MICROIP (Stock Code: 7796), a leading provider of ASIC design services and AI software solutions, today officially announced that its first self-developed NFC (Near Field Communication) transceiver IC has successfully completed testing and verification. This project set a remarkable "First-Time-Right (FTR)" record, achieving an initial test yield of 99%. This milestone fully demonstrates MICROIP’s high maturity in mixed-signal design and chip process management.

Dr. James Yang, Chairman of MICROIP, displays the company's first self-developed NFC chip.
The product achieved a "First-Time-Right" record with a 99% yield, showcasing the company's precise design capabilities.

First-Time-Right Success: 99% Yield Demonstrates MICROIP’s Precision Design Capabilities

 Facing the high complexity of analog and RF (Radio Frequency) design, MICROIP's R&D team leveraged deep technical expertise to ensure the first NFC IC passed all functional verifications upon its initial tape-out.

"This achievement is not merely a technical breakthrough; it is concrete proof of the company's operational transformation," stated Dr. James Yang, Chairman of MICROIP. "A yield as high as 99% implies that we possess excellent cost control capabilities and mass production stability. This will significantly shorten the time-to-market for our products, providing our clients with highly competitive solutions."

Targeting Industrial Applications: Exclusive Anti-Interference Architecture for Challenging Environments

This NFC IC adopts a field-oriented, highly flexible architecture that is fully compatible with international mainstream standards, including ISO15693, ISO14443A/B, and ISO18092. Unlike general specifications found in the consumer electronics market, this product features reinforced anti-interference capabilities and flexible parameter tuning. It is specifically engineered for industrial environments and specialized application scenarios, ensuring stable communication even in complex and demanding settings.

Hardware-Software Integration Strategy: Connecting AI with NFC to Define New Security Standards

 The success of this NFC chip serves as a strategic piece of the puzzle in MICROIP’s construction of a complete AIoT ecosystem. Addressing the cybersecurity needs of future smart environments, MICROIP is actively integrating this hardware chip with its proprietary AI image recognition software to advance next-generation smart security solutions featuring "Two-Factor Authentication."

To counter common security vulnerabilities in current access control systems, such as stolen cards or deepfake spoofing, MICROIP proposes a technical vision that synchronizes "NFC Physical Credentials" with "AI Biometric Verification" to build a more rigorous defense network. This capability to deeply optimize the integration of underlying communication chips with upper-layer AI algorithms represents MICROIP's core competitive advantage over traditional IC design houses. The company plans to target professional venues such as smart offices, data centers, and high-security laboratories, providing one-stop integrated design services.

Locking in High Margins: Deepening Presence in Niche Markets to Drive Profitability

Looking ahead, MICROIP will continue to deepen its layout in non-consumer electronics sectors, with applications covering Industry 4.0 logistics tracking, medical equipment data management, and smart city infrastructure. With the successful verification of its first proprietary IC, MICROIP is poised to establish a sustainable design service revenue model. By continuously iterating chip products with higher security specifications, the company aims to create long-term, robust value for shareholders and clients.