SEMIFIVE, a prominent player in custom AI semiconductor design, has released multiple projects in Japan and made a new office in Tokyo. This expansion is part of the company’s global growth to cater to the escalating demand for AI semiconductors.
The new projects offer creating high-performance chips for AI and data center applications. Some will use advanced technologies like 3D IC packaging, which improves efficiency, reduces energy use, and boosts integration.
The Tokyo office is SEMIFIVE’s sixth global location, joining offices in the U.S., China, Vietnam, India, and the Czech Republic. This move will aid SEMIFIVE better serving local customers and managing projects more effectively as part of its global expansion.
SEMIFIVE is a leader in platform-based SoC (System on Chip) design, helping customers turn their ideas into custom chips quickly and efficiently. Their SoC platforms provide a solid foundation for creating new chip designs, using flexible, domain-specific architectures and pre-tested key components.
SEMIFIVE offers full-service solutions from specifications to systems, making custom SoCs faster to develop, with lower costs as well as fewer risks for major applications like data centers and AI-enabled IoT. With a strong partnership with Samsung Foundry as well as a wide network, SEMIFIVE brings a complete solution for all SoC design needs.
Executive Statement
According to Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE, Japan's semiconductor market is accelerating, fueled by surging demand for high-performance chips, robust government investment, and concerted efforts to build a vibrant AI ecosystem. They aim to position Japan as a strategic hub—deepening our technology leadership and collaborating closely with Japanese innovators to drive the AI revolution.