ABLIC acquires Socionext Medical Business

This development brings proven LSI technology and comprehensive medical system design expertise to ABLIC's portfolio.

Socionext's competitive strength comes from its in-depth system knowledge, combining firmware development with LSI technology, and its advanced receiver technology for high-definition image generation. Through this strategic acquisition, this allows ABLIC to enhance its lineup of transmitter and receiver ICs for ultrasound equipment.

Business evolution in medical business

ABLIC's medical device semiconductor business traces its roots to 2016 when it acquired related operations from Hitachi, Ltd. The company has since focused on transmitter ICs and high-voltage switch ICs as key devices for ultrasound diagnostic equipment.

The recent Socionext business acquisition complements ABLIC's transmitter technology expertise with receiver capabilities. Notably, the deal brings not only LSI technology but also system design capabilities including firmware and high-resolution image generation technology. This integration enables ABLIC to offer comprehensive solutions for various ultrasound equipment applications.

Mobile medical solution "viewphii" series

Leveraging the combined strengths from the Socionext acquisition, ABLIC is expanding business operations for the developed “viewphii” series, a breakthrough in ultrasound technology solution, enabling manufacturers to create the next generation of wireless medical devices. These specialised LSI chipsets integrate critical ultrasound functions into an efficient package, turning complex imaging requirements into a streamlined solution.

The LSIs tackle three key challenges in portable ultrasound design: power consumption, size, and operating time. By consolidating essential imaging functions into optimised chipsets, manufacturers can develop wireless ultrasound systems that are not only compact and lightweight but also operate for extended periods on battery power.