- Silicon IPs
- DSP, Video and Security IPs
- Standard Libraries and Memory IPs
- Verification EDA
- Package optimization EDA
Micon Global is the local office for leading suppliers in the semiconductors, electronics and software industries
Since 2001 we have been an integral part of the industry's leading companies' success. With offices in the UK, Israel, Italy, France, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan, we serve the EMEA and APAC territories acting as our principals' first and local call.
Our Services
Micon's services extend throughout the supply-chain of the semiconductors and electronics development and manufacturing processes as well as software solutions
- ASIC Development
- Design and Layout Services
- Wafer Foundry Services
- Packaging Design and Supply Chain
- Test Services
- Test Boards and Probe Cards
- Test Sockets and Fixtures
- Burn-in, Qualification and FA
- Yield Management System
- Application Board
- Semiconductor Advanced Test Equipment
- ICT and Functional Test Equipment
- Probers, Handlers and Manipulators
- Test Adapters, Press Fixtures
- Assembly, Test and Laser Automation
- Electronic Product Design
- PCB design
- PCB, PCBA, EMS services
- IC for ATE
- Cables, Harnesses and Connectors
- Hybrid Circuits
- Components
- AC Adapters and Power Supplies
- Embedded Software
- Enterprise Software and BPO
- Firmware and Software Verification
- App Development
- Project Portfolio Management
- Cybersecurity and PKI Services
- Eye Tracking
With offices in the UK, Europe, Israel, Japan, Taiwan and MENA; Micon shortens the distance between our tier-one principals and leading semiconductors and electronics companies.
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Deep Data Analytics for Monitoring of Advanced Ele...
proteanTecs
proteanTecs is a leading provider of deep data monitoring solutions for advanced electronics in the Datacenter, Automotive, Communications and Mobile markets.
Based on Universal Chip Telemetry™ (UCT), the company provides system health and performance monitoring, from production to the field. By applying machine learning to novel data created by on-chip UCT agents, the company’s analytics platform delivers predictive insights and visibility, leading to new levels of quality, reliability and scale.
Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Israel with offices in New Jersey, California, India and Taiwan.
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High Performance & Low Power IP Libraries...
Dolphin Technology
Dolphin offers an extensive array of Standard Cell libraries that have been methodically tested and verified in silicon for each process technology supported. More than 5000 fully customizable cells are available, and each one has been optimized for speed, routability, power and density, in order to maximize performance and wafer yield while lowering overall SoC cost.
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Interconnect & Memory Interface IPs...
Rambus
Rambus provides state-of-the-art interconnect and memory interface IP consisting of digital controller IP, for PCIe®, CXL™, HBM, GDDR and DDR standards. Rambus also offers digital controller IP for the LPDDR and MIPI® standards, as well as a suite of Video Compression and Forward Error Correction IP.
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Mixed Signal IP Products...
Mixel
Mixel is a leading provider of cutting-edge mixed-signal IPs. Mixel was founded in 1998 in the heart if Silicon Valley and boasts an impressive portfolio featuring top-notch mixed-signal connectivity solutions, including PHYs and SerDes such as MIPI PHYs, LVDS, and Multi-standards SerDes cores, including C-PHY/D-PHY combo and LVDS/D- PHY combo.
Mixel Inc Mixed-Signal IP, MIPI PHY, LVDS, Multistandard SerDes
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TCAD Software, EDA Software & Proven Design IPs...
SILVACO
For over three decades, Silvaco has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs.
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Ethernet IP Solution Experts for Secure & Time Cri...
Comcores
Settled in Denmark, north of Copenhagen, Comcores was established in 2014 by Thomas Gerner Nørgaard.
Comcores specializes in developing cutting edge Ethernet IP solutions for industrial, automotive, and avionics platforms. In addition, Comcores also offer high speed Ethernet solutions for data center solutions.
A diverse portfolio includes customizable offerings for Ethernet TSN Switching, Ethernet End-nodes, Ethernet Controllers and Data security — all meticulously designed to meet the demands of secure and time-critical data connectivity.
A diverse portfolio includes customizable offerings for Ethernet TSN Switching, Ethernet End-nodes, Ethernet Controllers and Data security — all meticulously designed to meet the demands of secure and time-critical data connectivity.
Drawing from extensive background in communication networks Comcores has a deep understanding of the intricate requirements of digital communication projects. The seasoned team of 40+ dedicated professionals collaborate to define and construct state-of-the-art, high-quality Ethernet IP solutions.
Whether your application calls for FPGA or ASIC platforms, Comcores’ solutions can be tailored to precisely match the desired feature set, effectively minimizing costs and power consumption.
