Overview

LX Semicon is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with 1,000–5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $1–5 billion. The company designs System ICs for display panels, automotive, electric vehicles, appliances, and electronics. In 2026, it began mass-producing an automotive microcontroller for Hyundai Motor and Kia.

At a glance

What LX Semicon makes

The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and manufactures Driver ICs, Timing Controllers, Power Management Integrated Circuits, and automotive microcontrollers.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor (source: lxsemicon.com).

Certifications

LX Semicon is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — lxsemicon.com

• ISO 9001 — lxsemicon.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-23 — [News] South Korea’s LX Semicon Sells More Than 60 Patents, Marking its Exits from SiC Market (trendforce.com)

• 2026-08-10 — [Press Release] LX Semicon Mass Produces Automotive MCU LX61101 for Hyundai Motor, Kia - LX 세미콘 (lxsemicon.com)

• 2026-08-10 — [보도자료] LX세미콘, 차량용 MCU ‘LX61101’ 양산… 현대차·기아에 공급 - LX 세미콘 (lxsemicon.com)

• 2025-09-19 — [보도자료] LX세미콘, 오픈이노베이션으로 스타트업 육성 나선다 - LX 세미콘 (lxsemicon.com)

• 2025-05-01 — LX Semicon Accelerates New Business with Vehicle Heat Dissipation Substrate Production - Businesskorea (businesskorea.co.kr)

• 2025-04-30 — [보도자료] LX세미콘, 친환경 차량용 방열기판 첫 양산 - LX 세미콘 (lxsemicon.com)

Company details

LX Semicon achieved approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue in 2022 and maintains design and engineering centers in Seoul, Santa Clara, Beijing, and Tokyo. LX Semicon was founded in 1999, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Seoul, Seoul. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 27 years in operation (founded 1999). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does LX Semicon make?

LX Semicon is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with 1,000–5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $1–5 billion. The company designs System ICs for display panels, automotive, electric vehicles, appliances, and electronics. In 2026, it began mass-producing an automotive microcontroller for Hyundai Motor and Kia.

Where is LX Semicon headquartered?

LX Semicon is headquartered in Seoul, Seoul.

When was LX Semicon founded?

LX Semicon was founded in 1999.

How big is LX Semicon?

LX Semicon has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does LX Semicon hold?

LX Semicon lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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