Chips&Media, Inc.
Chips&Media is a global IP provider focusing on multimedia IP and is headquartered in Seoul, S. Korea.
Chips&Media has been recognized as a leader in video codec IP. The recent introduction of new video IPs, including deep learning-based computer vision, computational photography, and image signal processing is transforming Chips&Media as a total video IP provider.
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More than a decade of experience in advanced HW IPs.
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2021
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2019
2021
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JAN: Received "R&D Sandbox Statement of Designation" from the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy of Korea for completing the development of VVC decoder IP for a 5G-linked ultra-realistic media project
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MAR:
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Recognized as the 2020 Best KOSDAQ Public Corporation
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Participated in the Semiconductor360 Live Event
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2020
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FEB: Pre-released multi-standard HW IP targeting 4K ultra-high-definition, including AV1 standard supporting 4Kp60 at 450MHz - WAVE517
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APR: Released a deep learning-based super-resolution HW IP, c.WAVE120
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AUG: Moved headquarter and R&D center to a new location
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SEPT:
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Made the first license deal of upscaling HW IP, c.WAVE120
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Participated in the 2020 Embedded Vision Summit the Virtual Conference
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OCT:
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Exhibited in Samsung Foundry SAFE™ Forum 2020
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Participated in SEDEX 2020
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2019
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FEB: Released 8K UHD HEVC & H.264 @60fps Dual Video Codec IP - WAVE541C
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OCT: Released the World's first commercial AV1 HW decoder IP - WAVE510A
2018
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2016
2018
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MAY: Launched deep learning-based object detection HW IP - c.WAVE100
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JUN: Released UHD HEVC & H.264 @60fps supporting video codec IP - WAVE521C
2017
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JAN: Launched 2MP ISP IP, CARPO, by co-partnering with BTree
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APR: Launched 5MP ISP IP - LEDA, by co-partnering with BTree
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JUN: Released HDR Computational Photography IP - NIX, by co-partnering with BTree
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JUL: Released UHD HEVC @60fps video encoder IP - WAVE520
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SEPT: Released Window Motion Adaptive 3DNR CP IP - Hydra, by co-partnering with BTree
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DEC: Released Lens Distortion Correction IP - KERBEROS, by co-partnering with BTree
2016
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JAN: Issued 100% free shareholder allocation
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MAY:
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Released HEVC @60fps video decoder IP - WAVE510
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Released ultra-small size HEVC video codec IP - WAVE420L
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JUL: Released UHD HEVC & VP9 @60fps video decoder IP - WAVE512
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SEPT: Released UHD HEVC, VP9 & AVS2 @60fps video encoder IP - WAVE515
2015
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2012
2015
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MAY: Released lossy compression IP - cFrame30
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AUG: Listed in KOSDAQ (Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotation)
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SEPT: Released HEVC and VP9 supporting multi-standard decoder IP - WAVE512
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NOV
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Certified as a leisure-friendly company by Korea Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism
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Released cost-effective, HEVC supporting multi-standard codec IP - CODA7Q
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2014
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APR: Released HEVC UHD (4K) 4:2:0 10-bit decoder IP - WAVE410
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JUN: Chips&Media IPs were shipped in more than 200 million units by its licensees
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DEC: Released HEVC UHD (4K) 4:2:0 10-bit codec IP - WAVE420
2013
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OCT: Listed in KONEX (Korea New Exchange)
2012
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JUN: Established US office in San Jose, CA
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OCT: Established Japan office in Tokyo
2011
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2008
2011
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MAR: Established Taiwan office in Hsinchu
2010
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JUN: Extends strategic partnership with Freescale
2009
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MAR: Established China office in Shanghai
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JUN: First HDTV SoC with Chips&Media's IP shipped by DTV SoC manufacturer
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JUL: Joined ARM Connected Community
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SEPT: Released full HD encoder IP - CODA8550
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DEC: Chips&Media IPs were shipped in more than 20 million units by its licensees
2008
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APR: Spun off SoC Business Unit
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JUL: Released AVS decoder HW IP - BODA7503
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SEPT: Licensed multi-core decoder to Japan-based company
2007
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2003
2007
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JAN: Received ISO9001 certification
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SEPT: Awarded bronze medal for Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Korea 2007
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DEC: Released the world's first HW RealVideo decoder IP
2006
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JAN: Released multi-standard video codec IP "PRISM" supporting VC-1 up to D1
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JUL: Signed contract with GCT semiconductor to supply video IP
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DEC: Licensed HD resolution multi-standard video codec IP
2005
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JUL:
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Released multi-standard video codec IP, H.264 supporting up to D1 resolution
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Signed contract with Freescale semiconductor
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OCT: Licensed multi-standard video codecs to global companies
2004
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SEPT: Signed contract with Mtek Vision to license MPEG-4 IP
2003
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MAR: Chips&Media established