To learn more, visit Experts in Ethernet IP solutions – Comcores
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High Performance Ethernet, Error Correction & Secu...
CoMira Solutions
CoMira helps innovative semiconductor manufacturers make markets. The company’s Ethernet, Error Correction and Security IP solutions — along with a complete services suite — enables companies to deliver chips optimized for networking, artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-performance computing and servers.
For more than 10 years, CoMira has been a trusted partner for some of the biggest names in the business and specialized startups.
To learn more, visit www.comira-inc.com.
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A Complete Line of Innovative PLL & DLL...
True Circuits
True Circuits offers a complete line of innovative Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) and Delay-Locked Loop (DLL) hard macros in TSMC, GLOBALFOUNDRIES and UMC logic processes spanning nine process generations, from 180nm to 4nm. Our PLLs perform clock generation, deskew, frequency synthesis, jitter filtering and spread-spectrum functions. Our DLLs delay a set of signals by precise and adjustable fractions of a reference clock cycle independent of voltage and temperature and are ideal for high-speed DDR interface applications.
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High-Speed Connectivity for Data Infrastructure...
Credo Semiconductor
Credo Semi is a US-based company headquartered in San Jose, California, specializing in high-speed connectivity solutions for data centers, AI networks, and cloud infrastructure.
Founded in 2008, the company is known for its proprietary SerDes (Serializer/Deserializer) and DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technologies, enabling optical and electrical Ethernet connections up to 1.6 Tbps with high energy efficiency and signal integrity.
Credo’s mission is to advance high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver optimized performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and security for the next generation of AI-driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks.
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Industry Leading Digital Interface IPs...
Chip Interfaces
Chip Interfaces is a leading provider of high-performance digital IP cores, designed to meet the rigorous demands of next-generation applications. The extensive interface IP portfolio includes JESD204, MIPI, Interlaken, CPRI/eCPRI, UCIe Die to Die Adapter, DiFi, and RSFECs, all of which are silicon-agnostic and customizable.
Chip Interfaces commitment to quality and excellence, combined with a genuine desire to see customers succeed, makes Chip Interfaces a trusted partner for every project.
To know more visit www.chipinterfaces.com
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Clock Timing, Jitter & Aging Verification at Spice...
Infinisim
Infinisim is the industry leader in SoC clock verification, providing cutting-edge solutions that allow customers to push clock performance to new heights, particularly at advanced process nodes with nanometer effects.
With precise timing, aging, and jitter analysis, Infinisim enables customers to detect failures, optimize clock performance, and—most importantly—tighten margins without relying on excessive guard banding.
By significantly reducing the need for conservative design buffers, Infinisim empowers semiconductor companies and foundries to achieve breakthroughs in power, performance, and area efficiency, delivering a decisive competitive advantage.
Trusted by leading semiconductor companies designing high-performance SoCs, Infinisim helps eliminate silicon re-spins, accelerate design schedules, and improve product quality and yield, ensuring robust designs with confidence before tape-out.
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Smart Verification EDA...
vtool
Vtool’s ASIC design, verification, and embedded services are central for securing optimized chip development processes, utilizing Cogita, and led by experts holding a proven track record. With more than 100 professionals, Vtool is rapidly growing around a core team of specialists that have been running together for over a decade, since 2007.
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Design Verification EDA...
Aniah
Aniah is a formal circuit checker. It verifies the IC design database against structural errors – violations of the circuit design
good practices. It provides an unparalleled coverage through Vector less analysis and a Reliable flow.
Aniah is part of Cadence’s Connections EDA Program.
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Fully integrated IC/Packaging Co-Design EDA...
MZ Technologies
MZ Technologies is the marketing function of Monozukuri S.p.A. Monozukuri’s mission is to conquer 2.5D & 3D design challenges for next generation electronic products by delivering innovative, ground-breaking EDA software solutions and methodologies. The technology redefines the co-design of heterogeneous microelectronic systems by providing an improved level of automation in three-dimensional interconnect optimization.
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Graphic & Video IPs for ASIC & FPGA...
TES
Based on our technology platforms, we develop the system or sub-system that you need achieving a drastically reduced TTM. Global electronics design services from concept to manufacturing – Excellent system engineering – Outstanding expertise in Wireless / RF, Graphics for embedded systems, SoC & FPGA design and Software – Technology platforms & IP.
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Standing the test - Every test, every time...
Trilinear
Trilinear craft leading-edge, highly integrated IP cores that run DisplayPort interfaces for top global organizations across every industry. Their VESA-compliant, proprietary cores give you the power to design product faster, shorten time-to-market, and reduce overall costs—all with cores that never fail, regardless of design requirements.
