to 300W.
- Silicon IP Licensing: USB 3.0 digniPHY IP licensing to foundries and IDMs. First licensing agreement signed with SMIC for 0.13 micron process technology.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B IC sales to manufacturers |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Algoltek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Algoltek is a fabless semiconductor IC design company that designs and sells proprietary high-speed SerDes silicon chips for video interface conversion (USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, MHL, VGA, LVDS), USB HUB controllers, memory and smart card reader controllers, and signal conditioning (Retimer/Redriver) products. The company also licenses its USB 3.0 PHY intellectual property to foundries and is expanding into AI vision perception systems and GaN power management solutions for edge AI and Physical AI applications.
Product overview
Algoltek is a semiconductor IC design company specializing in high-speed SerDes technology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of video conversion chips (USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, MHL, VGA), USB HUB controllers, memory and smart card reader controllers, and signal conditioning products (ReDriver/Retimer). Recent strategic focus includes the AI之眼 (AI on Eye) multi-modal visual perception system developed in partnership with Sintrand Group for Physical AI applications in drones and robotics, as well as GaN power management solutions. The company also licenses USB 3.0 PHY intellectual property. Core products span video interface conversion (AG94 series USB-C converters, AG63/62 series DisplayPort converters, HDMI 2.0 switching/amplification), connectivity controllers (USB HUB, card readers), and AI-enabled vision systems for edge applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- USB Type-C Video Conversion Chips (AG94 Series) USB Type-C to HDMI/VGA converter chips with DisplayPort Alternate Mode support, featuring 4K/60Hz resolution, dual USB-C receptacle support, and USB PD 3.0 power delivery up to 100W. Targeted at laptop, tablet, smartphone, monitor, and peripheral manufacturers.
- HDMI 2.0 Series (AG7210/AG7220/AG7230) HDMI 2.0 signal switching, amplification, and KVM control chips including the AG7210 3-to-1 switch supporting 4K/60Hz with low power consumption, AG7220 TMDS ReDriver for long cable compatibility, and AG7230 KVM controller for streamlined KVM product design.
- USB HUB Controllers (AU6260/AU6353) USB 2.0 HUB controllers including standalone HUB and combined HUB+Memory Card Reader solutions supporting multiple downstream ports, for PC peripheral and docking station manufacturers.
- Memory Card Reader Controllers USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1 compliant memory card reader controllers supporting SD, uSD, MS, MMC, CF, xD formats with single to multi-LUN configurations. Targeted at PC, laptop, and peripheral device manufacturers.
- Smart Card Reader Controllers Contact and dual-interface smart card reader controllers supporting USB and UART interfaces, compliant with ISO7816, PC/SC 2.0, EMV, PBOC3.0, and USB-IF CCID standards. Deployed in ATM, POS, and secure authentication terminal applications.
- Retimer & Redriver Signal Conditioning Chips (AG7110/AG7120/AG7210/AG7220/AG7231) Signal conditioning products including HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 switch controllers, TMDS ReDrivers, and KVM switch controllers for extending signal reach and improving signal quality over cables.
- AI之眼 (AI on Eye) Multi-Modal Visual Perception System Multi-modal visual perception system integrating high-speed interface technology with AI algorithms combining RGB, DVS, ToF sensing. Deployed for drone obstacle avoidance, AMR navigation, and industrial automation applications through the Egis (神盾) group ecosystem partnership.
- USB 3.0 digniPHY IP USB 3.0 physical layer IP compliant with USB 3.0 specification, backward compatible with USB 2.0, certified by USB-IF. Licensed to foundries including SMIC for integration into their customers' chip designs.
- GaN Power Management Solutions 300W GaN power solutions targeting AI PC external GPU power applications using a three-chip bundle approach for high-efficiency power delivery, developed through controlled subsidiary 強弦科技 (Strong-Power).
Quantifiable outcome
- Single-chip integration replaces 2-3 chips, reducing PCB size and BOM cost for customers
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Companies that use Algoltek
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Algoltek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
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AI capability5 records
Feature8 records
Algoltek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- 研華科技 (Advantech)coreAI Eye platform built on Advantech's NVIDIA Jetson Thor computing platform for industrial AI applications including AMR, smart manufacturing, and drones.
- 迅杰科技 (ENE Technology)coreCollaboration on AI Eye multi-modal vision perception system for drone applications. ENE provides drone control system solutions while Algoltek contributes AI algorithms for low-latency obstacle avoidance.
- 欣普羅光電 (Appro Photonics)flagshipAlgoltek invested NT$198 million (NT$30 per share via private placement) in 欣普羅 to develop AI vision solutions. 欣普羅 is NVIDIA's only Elite partner in Taiwan for image processing and provides camera module design and mass production capabilities for AI Eye platform.
- 強弦科技coreAlgoltek holds 40-50% stake with controlling interest. Joint development of GaN power solutions (300W) targeting AI PC external GPU power applications. Three-chip bundle approach for high-efficiency power delivery.
