Pixelplus

What Pixelplus does

Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (주식회사 픽셀플러스) is a Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in 2000 that designs CMOS Image Sensors (CIS) and Image Signal Processing (ISP) chips. The company is listed on KOSDAQ (KOSDAQ:087600) since June 2015, having previously listed directly on NASDAQ in 2005, and is headquartered in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, with relocated Pangyo R&D facilities as of March 2024. Its sensors and processors are sold across seven vertical markets — automotive (ADAS, surround view, DMS, rear-view), security and surveillance, smart home appliances, defense, medical imaging, industrial machine vision, and emerging AI applications — with automotive, security, and smart home treated as the primary segments. Pricing is quote-based B2B to OEMs, with no public price list; sales are routed through direct offices in Korea, China (Shenzhen), and Taiwan (Taipei), plus authorized distributors AlliedSens in the USA and Altech in Spain.

Name

Pixelplus

Legal name

주식회사 픽셀플러스 (Pixelplus Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://pixelplus.co.kr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pixelplus (주식회사 픽셀플러스) is a Korean fabless semiconductor company that designs CMOS image sensors and ISP chips for automotive, security, smart home, defense, medical, industrial, and emerging AI applications, selling to OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CMOS Image Sensors and ISP Semiconductors

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO)

Keywords

• CMOS image sensors
• Image signal processors
• Automotive camera sensors
• Fabless semiconductor design
• Global shutter sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Suwon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 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. Image Sensor and ISP Semiconductor Sales: Primary revenue stream from sales of proprietary CMOS Image Sensor chips, ISP processors, and Tx/Rx semiconductor products designed in-house and manufactured at external foundries. Sold to OEMs in automotive, security, smart home, defense, medical, industry, and emerging applications. Revenue was ₩42,708M in 2025, ₩53,482M in 2024, and ₩50,671M in 2023.
2. Foundry-Manufactured Chip Sales (Export): Revenue from chip products shipped globally through direct offices (Korea, China, Taiwan) and authorized distributors (AlliedSens in USA, Altech in Spain). Export volume historically significant — received $20M Export Tower in 2004 and $100M Export Tower in 2013.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pixelplus is a Korean fabless semiconductor company that designs and supplies proprietary high-performance, high-resolution CMOS Image Sensors (CIS) and Image Signal Processing (ISP) chips built on its HiperVis and HiperCat technology platforms. Products target OEMs across automotive ADAS/surround-view/DMS, security/surveillance cameras, smart home, defense, medical, industrial machine vision, and emerging on-sensor AI applications. Chips are designed in-house and manufactured at external foundries, then sold quote-based directly and via authorized distributors to global OEMs.

Product overview

Pixelplus operates a single fabless semiconductor business organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture rather than multiple discrete product lines. The company designs three integrated product families that all leverage its proprietary imaging platforms: (1) the CMOS Image Sensor line, including global-shutter automotive ADAS sensors (e.g., PKB210K, PG7130KA, PK5130KA, PX6130KA), RGB-IR sensors (PKA210K, PG1200K), FHD rolling-shutter sensors (PK9210K, PX9210K), SD/VGA single-chip sensors (PC1058D, PC1058K, PC4089K, PC7080D, PC7090K, PCB030K/KA, POC030K, PGD030K), HD/FHD single-chip sensors with HD-Analog (PV3109K, PV4209K, PV4109K), 1.3MP/1.5MP/2.1MP Bayer sensors (PK2130K, PK3130K, PK5210N, PO1150K) and 1.3MP automotive one-chip HDR (PX6130KA); (2) the Image Signal Processor (ISP) line for automotive surround-view monitoring (PI5008KA, PI5009K, PI5009KA, PI6008K, PI6018K); and (3) the Tx/Rx line of multi-standard analog HD video transmitters/receivers (PR1000K, PR2000K, PR2020K, PR2100K, PT1000K). Every product is built on the company's two proprietary imaging technology platforms - HiperVis (Pixel/Analog/Digital/ISP design) and HiperCat (BSI Voltage-Mode Global Shutter pixel) - which together provide the HDR (120 dB), LED Flicker Mitigation, RGB-IR, on-chip ISP, and on-sensor AI capabilities that differentiate Pixelplus's portfolio in automotive, security, smart home, defense, medical, industrial and emerging AI applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xkhan: Sub-brand launched in 2011 by Pixelplus for a D1-grade WDR single-chip image sensor solution (PX2089).
• HiperVis
• HiperCat

