Achieving the impossible
Our company name “ABLIC” comes from combining the word “ABLE” with “IC”, the initials for “Integrated Circuit”.
Our logo combines an arrow pointing upward (↑), which represents growth, and a square diamond (◆), which represents ICs. Together, these form an “A”, which represents the first letter of our company name and symbolizes our corporate stance of aiming for the growth of society through semiconductors.
Additionally, the company is an analog semiconductor specialist that became independent from the SEIKO Group in 2018 under the new company name, “ABLIC Inc.”, and its history dates back to 1968 with the development of CMOS ICs for the world’s first practical quartz watches.
Since then, ABLIC has been continuing to provide small, low-power consumption, and high-precision analog semiconductor products, not only for watches, but also for a wide range of consumer, mobile, automotive devices, and healthcare equipment. ABLIC joined as one of the MinebeaMitsumi Group companies in April 2020, and will keep contributing to the enrichment lives around the world under our vision of inspiring customers with “Small, Smart, Simple” analog semiconductor solutions.
What is an analog semiconductor?
A semiconductor that “feels”
Hot and cold temperatures, the touch of a finger, sound, and brightness are all a part of the analog world. Analog semiconductors process these continuously changing electrical signals and convert them to digital signals.
ABLIC’s Analog Semiconductors
Our lineup of analog semiconductors includes operational amplifiers that amplify weak electrical signals to enable digital processing, regulators that control linear voltage fluctuations to extract a voltage that matches the device or equipment being used, and Hall ICs that convert magnetic strength into electrical signals and are used to detect the opening and closing of devices and to detect rotation and rotational direction.
The Unsung Heroes of Modern Technology
Analog semiconductors play an important role in all kinds of devices that enrich people’s lives and benefit society, from safety devices and navigation systems in automobiles to industrial equipment, medical diagnostic equipment, and smartphones.
Business Fields
[High quality and varied product lineup]
- Power Management ICs
- Memory
- Sensors/Amplifiers
- Timer ICs and ASSPs
- Automotive ICs
- Healthcare ICs
- CLEAN-Boost®
- Micro Package Solutions
In each field of our business, we are committed to manufacturing the highest quality ICs, ensuring a stable supply, and responding with speed and flexibility to changes in the market.
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Commitment to SDGs
CLEAN-Boost® Technology
CLEAN-Boost® is our proprietary technology that serves as the core technology for our batteryless sensors.
Eliminating the need for batteries is more earth-friendly and reduces environmental impact.
In an IoT-based society, there are unlimited possibilities in fields such as infrastructure, agriculture, and health care, and this technology is expected to contribute toward the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). CLEAN-Boost® is an innovative technology that can lead to a cleaner society, higher job satisfaction, and economic growth.
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Product Quality is Our Strength
ABLIC is characterized as an IDM (Integrated Device Manufacturer) capable of working consistently and cooperatively every step of the way, from product planning and design to manufacturing and quality assurance.
By understanding the peculiarities of the manufacturing process and making slight adjustments at the design stage, product performance is maximized, enabling higher-performance specifications and longer product life.
Additionally, in order to prevent product defects, it is necessary to immediately analyze any defects that occur in the production process and take specific corrective measures. Integrated Device Manufacturing is particularly skilled at making this possible, as it allows for cooperation between quality assurance, manufacturing, and design.
We at ABLIC deliver our products using this type of integrated production system, which has been highly evaluated by many of our customers.
The secret of our high quality is our production system and in-house teamwork, combined with the DNA of the company itself that has been passed down for more than 50 years.