- 展匯科技 (6923.TPEx)coreAlgoltek acquired 100% of 展匯科 through stock exchange (0.6 share of Algoltek per share of 展匯科), completed April 1, 2023. Merger combined complementary product lines (Algoltek: consumer retail; 展匯科: 80% ODM/system integrators) and expanded to IP CAM and IO control chips including smart card readers.
- SMIC (中芯國際)coreStrategic IP licensing partnership for USB 3.0 digniPHY on SMIC's 0.13 micron process technology. Algoltek's IP enables SMIC customers to integrate USB 3.0 functionality into their chip designs.
- 芯鼎科技 (iCatch Technology)coreProvider of low-latency, low-power image processors (ISP). Partner with Algoltek to integrate ISP with high-speed interface technology (MIPI, USB, GMSL) for AI Eye vision system. iCatch HSB (Holoscan Bridge) module enables digital twin integration.
- 鈺寶科技coreProvides ultra-low latency wireless communication technology (FalneX) achieving 1ms transmission latency and 60fps wireless video transmission for drone and robot applications. Part of AI Eye four-company alliance.
- NVIDIAflagshipAI Eye platform built on NVIDIA Jetson Thor platform. 欣普羅 is NVIDIA's Elite partner for vision cameras. Platform enables digital twin integration for Physical AI applications in robotics and drones.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Algoltek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Realtek Semiconductor: Large Taiwan-listed (2379.TW) fabless IC house with broad multimedia, connectivity, and computer peripheral IC portfolio — broader scale competitor whose video interface and USB controller products compete with Algoltek.
- NXP Semiconductors: Global semiconductor incumbent with broad USB Type-C/PD controller, NFC, and secure smart card reader IC portfolios — competes with Algoltek in smart card readers and increasingly in USB Type-C PD controller space.
Direct peers
- VIA Labs (VLI): Subsidiary of VIA Technologies focused on USB hub, USB Type-C, and USB PD controller ICs — competes head-to-head with Algoltek's USB HUB and Type-C video conversion products.
- Genesys Logic: Taiwanese fabless IC company specializing in USB hub controllers, USB Type-C, and card reader ICs — directly comparable product overlap with Algoltek's connectivity and card reader controller lines.
- Analogix Semiconductor: Fabless designer of high-speed digital display interface ICs (DisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-C converters and retimers) — closest functional direct peer for Algoltek's video conversion and ReDriver/Retimer portfolio.
- Parade Technologies: Taiwan-listed (4966.TW) fabless IC designer specializing in high-speed video interface ICs including USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort converters and retimers — direct overlap with Algoltek's core AG94 series and HDMI 2.0 product lines.
- ITE Tech Inc. Taiwanese fabless IC design house (3014.TW) producing USB hub controllers, video interface ICs, and embedded controller chips — competes with Algoltek's USB HUB controller and card reader controller lines.
- AlcorMicro: Taiwan-listed (8054.TW) fabless IC designer of USB hub, card reader, and security ICs and Algoltek's largest shareholder at 31.51% — product portfolios overlap heavily in USB HUB controllers and memory card reader controllers.
Emerging players
- Spectra7 Microsystems: Small fabless designer of active cable and signal conditioning ICs (re-drivers/re-timers) for HDMI/DisplayPort — niche overlap with Algoltek's ReDriver/Retimer product line.
- iCatch Technology: Taiwan-listed (6695.TW) low-power ISP and AI vision SoC designer and Egis Group sister company — provides ISP silicon for the AI Eye platform and shares the Egis ecosystem with Algoltek.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Algoltek leadership team
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Algoltek subsidiaries and ownership
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Frequently asked questions about Algoltek
What does Algoltek do?
Algoltek is a fabless semiconductor IC design company that designs and sells proprietary high-speed SerDes silicon chips for video interface conversion (USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, MHL, VGA, LVDS), USB HUB controllers, memory and smart card reader controllers, and signal conditioning (Retimer/Redriver) products. The company also licenses its USB 3.0 PHY intellectual property to foundries and is expanding into AI vision perception systems and GaN power management solutions for edge AI and Physical AI applications.
Is Algoltek a public or private company?
Algoltek is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Algoltek founded?
Algoltek was founded in 2010. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Algoltek based?
Algoltek is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in the Asia region.
How does Algoltek make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. IC Design Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are AI Vision Solutions, power Management ICs and silicon IP Licensing.
Who are Algoltek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Realtek Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors. Direct peers are VIA Labs (VLI), Genesys Logic, Analogix Semiconductor, Parade Technologies, ITE Tech Inc. and AlcorMicro. Emerging players are Spectra7 Microsystems and iCatch Technology.
Does Algoltek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Algoltek.
What industry is Algoltek in?
Algoltek's product category is Semiconductor IC Design. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHABAH, Audio, Imaging & Multimedia SoCs (ISP/Codec/Display). Its NAICS code is 334413 and its SIC code is 3674.