As a leading provider of mixed-signal IC's for consumer, automotive, and communications applications,AKM Semiconductor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), Tokyo, Japan. It is located in San Jose,California and North American headquarters are located at 1731 Technology Drive, Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95110.AKM provides sales, marketing and design support for North American customers.AKM has already developed into one of the largest manufacturer of digital audio converter ICs of the world.

AKM produces CMOS mixed signal integrated circuits for applications of audio, multimedia, data storage, and telecommunications.The product line includes digital audio(ADC,DAC,CODEC，iCODEC,S/PDIF,sample rate converters,DSP,USB,TV audio),video(A/V interface,Amps and switches,encoder and decoders,analog front ends),sensor products9half-effects), communication(hand-free,RF,PCM CODEC,Analog cordless telephone,2-way radio), clock devices(audio amplifiers,touchscreen controllers,EEPROM).

The technology surpport team and design partners of AKM can provide contract design and manufacturing services while demonstrating expertise in implementing various AKM products in their designs.AKM devotes itself to developing more and more innovative products and solutions for all the customers and helping them to solve their problems.

AKMS manufactures mixed-signal ICs and devices used in video processing, mobile communications and fiber optic networks for the consumer, personal communications and automotive markets. Some applications of the AKM chip serve as components for DVD players, digital mixers, digital audio workstations, and other digital audio applications. Its products include codecs, audio DACs, low-power audio for portable devices, ADCs, DVD audio, stereo and multi-channel sound, DSD, and S / PDIF transmitters and receivers.

AKM is product portfolio consists of CMOS mixed signal integrated circuits.