Asahi Kasei Microelectronics

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), a subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Group, focuses on providing advanced integrated circuit (IC) products and a variety of sensor devices based on compound semiconductor technology and hybrid analog/digital signal technology.

Asahi Kasei Microelectronics has a wide range of product lines, including magnetic sensors, Hall sensors, three-axis magnetic sensors, rotation angle sensors, electronic compasses, high-resolution decoder components, current sensors, gas sensors (such as carbon dioxide sensors and combustible gas sensors), audio chips and audio and voice processors. These products are widely used in consumer electronics, personal communications, and automotive markets, such as DVD players, digital mixers, digital audio workstations, automotive audio systems, and millimeter-wave radar systems.

Asahi Kasei Microelectronics has been at the forefront of technological innovation in the industry. The company is committed to providing high-performance, low-power, high-reliability products and solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers through continuous R&D and innovation. In addition, Asahi Kasei Microelectronics actively participates in international exhibitions and networking events, such as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), to showcase its latest technologies and products and share its latest innovations with industry peers and stakeholders.

Globally, Asahi Kasei Microelectronics has an extensive sales and service network that includes subsidiaries and offices in Japan, China, Korea, the United States, and Europe. These organizations provide strong support for Asahi Kasei Microelectronics' expansion in the global market.

Intelligent Vehicle Sector

Asahi Kasei Microelectronics' business in the automotive field is focused on providing advanced semiconductors andSensor TechnologyThe company's products are designed to meet the growing demand for high-precision, high-reliability and high-performance electronic components in the automotive industry.

First, Asahi Kasei Microelectronics has launched the new CZ39 series of current sensors suitable for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The CZ39 series of current sensors is highly compatible with new-generation power devices such as SiC (silicon carbide) and GaN (gallium nitride), which can effectively improve the charging efficiency and safety of electric vehicles. The CZ39 series current sensors are highly compatible with the new generation of power devices such as SiC (silicon carbide) and GaN (gallium nitride), which can effectively improve the charging efficiency and safety of electric vehicles.

In addition, Asahi Kasei Microelectronics has launched a series of automotive acoustic design solutions, such as the VELVET SOUND automotive acoustic design solution, which combines high-quality audio ICs, software, and tuning technology to provide automakers with an immersive sound experience. Meanwhile, the company's compact on-board charger solutions help to miniaturize and lighten electric vehicle on-board charger systems, thereby reducing vehicle weight and increasing range for environmental benefits.

In addition, Asahi Kasei Microelectronics has partnered with Silentium to introduce a low-latency solution for active road noise cancellation in automobiles. The solution utilizes QuietBubble™ (QB™) ARNC (Road Noise Cancellation) technology to reduce noise generated by road-induced vibration and enhance driving comfort and quietness.

Overall, Asahi Kasei Microelectronics' business in the automotive field, with its advanced semiconductor and sensor technologies, provides a series of high-performance and highly reliable electronic components and solutions for automotive manufacturers, helping the automotive industry to realize the development of intelligence, electrification and environmental protection.