Key Asic secures 21 more international patents
The company, a specialist in advanced application-specific integrated circuit (Asic) and system-on-chip (SoC) design solutions, reported that in addition, 19 more patent applications are pending approval, which it said underscores its innovative drive.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Key Asic said the patents spanned critical advancements in Internet of Things (IoT), storage technologies, wireless security, and intellectual properties (IPs) – essential building blocks for high-performance and power-efficient chips.
It pointed out that such IPs are a tangible revenue engine, on top of being a badge of technical prowess.
Historically, the group said the portfolio had generated income through diverse channels: licensing agreements with global semiconductor giants, technology transfer, joint development projects, embedded IP sales integrated into comprehensive Asic and SoC contracts.
'The patents cover cutting-edge advancements in IoT, storage technologies, wireless security, and analog IPs – core components that enable high-performance, power-efficient Asics and SoCs,' the company said.
It added that the IPs had allowed it to customise solutions for clients, contributing significantly to revenue.
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