宁波奥拉半导体开辟国际合作新模式

Core Insights - Ningbo Aola Semiconductor Co., Ltd. signed a multi-phase power technology licensing agreement with ON Semiconductor for a total amount of $144 million, allowing ON Semiconductor to sell Aola's products outside China while Aola retains all technology and patent ownership [1] - This agreement represents a new model of deep cooperation rather than a technology sale, with a market division established until the end of 2030, where Aola focuses on the mainland China market and ON Semiconductor on overseas markets [1] - The collaboration is seen as a pathway for Chinese companies to expand into international markets through intellectual property licensing, providing direct economic benefits and helping domestic firms accumulate international shipping records and quickly validate product performance [1] Company Developments - This is the second time Aola Semiconductor has licensed core technology to a U.S. semiconductor company in recent times, having previously reached a $270 million IP licensing agreement with SiTime for clock chips in 2023, indicating Aola's growing international competitiveness in clock and power management chip sectors [2] - Aola Semiconductor has been dedicated to the research and innovation of high-performance analog chips since its inception, with its first de-bounce clock chip successfully launched in 2018, breaking foreign monopolies and achieving large-scale applications in communication infrastructure such as 5G base stations and optical transmission network equipment [2] - The company's development reflects China's integrated circuit industry's commitment to independent innovation and active integration into the global market, with future plans to continue evolving towards becoming a platform-based analog integrated circuit design enterprise [2]