Focaltech Systems

About Focaltech Systems

FocalTech Systems Co., Ltd. operates as a publicly traded semiconductor company specializing in human-machine interface solutions. Founded in 2005 in the United States and now headquartered in Zhubei, Taiwan, the firm designs and markets integrated circuit (IC) products for a global client base, primarily in China and Taiwan. The company's Chairman and General Manager is Genda Hu, who holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University and is an IEEE Fellow. His extensive background includes roles at IBM, PMC-Sierra, Cypress, and as Vice President of R&D and Marketing at TSMC.

The company's business model is centered on the research, development, and sale of its chip products, without owning or operating its own manufacturing foundries, a common practice in the semiconductor industry. FocalTech serves manufacturers of consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. A key event in its history was the merger with display driver IC company Orise Tech in January 2015, which substantially enhanced its market position and technological capabilities in display solutions. By establishing a worldwide sales and technical service network, FocalTech provides localized support to ensure the quality of the more than 2.5 billion smart mobile devices that use its solutions.

FocalTech's product portfolio is comprehensive, featuring display driver ICs, touch controller ICs, and integrated driver controller (IDC) chips, also known as Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI). It also produces fingerprint sensors and specialized automotive and industrial control chips. The company provides a full lineup of capacitive touch panel solutions for screens ranging from 1 to 25 inches, supporting various sensor structures. Specific offerings include solutions for different display types like TFT-LCD and AMOLED, as well as advanced technologies like force touch, which can detect varying levels of pressure on a screen. The company has developed a strong intellectual property base, with over 900 patents covering areas like image processing algorithms, DSP, and analog design.