What ASPEED Technology does

ASPEED Technology is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company specializing in Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) SoCs for server platform management, with a secondary line of business in AI-enabled panoramic imaging operated through its wholly-owned subsidiary Cupola360 Inc. The company's BMC portfolio includes the AST2700, AST1030, and the newly announced AST1840 Satellite Management Controller, the latter being the first integration of embedded FPGA (via Lattice Semiconductor) into a single SoC for server platform management and supporting OCP OBMF-ICP and Caliptra 2.x Root of Trust standards. Server customers and partners include Ingrasys, ASUS, AMI (Data Center Manager integration), Lattice Semiconductor, and OCP-aligned platforms, with named exposure to AI accelerator-driven BMC demand such as Meta's MTIA.

Beyond server management, ASPEED operates a separate Cupola360 product line spanning panoramic SoCs (AST1230/1235, AST1220), AVoIP extension chips (AST1630, AST1530/1535, AST1532, AST1620, AST1525, AST1520), the RX-series 360°/720° AI inspection cameras, and bundled deployment kits for data center, smart factory, smart city, healthcare, retail, tourism, and F&B applications. The company also supplies hardware-stitching SoCs and edge-AI capabilities (people counting, PPE detection, fire/smoke detection, license plate recognition) for remote operations.

ASPEED generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of BMC controllers, panoramic cameras, SoCs, and bundled kits, distributed via direct enterprise sales, channel partners, and OEM/embedded integrations globally. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting custom enterprise contracting. The company won the GSA 2025 Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award, reported record revenue and profit, and operates from Hsinchu with offices in Taipei.

Name

ASPEED Technology

Legal name

ASPEED Technology Inc.

Website

https://aspeedtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ASPEED Technology is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company that designs Baseboard Management Controller SoCs for servers and, via subsidiary Cupola360, AI panoramic cameras and Reality Remote Management solutions for data centers, smart cities, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Server Management Semiconductors (BMC) and Panoramic Imaging SoCs

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro primary industry

Server Firmware, BMC & Remote Management (iDRAC/iLO/IPMI) (HDABADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio, Imaging & Multimedia SoCs (ISP/Codec/Display) (HDAHABAH), Hardware Encoders & Transcoders (Appliances, FPGA/ASIC) (MPAHAHAB), Custom & Application-Specific ASIC Design Services (HDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• BMC controllers
• Server management chips
• Panoramic imaging SoCs
• AV-over-IP processors
• Fabless semiconductor design

Headquarters

HQ city

Hsinchu

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BMC and Server Management Chips: ASPEED generates primary revenue from selling BMC controller chips and related server management semiconductor solutions to data center operators and server manufacturers.
2. Panoramic Camera Systems (Cupola360): Revenue from sale of panoramic camera hardware and integrated solutions for smart city, retail, healthcare, and enterprise applications.
3. SoC and Semiconductor Solutions: System-on-chip products including the AST1840 satellite management controller and other specialized semiconductor solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ASPEED Technology is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and sells Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chips for server platform management, including the AST1840 with embedded FPGA, AST2700, and AST1030 controllers. Through its subsidiary Cupola360 Inc., the company also sells 360°/720° AI panoramic cameras, bundled deployment kits, Patrol & Live Map software, and Reality Remote Management (RRM) platform solutions. Supporting SoC products include multi-camera panoramic image processors (AST1220, AST1230/1235) and AV-over-IP extension chips (AST1520–AST1630 series).

