SmartSoC Solutions Partners with DB HiTek to Strengthen India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

Bengaluru, September 26: SmartSoC Solutions, a leading provider of end-to-end semiconductor engineering and technology services, has announced a strategic partnership with Korean specialty foundry DB HiTek to bring world-class foundry services to Indian semiconductor companies and design houses.

Founded in 2016, SmartSoC has grown rapidly as a trusted partner for global semiconductor enterprises, delivering turnkey solutions across automotive, consumer electronics, telecom, and industrial domains. Through this partnership, SmartSoC will act as DB HiTek’s Design Partner in India, promoting its advanced foundry services, facilitating technical engagements, and serving as the local interface for Indian clients.

DB HiTek, established in 1997 as Korea’s first system-level semiconductor foundry, is recognized globally for its specialty analog and mixed-signal processes, including BCDMOS, CMOS image sensors, RF technologies, and power platforms. Its mature process technologies, such as 180nm and 130nm BCDMOS, are widely used across mobile, automotive, and industrial applications.

Commenting on the collaboration, Bharath Desareddy, Founder & CEO of SmartSoC Solutions, said: “This partnership strengthens our vision of empowering India’s semiconductor industry by providing access to best-in-class fabrication capabilities. Our combined strengths will accelerate innovation, reduce time-to-market, and foster a robust chip design-to-silicon ecosystem in India.”

Sharon Akler, European Sales VP of DB HiTek, added: “India is emerging as a significant player in the global semiconductor landscape. Our partnership with SmartSoC is a strategic step to make DB HiTek’s specialty foundry technologies more accessible to the Indian market.”

With India’s semiconductor sector gaining momentum through government incentives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and rising demand for local manufacturing, this alliance aims to bridge the gap between Indian design innovation and global manufacturing infrastructure, paving the way for industry transformation.