GCT Semiconductor
GCT Semiconductor designs and supplies advanced 4G LTE and 5G semiconductor solutions, offering products for various devices and IoT applications. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol 'GCTS' and has headquarters in San Jose, California, and an R&D center in Seoul, South Korea.
Services
GCT Semiconductor specializes in designing and supplying advanced 4G LTE and 5G semiconductor solutions. The company offers LTE connectivity solutions for various devices, including smartphones, tablets, hotspots, USB dongles, routers, and M2M applications. In addition to connectivity, the firm provides a range of products such as 4G LTE chips and modules and IoT solutions optimized for low data, low power M2M devices. GCT Semiconductor collaborates with device makers and operators worldwide to develop cutting-edge 4G and 5G devices.
Products
GCT Semiconductor provides a wide variety of LTE and 5G products. The portfolio includes single-chip solutions with an integrated RF transceiver and modem, supporting multiple LTE categories such as Cat 19, Cat 12/15, Cat 5/6/7, and Cat 4. These products feature advanced capabilities like carrier aggregation and MIMO technology. The company also supplies LTE modules, 5G technology components, and IoT solutions designed for low data and low power M2M applications. The market-proven LTE solutions have been commercially available since 2010.
Corporate History
GCT Semiconductor recently completed a business combination with Concord Acquisition Corp III, leading to its public listing on the NYSE under the ticker symbol 'GCTS'. The transaction brought the company's total pro forma enterprise value to approximately $667 million, which included $50 million gross proceeds to complete its development of a full-band 5G chipset portfolio and expand into new markets. GCT Semiconductor has a headquarter in San Jose, California, and an R&D center in Seoul, South Korea. Since its inception, the company has partnered with device makers and operators globally.
Industry Collaborations and Partnerships
GCT Semiconductor has established partnerships with various companies and industry affiliations. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aramco to develop the 4G and 5G ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. It collaborates with tier-one infrastructure vendors globally and partners with companies like Airspan Networks and NextNav for integrating advanced technologies into its chipsets. Industry affiliations include Bluetooth SIG, GCF, IWPC, MIPI Alliance, SD Association, Wi-Fi Alliance, and WiMAX Forum. Distribution partners are Alltek Technology Corp., Sanet Electronic Co., LTD, Takachiho Koheki Co., Ltd, Daejin Semiconductor Co., Ltd, and Edom Technology.
Global Presence
GCT Semiconductor operates with a global footprint, having sales offices in China, the United States, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. The company employs more than 200 people, including over 120 engineers. The headquarters of GCT Semiconductor is located in San Jose, California, and they have an R&D center in Seoul, South Korea. The company is well-known for its unique patented direct conversion architecture for its 4G LTE solutions and continues to drive innovation in wireless communication technology worldwide.