Products and services

• HiperVis Technology Platform Proprietary pixel/analog/digital/ISP design technology platform delivering high image quality across all applications and environments, including 120dB HDR, LED Flicker Mitigation, CNA RGB-IR, and on-chip ISP. Underpins the company's rolling-shutter and global-shutter image sensor portfolio.
• HiperCat Technology Platform Proprietary Back-side Illuminated (BSI) process-based Voltage-Mode Global Shutter pixel technology platform delivering high image quality, high sensitivity, and excellent dynamic range for DMS, machine vision, robotics, and industrial applications.
• PKB210K — 1/2.72" 2MP RGB Bayer CMOS Image Sensor Automotive-grade 2-megapixel RGB Bayer rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor with 120dB High Dynamic Range, LED Flicker Mitigation, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification, and ASIL-B functional safety support. Designed for automotive surround view, rear view, and in-cabin ADAS camera applications.
• PG7130KA — 1/3.92" 1.3MP Global Shutter Image Sensor One Chip 1.3-megapixel BSI-based Voltage-Mode Global Shutter CMOS image sensor with embedded ISP, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification, and ASIL-B functional safety support at 60fps. Targeted at automotive Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), industrial, and smart-home applications.
• PK5130KA — 1/3.75" 1.3MP RGB Bayer CMOS Image Sensor (HDR/LFM) Automotive-grade 1.3-megapixel RGB Bayer CMOS image sensor with 120dB HDR, LED Flicker Mitigation, DVP/MIPI 2-lane interface, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification, and ASIL-B functional safety implementation. Designed for automotive camera applications.
• PK9210K — 1/2.92" Full HD RGB Bayer CMOS Image Sensor (HDR) Full HD 2-megapixel RGB Bayer rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor with 120dB High Dynamic Range and MIPI 2-lane interface at 30fps. Targeted at AI home appliances, smart home, and security camera applications.
• PKA210K — 1/2.92" 2MP RGB-IR Bayer CMOS Image Sensor (HDR) 2-megapixel RGB-IR Bayer rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor with 120dB HDR and DVP/MIPI 2-lane interface. Uses patented CNA Color Noise Adaptation technology to output both color and infrared information from a single chip without requiring a separate IR-processing ISP.
• PX6130KA — 1/3.75" 1.3MP Automotive One-Chip HDR ASIL-B Image Sensor 1.3-megapixel RGB Bayer / YUV CMOS Image Sensor in a one-chip configuration with 120dB HDR, designed as an automotive one-chip HDR ASIL-B solution integrating image sensor and image processing in a single package.
• PI5008KA — Surround View Monitoring (SVM) Processor 4-channel HDR ISP/Analog HD Rx processor supporting up to 20-bit combined raw bayer format with DDR2/DDR3/LPDDR2 interface, 2D/3D Surround View Monitoring, dynamic blending for blind spot detection, OSD overlay, and VPU for optical flow and Canny edge detection. Designed for automotive surround-view camera systems.
• PK2130K / PK3130K — 1/3" & 1/4" 1.3MP Automotive WDR 960P CIS 1.3-megapixel Wide Dynamic Range automotive CMOS image sensors (1/3" PK2130K and 1/4" PK3130K Bayer chip) supporting 960P resolution for automotive camera applications in conjunction with Southeast Asian market entry.
• PGD030K — 1/7.50" VGA BW CMOS Image Sensor (Industrial Global Shutter) VGA black-and-white CMOS image sensor with global shutter capability up to 240fps, 1/2-Lane MIPI / DVP combo interface, and low power consumption under 100mW. Targeted at industrial and IoT applications.
• PD4010K — 1/17.16" Water-Quality Measurement Image Sensor Compact 1/17.16" CMOS image sensor designed for water-quality measurement applications in smart home and environmental monitoring devices.
• PCC030K — 1/6.5" VGA One-Chip CMOS Image Sensor VGA one-chip CMOS image sensor (1/6.5", 3.4µm pixel) integrating image sensor and processing in a single chip for compact camera applications.
• ISP/Tx-Rx Semiconductor Family (PI6008K, PI6018K, PI5009K, PI5009KA, PR1000K, PR2000K, PR2020K, PR2100K, PT1000K) Image Signal Processor (PI6008K, PI6018K, PI5009K, PI5009KA) and multi-standard analog HD video transmitter/receiver (PR1000K, PR2000K, PR2020K, PR2100K, PT1000K) semiconductor family processing and outputting video streams for automotive surround-view, security, and machine vision applications.
• PC1030 — 1/4" NTSC/PAL Analog Sensor for Security/Surveillance Korea-first 1/4" NTSC/PAL analog CMOS image sensor for security and surveillance cameras; foundational product for Pixelplus's #1 global market share in security/surveillance cameras achieved in 2013.
• PC1099 — 1/3" 960H NTSC/PAL Analog Image Sensor World-first 1/3" 960H NTSC/PAL analog image sensor delivering higher resolution than standard analog CCTV sensors for security and surveillance camera applications.
• PH1100 — 1/3" 20-bit HD-grade CMOS Image Sensor World-first 20-bit parallel-interface single-chip 1/3" HD-grade CMOS image sensor combining high bit-depth output with single-chip integration for high-definition imaging applications.