Product overview

ASPEED Technology is a Taiwanese semiconductor company offering two primary product lines: Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) for server platform management, and the Cupola360 subsidiary's Reality Remote Management (RRM) solutions for panoramic imaging and remote operations. The BMC portfolio includes the AST1840 Satellite Management Controller with embedded FPGA (Lattice partnership), AST2700 BMC, and AST1030 Auxiliary Management Controller supporting OCP OBMF-ICP standards. The Cupola360 RRM ecosystem consists of RX-series panoramic cameras (RX2000, RX1000P, RX1000F, RX1050P), bundled deployment kits (Capsule, Mobile Live, Station, Robot Vision), and Patrol & Live Map software. Supporting these are ASPEED's SoC products: panoramic image stitching processors (AST1230/1235, AST1220) and AVoIP extension chips (AST1630, AST1530/1535, AST1532, AST1620, AST1525, AST1520) for professional video/audio transmission over IP networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AST1840 Satellite Management Controller Next-generation server platform management controller combining Arm-based processing with embedded FPGA from Lattice Semiconductor, enabling programmable control that can be tailored and extended over the product lifecycle. Designed for hyperscale and AI-server platforms.
• AST2700 Baseboard Management Controller High-end BMC chip that supports the OBMF-ICP over USB solution, consolidating multiple fragmented legacy interfaces into a single high-speed USB connection for next-generation OCP-compliant platforms.
• AST1030 Auxiliary Management Controller Zephyr-powered auxiliary management controller that pairs with the AST2700 BMC to deliver OBMF-ICP over USB reference implementations, extending platform management to auxiliary subsystems.
• RX2000 720° AI Panoramic Smart Inspection Camera 720° AI panoramic smart inspection camera with built-in platform and edge AI capabilities. Supports up to 8K panoramic video (7680x3840@15fps, 5760x2880@30fps), H.264/H.265 RTP/RTSP streaming, ONVIF Profile S, MQTT/MODBUS/REST API IoT protocols, Secure Boot, PoE 802.3at, night vision with IR illumination, and a built-in patrol function. NDAA compliant and MIL-STD-810H certified.
• RX1000P 360° Panoramic Smart Inspection Camera Single-lens 360° panoramic smart inspection camera with 360° horizontal × 85° vertical field of view, F2.5 aperture, four 1/2.7" 5M CMOS sensors, H.264 streaming, ONVIF Profile S, IP66 waterproof rating, IK08 shock resistance, and 13W power consumption. Supports 1920×960 and 3840×1920 stream options.
• RX1000F 720° Panoramic Smart Inspection Camera 720° high-immersion panoramic camera designed for operations requiring full spherical coverage. Features 11.5W power consumption, H.264 RTP/RTSP streaming, IP66/IK08 rated housing, and 1920×960 or 3840×1920 stream options.
• RX1050P Embedded Panoramic Vision Module Embedded panoramic vision module designed for integration with robots, unmanned vehicles, and drones. Provides USB 3.0 video output, 360° × 85° field of view, and approximately 350g weight for embedded robotics and UAV applications.
• Panoramic Capsule Kit Bundled panoramic surveillance solution combining NAS storage (Synology DiskStation or QNAP) with a 360° Cupola360 camera for complete network video recording and storage. Available in Capsule Kit A (Synology) and Capsule Kit B (QNAP) variants.
• Panoramic Mobile Live Kit Portable panoramic deployment solution combining a mobile stand with a 360° camera for temporary or off-grid sites, enabling rapid deployment and real-time monitoring without fixed infrastructure requirements.
• Panoramic Station Kit Fixed-mount panoramic solution pairing a permanent bracket with a 360° camera, designed for 24/7 industrial-grade monitoring at tourist attractions, landmarks, and transit hubs.
• Panoramic Robot Vision Kit Integrated solution pairing a patrol robot with a 360° camera for autonomous patrol, inspection, and anomaly reporting, with two-way communication capability for remote site management.
• Patrol & Live Map Software Software platform enabling virtual navigation across distributed camera networks like a live Google Maps. Supports remote operations, tours, and AI overlays across multi-site camera deployments for RRM use cases.
• AST1230 / AST1235 Multi-Cam Panorama Image Processor Next-generation multi-image stitching SoC with ASPEED's Hyper-stitching technology, supporting 8K2K ultra HD video at 30fps with 48M pixel CMOS sensor inputs. Features an advanced ISP engine, audio processing with beam-forming and noise suppression, and AI detection/tracking capabilities.
• AST1220 Multi-Cam Panorama Image Processor Six-camera image processor supporting hardware in-camera 360° image stitching and live-streaming of 4K 360° video without post-processing. Features 4K2K 30fps video, HEVC/H.264 encoding, 3D anti-shake, and face tracking.
• AST1630 HDMI2.1 PC/AV-over-IP Extender/Splitter HDMI2.1 AVoIP SoC supporting up to 4K60 YUV444 resolution, HDR10/10+, Dolby Vision with HDCP2.2/2.3. Features USB 2.0 over IP, AES256 encryption, and low 2ms latency for professional video/audio extension and splitter applications.
• AST1530 / AST1535 HDMI2.1 PC/AV-over-IP Extension Processor HDMI2.1 AVoIP processor supporting up to 4K2K60 resolution with HDR10/10+, Dolby Vision, HDCP2.2/2.3. Features videowall rotation, USB 2.0 over IP, KM over IP roaming, and AES256 encryption.
• AST1532 USB2.0 over IP Chip USB over IP chip forming part of the AST1530/AST1535 ecosystem, supporting USB extension over IP for webcams, audio devices, keyboard/mouse over IP with hotkey control, and multi-host roaming capabilities.
• AST1620 4K2K PC/AV over IP Image Processor PC/AV extension SoC supporting UHD (4K2K) resolution extension over IP with visually lossless compression and low latency ≤80µs. No DRAM required, with auto IP assignment for plug-and-play networked video extension.
• AST1525 PC/AV-over-IP Extension Processor Industry-leading SoC-based video and network controller supporting PC/AV-over-IP, USB-over-IP, DVI/VGA extension, and digital signage multicasting over Ethernet TCP/IP networks.
• AST1520 PC/AV-over-IP Extension Processor SoC-based video and network controller supporting up to 4K2K resolution for graphics/video and USB 2.0 over intranet solutions at low cost without EMI concerns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record revenue achieved by company

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lattice SemiconductorcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for AST1840 Satellite Management Controller featuring embedded FPGA technology. Lattice Semiconductor provides FPGA components integrated into ASPEED's satellite management solution, enabling flexible and high-performance satellite system control capabilities.
• AMI (American Megatrends International)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership bringing ASPEED's Cupola360 panoramic camera technology together with AMI's Data Center Manager platform. This integration enables comprehensive data center visualization and management capabilities combining hardware monitoring with panoramic video surveillance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cupola360
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61585548687860
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspeed-technology-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/cupola360360

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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