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- CMSC, Inc. (7707.TWO) designs, manufactures, and provides integrated circuit services as a fabless ASIC vendor operating primarily in the semiconductor industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including modules; system-in-packages (SiPs); printed circuit boards (PCBs); customized systems; physical design, optimization, and system-on-chip (SoC) integration services; analog IC front-end and back-end design services; IC chip engineering and mass production management; system-on-chip and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design services; intellectual property (IP) solutions; and process migration services. Headquartered at 2F, No. 42, Park Avenue II, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, CMSC serves customers in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and international markets, targeting sectors such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, and industrial applications.
Founded in 2001 by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. to provide IC implementation services, the company underwent a significant reorganization in Q4 2003 when Vanguard International Semiconductor Co. (VIS) and China International Development Capital (CIDC) reshuffled its structure, elevating paid-in capital to USD 18 million and establishing it as an VIS affiliate. CMSC maintains approximately 80 employees and leverages advanced electronic design automation (EDA) tools with robust IP protection protocols to deliver turnkey ASIC solutions.
In recent developments, CMSC reported earnings for Q2 and the six months ended June 30, 2024, amid stable operations in commissioned design and ASIC segments, while its affiliation with VIS aligns with the parent's expansions, including a 2024 joint venture with NXP Semiconductors to form VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd. for a new 300mm wafer fab in Singapore. The company was added to the S&P Global BMI Index, reflecting enhanced market visibility, and continues to focus on cost-effective logistics, engineering support, and quality assurance through its supply chain management services without notable acquisitions, funding rounds, or product launches announced in 2024-2025.