• PX2089 — D1-Grade WDR Single-Chip Image Sensor (Xkhan sub-brand) D1-grade Wide Dynamic Range single-chip image sensor solution launched in 2011 as the inaugural product under the Pixelplus "Xkhan" sub-brand for security and surveillance applications.
• PI3008 — Automotive Camera SoC Automotive camera System-on-Chip launched in January 2015 for in-vehicle camera applications combining image processing and system control functions.
• PO2130 — 1.3MP Mobile-Phone CMOS Image Sensor World-first 1.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor for mobile phones (adopted by Samsung phones in 2003) and the PO1030 0.3-megapixel mobile phone single-chip sensor — Pixelplus's foundational products in mobile phone imaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved #1 global market share in security/surveillance cameras in 2013
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AlliedSens (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlliedSens serves as Pixelplus's authorized US distributor/agent, headquartered in San Diego, CA (16767 Bernardo Center Drive L-1 # 270459). Representative: Eiji Watanabe. Handles sales and customer support for the American market, providing a regional channel for Pixelplus's image sensor and ISP products across the Americas.
• Altech (Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAltech serves as Pixelplus's authorized distributor in Spain, located in Puigpelat, Tarragona (Passatge Ferrer Saigi, 18, 43812). Representative: Francesc Olle ([email protected]). Handles sales and customer support across the European market, serving as Pixelplus's primary European channel partner.
• Korea Fabless Industry Association (한국팹리스산업협회)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Lee Seo-kyu led the establishment of the Korea Fabless Industry Association and served as its inaugural chairman. The association fosters collaboration among Korean fabless, foundry, IP, and OSAT (back-end) companies to build a domestic system semiconductor ecosystem modeled on Taiwan's, supporting technology innovation through demand-supply company technology exchange meetings.
• Hana Bank — Personnel/HR Contact ([email protected])minorOthersPersonnel/General Affairs department (Jin Byung-seok) serves as the Privacy Officer, providing internal privacy management for the company. Note: this is an internal contact rather than an external partner.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Tower Semiconductor: Specialty foundry offering CIS-optimized processes including global shutter and BSI capabilities. Serves as an enabling foundry for fabless CIS designers like Pixelplus rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• GalaxyCore: Chinese fabless CIS maker competing in mobile, security, IoT, and automotive image sensors. Comparable to Pixelplus as a fabless alternative to incumbent IDMs across consumer and emerging applications.
• SmartSens Technology: Chinese fabless CIS competitor with strong presence in security, automotive, and machine vision. Closest direct competitor to Pixelplus in global shutter and HDR sensor technology at similar scale.
• STMicroelectronics: Global automotive semiconductor supplier offering image sensors for ADAS and in-cabin monitoring. Overlaps with Pixelplus's automotive portfolio including global shutter DMS and surround view applications.
• OmniVision Technologies: Major fabless CIS competitor acquired by Will Semiconductor. Competes head-to-head with Pixelplus in automotive, security, and IoT image sensors, with overlapping global shutter and HDR product portfolios.
• Himax Technologies: Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company with image sensor, display driver, and AI imaging products. Comparable to Pixelplus as a fabless CIS/ISP competitor serving automotive, IoT, and AR/VR applications.
• onsemi (formerly ON Semiconductor / Aptina): Acquired Aptina and supplies automotive image sensors with ASIL and AEC-Q100 qualifications. Directly competes with Pixelplus in automotive ADAS, surround view, and DMS sensor sockets.

Broad incumbents

• Samsung System LSI (CIS): Samsung's System LSI division produces CMOS image sensors for mobile, automotive, and IoT. Comparable to Pixelplus's CIS product line, with significantly greater scale and captive foundry capacity.
• Sony Semiconductor Solutions: Global #1 CMOS image sensor maker with dominant share across mobile, automotive, and industrial CIS. Directly comparable to Pixelplus across automotive ADAS, security, and machine vision, but vastly larger and vertically integrated with internal fabs.

Emerging players

• SK hynix System IC: Korean fabless CIS subsidiary of SK hynix targeting automotive and security segments. Domestic Korean peer with similar fabless model and overlapping customer base as Pixelplus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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