Realtek Semiconductor Corp., located in the Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park — Taiwan’s “Silicon Valley” — began with a small group of young, devoted engineers in 1987. In nearly two decades, these young founding engineers built Realtek into one of the world’s largest and most successful IC design houses. Realtek’s efforts to provide the ultimate in pioneering IC technology — along with its firm commitment to creating unique and innovative designs for a broad range of high-tech applications — have won the company a worldwide reputation and made possible a favorable and consistent growth rate in the years since its establishment. We attribute this achievement to Realtek’s tradition of excellence.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is a Taiwanese company known for its semiconductor and networking products. Founded in 1987, Realtek has become one of the world’s leading IC (Integrated Circuit) designers and manufacturers, particularly in the field of network and multimedia ICs.
Products and Technologies
Realtek’s product portfolio covers a wide range of semiconductor solutions, with a primary focus on the following areas:
Network Connectivity:
- Ethernet Controllers: Realtek is a major producer of Ethernet controllers for wired network connections, providing solutions for various speeds (e.g., Gigabit, Fast Ethernet).
- Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Controllers: Realtek produces wireless network controllers for Wi-Fi connectivity in devices such as laptops, desktops, routers, and IoT devices.
Audio Solutions:
- Audio Codecs: Realtek is well-known for its audio codec chips used in sound cards and integrated audio solutions for computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Audio Amplifiers: Realtek also manufactures audio amplifier ICs used in various audio applications.
Voice and Speech Processing:
- Realtek offers solutions for voice and speech processing, including voice recognition and audio processing technologies for smart home devices, wearables, and communication systems.
Video Processing:
- Realtek produces video decoder and encoder ICs for multimedia applications, including devices such as TVs, set-top boxes, and video surveillance systems.
Consumer Electronics:
- Realtek provides ICs for a range of consumer electronics, including gaming devices, digital cameras, and DVD players.
Advanced Core Technologies:
- System Knowledge and IP
- Circuit Design and Process Expertise
- Analog and Mixed Signal Design
Product Development Directions and Vision:
Continued development of total customer solutions including hardware and software support, development tools, and technical services.
Enhancement of application capabilities, integrating audio, video, and communication system technology into system-on-a-chip solutions. On-going enhancement and broadening of core technologies, including embedded processors (RISC CPU, DSP, etc.), memory, mixed-mode circuit design, RF technology, system know-how, and manufacturing process expertise.
Development of high-speed broadband and wireless communication solutions, and high-speed, high-resolution multimedia products, to achieve the convenience of ubiquitous information and entertainment.