What LTECH does

LTECH (주식회사 엘테크) is a privately held Korean ICT company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The company designs, manufactures, and sells Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) modules and distributes Nordic Semiconductor components to Korean and regional OEM customers. Its module portfolio comprises five SKUs built around Nordic nRF52 and nRF51 series SoCs: the PLE-52F(R) (nRF52840, Matter-capable, Bluetooth 5.0), PLE-52(R) (nRF52832, Bluetooth 5.0, KC and FCC certified), PLE-52M(R) (nRF52810, entry-level, KC certified, 16x10x2.3mm form factor), PBLN52832 (Bluetooth 5.0), and PBLN51822 (Bluetooth 4.0). LTECH also distributes Nordic's nRF52, nRF51, and nRF91 (LTE-M/NB-IoT) chip families for embedded wireless development.

The company's core technology is built on Nordic Semiconductor's ARM Cortex-M0/M4 SoCs paired with proprietary module form factors and KC/FCC regulatory certifications, providing pre-certified turnkey BLE solutions that reduce OEM time-to-market. Target segments include IoT device manufacturers implementing smart home Matter-protocol products, wearable device companies building smart bands/watches/glasses, and consumer electronics OEMs requiring compact wireless modules with extended battery life.

LTECH operates a direct sales model via a single email ([email protected]) and a single phone line (032-348-9669), with no disclosed pricing, channel partners, or named end customers. Its go-to-market is the company website (l-ltech.com), which publishes product datasheets, news updates, and a Q&A portal in Korean and English. No revenue, headcount, funding history, or institutional investor relationships have been disclosed, and the company has not reported any mergers, acquisitions, or major leadership changes since founding. Lee Seung-mun (이승문) is identified as the Personal Information Manager on the company privacy policy.

Name

LTECH

Legal name

주식회사 엘테크

Website

https://l-ltech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LTECH is a privately held Korean company that designs and sells Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) modules based on Nordic Semiconductor SoCs and distributes Nordic chips to IoT device manufacturers, wearable device OEMs, and consumer electronics companies in Korea and adjacent markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Modules / IoT Components

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems) (HDAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• BLE modules
• Bluetooth Low Energy
• Nordic distributor
• Wireless modules
• IoT components

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

LTECH (주식회사 엘텍) is a Korean company that designs and manufactures Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) modules based on Nordic Semiconductor system-on-chips (nRF52840, nRF52832, nRF52810, nRF51822). The company also distributes Nordic Semiconductor products in South Korea, providing customers with locally available wireless semiconductors and module-level integration.

Product overview

LTECH (주)엘테크 is a Korean IoT technology company specializing in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) modules and Nordic Semiconductor products. The company offers a portfolio of ultra-low power 2.4GHz wireless BLE modules: PLE-52F(R) (high-end with Matter support), PLE-52(R) (mid-range), PLE-52M(R) (entry-level), PBLN51822 (Bluetooth 4.0), and PBLN52832 (Bluetooth 5.0). All modules are based on Nordic Semiconductor SoCs (Cortex-M0/M4 CPUs) and target IoT, wearable devices, smart home, and wireless communication applications. The company also distributes Nordic Semiconductor chip families (nRF52, nRF51, nRF91 series) for embedded wireless development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PLE-52F(R) BLE module in the PLE series based on Nordic Semiconductor nRF52-series SoCs, intended for IoT and embedded product developers integrating Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity.
• PLE-52(R) BLE module in the PLE series based on Nordic Semiconductor nRF52-series SoCs, intended for IoT and embedded product developers integrating Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity.
• PLE-52M(R) BLE module in the PLE series based on Nordic Semiconductor nRF52-series SoCs, intended for IoT and embedded product developers integrating Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity.
• PBLN51822 BLE module built on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF51822 SoC, providing Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity for IoT and embedded device makers.
• PBLN52832 BLE module built on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52832 SoC, providing Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity for IoT and embedded device makers.
• Nordic Semiconductor product distribution Authorized distribution of Nordic Semiconductor SoCs and components (nRF52840, nRF52832, nRF52810, nRF51822) to Korean customers, providing local inventory and Korean-language support.

Quantifiable outcome

• PLE-52 BLE module certified by FCC
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• Nordic SemiconductorcoreTechnology or IntegrationNordic Semiconductor is the key technology partner providing the core SoC chips (nRF52840, nRF52832, nRF52810, nRF51822) used in LTECH's BLE module products. LTECH designs and manufactures BLE modules based on Nordic's wireless semiconductor technology, featuring ultra-low power 2.4GHz wireless solutions with ARM Cortex-M processors.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• u-blox: Swiss-headquartered vendor of short-range wireless modules including Bluetooth Low Energy modules for IoT and wearables. Directly comparable to LTECH as a BLE module supplier serving industrial, consumer, and automotive IoT OEMs globally.
• Panasonic Industrial Solutions: Major Japanese electronics manufacturer offering PAN1740/PAN1770 BLE modules based on Nordic SoCs. Directly competes with LTECH in compact BLE modules for consumer and industrial wireless connectivity.
• Murata: Japanese electronic components giant with a broad wireless module portfolio including BLE modules based on Nordic and other silicon. Competes head-to-head with LTECH in ultra-small, ultra-low-power BLE modules for wearables and IoT.
• Silicon Labs: US wireless semiconductor and module vendor offering Bluetooth modules (BGX series) and SoCs for IoT. Competes with LTECH in turnkey BLE module solutions for embedded developers, particularly via the BGX pre-programmed modules.
• Ezurio (formerly Laird Connectivity): US-based specialist in Bluetooth and BLE modules (formerly Laird Connectivity, now Ezurio). Directly comparable to LTECH as a tier-one BLE module vendor with global certifications (FCC, CE, IC, Telec, KCC) targeting industrial and medical IoT.
• Fanstel: US-based specialist in Bluetooth BLE modules, also building around Nordic nRF52 series. Directly comparable niche peer to LTECH with similar form-factor BLE modules and FCC-certified SKUs targeting IoT developers.

Emerging players

• Espressif Systems: Chinese fabless vendor of ESP32-series Wi-Fi/BLE SoCs and modules, with massive scale in hobbyist and IoT markets. Competes with LTECH for low-cost BLE-enabled designs, particularly in Asia, but at a fundamentally different price point and go-to-market scale.
• Minew: Chinese BLE module and IoT device manufacturer offering Nordic-based BLE modules at aggressive price points. Comparable to LTECH in BLE module product offering, with stronger scale and broader Asian distribution.

Broad incumbents

• STMicroelectronics: European semiconductor giant with the STM32WB series offering BLE SoCs and modules. Competes in the same BLE-for-IoT category as LTECH, but with vertically-integrated silicon plus broader microcontroller and module offerings.
• Texas Instruments: Major US semiconductor vendor offering CC2640/CC2650 BLE SoCs and certified modules. Competes with LTECH in the broader BLE silicon+module market with a much larger portfolio, but LTECH's Nordic-based modules are functionally substitutable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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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