Oppstar partners with Samsung Electronics for industrial integrated circuit production

PETALING JAYA: Oppstar Bhd, via wholly-owned subsidiary Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, have proposed to cooperate and collaborate for the production of industrial integrated circuits (IC) manufactured using Samsung 14 nanometre FinFET technology foundry process.

In addition to this, both parties are also desirous to explore cooperating on any other future projects that may arise, which align with their mutual business interests and capabilities.

“This encompasses exploring new opportunities and leveraging each other’s strengths to enhance their business partnership,” said Oppstar in a statement.

Oppstar executive director/ co-chief executive officer Cheah Hun Wah said: “We are excited to be collaborating with Samsung, which operates a leading semiconductor foundry.

“This collaboration will enable Oppstar to assist its customers to bring to market, specialised chips that are in significant demand. We will be able to better support our customers by providing chip manufacturing services in addition to IC design and post-silicon validation services, for the chips to be fabricated by Samsung.”