iStarChip Semiconductor has recently secured approximately RMB 100 million in funding during its Angel+ round, marking a successful continuation of the Angel round. This funding has garnered increased investment from Jiaxing Nanhu Industrial Fund and local capital, reflecting a strong endorsement of iStarChip Semiconductor’s innovative capabilities and promising market prospects. It also underscores the unwavering support and confidence of the government and various stakeholders in the thriving development of China’s chip industry.

Since its inception in 2022, iStarChip Semiconductor has aspired to become a pioneering force in the semiconductor sector. Our team comprises world-class chip design experts and software and hardware engineers, who are dedicated to designing and developing high-performance chips. Leveraging our proprietary α2ω triple-core-in-one (CPU – DSP – NPU) fusion control processor architecture, iStarChip Semiconductor has ushered in revolutionary advancements in AI-era applications, simplifying the AI development process for clients and enhancing the convenience and efficiency of AI applications. Our commitment to “Craftsmanship and Innovation-Driven” is epitomized in every chip we produce.

With the robust backing of this funding round, iStarChip Semiconductor is accelerating the development of multiple innovative products. Notably, our star product, the ZPC series FCU chip, has demonstrated impressive market competitiveness and application potential across various domains, including edge AI, industrial automation, and automotive electronics, thanks to its low power consumption and high performance.

In the field of edge artificial intelligence, iStarChip Semiconductor’s ZPC N-series chips integrate high-performance edge-side NPUs (Neural Processing Units), supporting the application of edge AI models. These chips empower devices to process data locally in real-time, thereby augmenting response speed, data security, and device reliability, while minimizing communication bandwidth usage. Furthermore, they exhibit exceptional power efficiency. These attributes seamlessly align with the development requirements of applications in sectors such as smart toys, smart homes, smart health devices, and smart surveillance, thereby enhancing the convenience of intelligent living.

Within the domain of industrial automation, the ZPC A-series chips boast a built-in double-precision floating-point DSP (capable of 16GFlops) and an integrated control subsystem, positioning them as an optimal solution for cost-conscious signal processing products. These chips support ps-level high-precision timers, Gigabit TSN Ethernet, and provide a diverse array of communication interfaces. With an operating temperature range spanning from -40°C to 125°C, they are ideally suited for a wide variety of demanding industrial environments. Their potential applications include industrial motors, servo systems, PLCs/gateways, digital power supplies, etc.

In the automotive electronics sector, iStarChip Semiconductor’s ZPC B/D series of multi-core functional safety chips are engineered to meet the stringent ISO 26262 ASIL D standards for automotive safety, the certification for commercial cryptographic products granted by the National Cryptography Administration for information security, and the AEC-Q100 Grade 1 standard. This guarantees their dependable deployment in automotive Power Train, Chassis, Zonal Control, and other critical areas, with potential applications spanning drive motors, Zonal controllers, brake-by-wire systems, and in-vehicle audio amplifiers. Notably, the substitution rate of these products with domestic alternatives in the Chinese market is currently extremely low, highlighting their significant importance to the automotive industry supply chain.

To broaden the reach of our scientific research achievements and highlight the exceptional performance and versatile applications of the ZPC series chips, iStarChip Semiconductor is poised to host a product launch event in the near future. During this occasion, we will lift the veil on our meticulously crafted ZPC series FCU chips, showcasing their distinctive capabilities and the vast, untapped market potential in a comprehensive manner. This will provide you with a firsthand glimpse into the boundless possibilities harnessed by “core” power! Keep your eyes peeled, as we eagerly anticipate your presence soon!