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As one of the three 5G chip companies in the global open market, UNISOC possesses large-scale chip integration and packaging capabilities, covering various types of communication, computing, and control chips, such as mobile communication central processors, baseband chips, AI chips, RF frontend chips, RF chips, etc. Its business covers 140 countries worldwide and has been certified by more than 270 global operators, serving more than 500 customers including Samsung, Honor, realme, Vivo, Motorola, Hisense, ZTE, JD, UnionPay, Gree, and more.
Currently, UNISOC has more than 5,000 employees, with a research and development team accounting for 90% and over 11,000 patents applications. It has won the National Science and Technology Progress Award five times, including one special award and two first prizes. It has applied for nearly 10,000 patents, owning core patents in 3G/4G/5G, multi-card multi-standby, multi-mode, etc.
In the 5G field, UNISOC has been closely following the standard evolution and industry progress from the pre-research stage, actively launching products that support commercial use, and has achieved a complete chain in 5G technology, products and solutions, terminal applications, and industry layout. UNISOC's 5G platform has formed a series of product layouts: the performance pioneer T820 with financial-grade system security and strong multimedia advantages; T770 and T760, which achieve a balance between performance and power consumption for smooth entertainment experience; T750, providing high-speed and stable 5G connection for the public; and S8000, a tablet-specific platform with outstanding AI and multimedia capabilities. In the industry application field, UNISOC has been launched the industry's first chip platform V620 that fully supports 5G R16 broadband Internet of Things features, First-generation mass-produced 5G RedCap IoT SoC V517, UNISOC first 5G IoT-NTN satellite communication SoC V8821,V516, V510, as well as the A7870 for smart cockpit and P7885 for industry solutions.
At present, UNISOC 5G chips have covered 57 countries and regions worldwide, enabling more than 100 smart terminals and industry devices. They have achieved mass production in markets such as Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, bringing high-quality 5G smart connectivity experiences to users around the world.The first satellite communication chip V8821 supporting 3GPP R17 NTN (non-terrestrial network) standard, developed by UNISOC, supports S and L dual-band, providing data transmission, text messaging, call and location sharing functions. It has the characteristics of low power consumption, small size, high reliability, and can provide rich application services for mobile phone direct satellite connection, satellite Internet of Things, satellite vehicle networking and other fields. Compared with other mobile phone direct satellite communication technology routes, the V8821 based on 3GPP standard 5G NTN technology route has obvious advantages in mobile phone terminal popularity, industry integration, and business richness. It is easy to achieve interoperability with terrestrial cellular networks, supports unified mobility management and resource management, and will lead the development of satellite-ground integration technology.
UNISOC has been deeply engaged in mobile communication for more than 20 years, closely following the evolution of standards and deeply cultivating 5G innovative technologies. Based on V8821, UNISOC has successfully completed the world's first S-band and first L-band 5G NTN technology satellite verification. Previously, under the leadership of China Telecom Satellite Corporation, UNISOC completed the first domestic 5G NTN mobile phone prototype direct satellite field verification, IoT business verification, Tracker dual-mode business verification and other tests, and achieved a series of major experimental breakthroughs in 5G NTN technology, which has accelerated the landing of mobile phone direct satellite and satellite IoT applications.Over the past year, Unisoc has continued to make breakthroughs in both business and technology:
● In a contrary market trend, the company's global market position has strengthened, with its global market share of smartphone chips reaching 12% in 2023, up one percentage point year-on-year. This translates to one out of every four mobile phones and one out of every seven smartphones globally powered by its chips.
● The company has continued to innovate its product lineup, introducing nine high-value chips covering new areas such as smart displays, automotive electronics, and RedCap, further bolstering its growth momentum. These nine innovative products include T750, T765, V8821, M6780, V517, V620, W377, W217, and T619, spanning 5G, smart displays, satellite communications, RedCap, smart wearables, and more. The M6780, the first 8K ultra-high-definition smart display chip, features upgraded audio-visual and graphics display technologies. Meanwhile, the A7870 smart cockpit chip has received AEC-Q100 automotive qualification, significantly enhancing product quality.
● A high-quality 5G product matrix has been established, driving the company's expansion into overseas markets, with 5G smartphone chip shipments growing 190% year-on-year. The introduction of new 5G chip platforms such as T750, T765, and V8821 has enriched the company's 5G product portfolio. Collaborating with brands like ZTE and Nubia, the company has achieved large-scale shipments to regions worldwide, including Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, resulting in a 190% increase in 5G smartphone chip shipments. The V510 and V516 chips have cumulatively shipped millions globally, with license customers spanning major IoT brands worldwide.
● With over 100 5G industry application terminals, the company has emerged as a pioneer supporting the global digital economy. 5G industry applications have further expanded into smart cities, photovoltaics, Internet of Vehicles, power applications, and more, with over 100 application terminals. Its innovative cases have won double champions in the "5G Converged Application Unveiling Contest," continuously empowering high-quality development across various industries.
● The company has achieved comprehensive breakthroughs in 5G innovative technologies, including global firsts in 5G new calls, 5G NR broadcasting, and 5G RedCap. It has completed the world's first end-to-end basic capability verification of 5G new calls based on IMS Data Channel, making it the first chip vendor globally to accomplish this network validation. Additionally, it has premiered the world's first end-to-end 5G R17 NR broadcasting business demonstration, fully realizing 5G NR broadcasting based on the 3GPP R17 standard. The company has also completed interoperability tests for 5G RedCap, advancing the evolution of enhanced RedCap (R18 eRedCap) technology.
● Leading the industry in satellite communication technology, the company has conducted the world's first in-orbit validation of S-band 5G NTN technology. It has achieved the global first in S-band 5G NTN technology in-orbit validation, pioneering the country's first direct 5G NTN mobile phone connection, two-way voice calls, and satellite-terrestrial dual-mode Tracker validation.
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