(Kuala Lumpur, 17 June 2025)

Key ASIC Berhad, a leader in ASIC design services, today announced the launch of its revolutionary AI + IoT SoC platform Synexis™, purpose-built for Edge AI applications that demand real-time intelligence and robust connectivity.

This next-generation SoC platform is the first AI and IoT SoC platform offered in the world to the market. Synexis™ marks a pivotal advancement in enabling smart devices—from industrial automation and healthcare systems to smart homes and wearables—to process AI workloads locally while staying seamlessly connected to the cloud or edge nodes.

To accelerate time-to-market and maximize performance, Key ASIC has developed the necessary IP for the platform to empower the integration of cutting-edge AI processors, neural network engines, and low-power connectivity into a unified, highly efficient SoC architecture— significantly reducing development time and complexity.

“Edge AI plus IOT is not just the future—it’s the now,” said Eg Kah Yee, Chairman and CEO of Key ASIC. “We have designed and implemented 2 generations of AI SoC for our customers in the past. With this AI + IoT SoC platform, we’re equipping innovators with the tools to deliver intelligent, connected experiences at the edge. Our SoC platform enables designers to significantly accelerate our customers' innovation cycles with world-class silicon solutions.”

Driving the Convergence of AI and IoT

The next generation of AI chips must go beyond raw processing power. They must connect, sense, and respond to the real world—which is why IoT technology is essential to the future of AI at the edge. IoT connectivity allows AI chips to collect real-time data from sensors and devices, make on-device decisions, and communicate with other systems, all while minimizing latency, power consumption, and reliance on cloud computing.

AI devices that require seamless IoT integration include:

Smart cameras for surveillance, traffic, and retail analytics

AI-enabled wearables for health monitoring and fitness tracking

Home automation hubs that recognize voice, gestures, and environmental data

Industrial robots and predictive maintenance systems

Smart meters and sensors in energy and environmental monitoring

Connected medical devices for diagnostics and patient care

These applications demand SoCs that are not only intelligent but also energy-efficient, secure, and always connected—a challenge Key ASIC addresses with this integrated platform.

Underscoring its leadership in this space, Key ASIC holds over 10 patents in IoT technologies, covering innovations in low-power design, connectivity protocols, and system-level edge integration.

Key Features of the AI + IoT SoC Platform:

Integrated AI engines for high-performance edge inference and neural processing

ARM-based CPU cores supporting versatile compute tasks

Ultra-low-power wireless connectivity (e.g., Wi-Fi, BLE) for real-time communication

Advanced security features to protect data and ensure trust in edge environments

Scalable architecture, optimized for advanced nodes at 5nm and below

With a growing demand for intelligent, energy-efficient, and connected devices, the platform is ideally suited for OEMs, ODMs, and developers building edge AI solutions across a broad spectrum of industries.

Early access kits for selected customers and design partners will be available starting Q3 2025, with commercial availability expected in early 2026.

(Kuala Lumpur, 9 October 2024)

Key ASIC announced today that it has signed the framework agreement for business collaboration with NSW (www.nsw.co.jp), one of the largest system solution developers in Japan. The agreement inked the bidirectional collaborations in the ASIC design business.

With over 2,000 employees, NSW, a public listed company in Japan is one of the unique companies in the world that has the capabilities to develop software applications, development of hardware systems including various devices and design of chip, providing total system development solutions to its customers. Additionally, NSW provides the development of embedded/control system, device development, business applications, infrastructure construction and operation service, data center and system operation and maintenance services.

As one of the leading public listed companies in turkey ASIC design services, Key ASIC compliments NSW’s device development business perfectly well with its over 100 silicon proven IP ranging from 180nm to 5nm process technologies in various foundries. “The purpose of NSW ASIC design solution is to address our customers’ problems. With this collaboration, NSW will be able to offer a wide range of solutions and hope to further address customers’ needs. At the same time, the two companies can further develop the ASIC design business together. For example, for NSW’s customers, we can offer the use of Key ASIC’s IP total solution or with NSW’s experience in the development of projects, we can assist Key ASIC in the development of their business. I believe this Agreement will bring multiplier effects to the development of our business.” said Mr. Noriyuki Abe, Executive Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors.

“Our collaboration is bilateral. NSW’s software, hardware and chip development capabilities with robust solutions deployed in the market are not only unique, but truly remarkable especially in the offering of the Internet of Things (IOT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the solutions. Their capabilities will allow us to offer more complete and integrated solutions to our customers as well,” said Mr. Eg Kah Yee, Chairman and CEO. “Increasingly more system companies are investing in ASIC design to differentiate their products, and our partnership will help to accelerate the growth and adoption of our Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence technologies at the silicon level,” he commented.