Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Hsinchu, Hsinchu City
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Since 1987
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hsinchu. It designs, tests, and distributes integrated circuits for communications networks, computer peripherals, multimedia, and smart interconnect applications. The company reports an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion and an employee band of 5,000-10,000, serving the consumer electronics, automotive, and smart home appliance sectors. Its recent activity includes showcasing Wi-Fi 8 and high-speed connectivity solutions at Network X 2026.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1987
Headquarters
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
39 years in operation (founded 1987).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hsinchu. It designs, tests, and distributes integrated circuits for communications networks, computer peripherals, multimedia, and smart interconnect applications. The company reports an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion and an employee band of 5,000-10,000, serving the consumer electronics, automotive, and smart home appliance sectors. Its recent activity includes showcasing Wi-Fi 8 and high-speed connectivity solutions at Network X 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1987 |
Headquarters | Hsinchu, Hsinchu City |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Realtek Semiconductor Corp. makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and designs products in areas including network controllers, clock generators, and PC audio codecs.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Transmission, Electronics, Emissions (source: realtek.com).
Certifications
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — realtek.com
ISO 14001 — realtek.com
ISO 45001 — realtek.com
ISO 50001 — realtek.com
ISO 9001 — realtek.com
Latest developments
2026-10-12 — Realtek Expands Its Next-Generation Connectivity Portfolio at Network X 2026 with Integrated High-Speed Switch, Next-Generation xPON, and Wi-Fi 8 Solutions (realtek.com)
2026-10-08 — Realtek Showcases Industrial Application and Robotics Solutions at the 2026 CIIF (realtek.com)
2026-09-10 — Realtek Showcases Next-Generation AI Home Entertainment, Smart Streaming, and High-Speed Connectivity Solutions at IBC2026 (realtek.com)
2026-09-09 — Realtek expands Wi-Fi 8, optical communications, ASICs, keeps Nvidia partnership low-profile (digitimes.com)
2026-08-17 — News Releases (realtek.com)
2026-01-05 — AONDevices and Realtek Partner to Deliver Super-Low-Power BLE-Enabled Voice Smart Remote Platform for Next-Generation Consumer Devices - AONDevices (aondevices.com)
Company details
Realtek is privately held, with an estimated employee base of 5,000-10,000 and a market presence concentrated in Asia. Realtek Semiconductor Corp. was founded in 1987, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Hsinchu City. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 39 years in operation (founded 1987). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Realtek Semiconductor Corp. make?
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hsinchu. It designs, tests, and distributes integrated circuits for communications networks, computer peripherals, multimedia, and smart interconnect applications. The company reports an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion and an employee band of 5,000-10,000, serving the consumer electronics, automotive, and smart home appliance sectors. Its recent activity includes showcasing Wi-Fi 8 and high-speed connectivity solutions at Network X 2026.
Where is Realtek Semiconductor Corp. headquartered?
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is headquartered in Hsinchu, Hsinchu City (2 新安路, Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, 300).
When was Realtek Semiconductor Corp. founded?
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. was founded in 1987.
How big is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.?
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Realtek Semiconductor Corp. hold?
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+886 3 578 0211
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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