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Your IP partner for High Speed serial link product...
Terminus Circuits
Since our launch in 2010, Terminus Circuits has been dedicated to revolutionizing high-speed data communication. With ten successful Silicon Tape Outs and recognition through grants from the Government of India and the Technology Development Board (DST-New Delhi), industry-leading interface IP solutions—including PCIe, USB, Ethernet, MIPI, and more—set the benchmark for excellence. Terminus is proud recipients of the “Most Innovative Product” award twice from IESA, and the custom transceivers are renowned and the customer testimonial is a testament for their unmatched low latency.
Globally licensed specialized IPs are at the forefront of advancements in edge computing, high-performance computing (HPC), SSD storage, AI/ML, and 5G/6G applications. Our indigenous developed and licensed IPs with 100% IPR of high speed data connectivity solutions.
Terminus Circuits can be your IP partner for high speed data connectivity solutions with low latency.
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Market Research & Technology Analysis...
Yole Development group
Yole Development group provides market research, technology analysis, strategy consulting, targeted media, and financial advisory services.
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Test Boards Design & Manufacturing...
R&D Altanova
Specializes in advanced Technology printed board design, fabrication and assembly. Founded in 1969, R&D Altanova is a leading manufacturer of advanced technology printed wiring boards for the ATE industry. It offers Engineering, Fabrication, Socket and interconnect services to leading OEM’s worldwide.
R&D Altanova | Leading Provider of PCB Test Interface Solutions (rdaltanova.com)
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Wafer Sort Probe Cards...
STAr
STAr, as the acronym for “Semiconductor Test Architect”, is expertise in testing and has been devoted to providing high quality test systems and solutions to semiconductor and optical device manufacturers since established. To ensure customers’ requirements of efficient and cost-effective productivity and to meet their time-to-market strategy.
STAr‘s strong R&D with its high-quality manufactuirng line enables the development of advanced parametric and reliability probe cards for low-leakage current tests, high temperature probing, and small pad contacts.
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Advanced Packaging Solutions...
iNPACK
iNPACK is a PCB Technologies company based in Israel that goes beyond design limits to offer you cutting edge semiconductor and electronics assembly, testing and IC package design including LGA, BGA and 2D & 3D customized solutions.
Featuring fully supported automated processes, MW microelectronics assemblies, System-in-Package (SiP) & heterogeneous integration.
iNPACK also offers high level expertise in organic substrate design and manufacturing based on advanced materials, subtractive and mSAP processes.
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ASIC Services...
vtool
Vtool’s ASIC design, verification, and embedded services are central for securing optimized chip development processes, utilizing Cogita, and led by experts holding a proven track record. With more than 100 professionals, Vtool is rapidly growing around a core team of specialists that have been running together for over a decade, since 2007.
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Test & Burn-In House...
Microtest
Founded in 1999, Microtest provides both “general purpose” and “custom” solutions. deep expertise covers all the different phases of the microelectronic design and test flow and combines with an extensive competence in many different devices including analog, digital and mixed-signal ones.
- Standard ATE, very high parallelism
- Special ATE, for special application
- Test House / Test program development
- Ovenless Burn in
- Microelectronics design
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Test Sockets & Interface Solutions...
RTI
RTI offers full integrative interfaces that can bridge the gap between your device under test and your measurement method. RTI caters to electrical and environmental demands across all markets including IC, medical, military, aerospace, automotive and more. RTI is a provider of custom test sockets and high performance PCB interfaces.
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Validation & Application Boards...
Electronica
Electronica’s mission is to develop and produce PCBs, Thick Film Ceramic Substrates, Hybrid Circuits and innovative packaging solutions in markets where performance and reliability are key factors to succeed.
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High Performance Test Contactors...
Johnstech
Johnstech is the leading manufacturer of Test Contractor solutions and services for the global semiconductor industry including RF/Microwave. High speed digital, MEMS and precision analog applications. The superior electrical and mechanical performances makes Johnstech the contractor of choice for increased performance results and lower cost of test.
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Yield Management & New Product Introduction...
yieldHUB
yieldHUB is a leading yield management solutions provider, with customers ranging from fast-growing fabless semiconductor companies to IDMs across the world.For companies who need to optimize yields, yieldHUB combines semiconductor industry expertise with the latest database, on-premise and cloud technologies, to provide a cost-effective complete solution.
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Advanced Analog & RF Design Services...
NanoZeta Tech
NanoZeta Technologies is a world class provider of design, development, simulation, and measurement services for Analog, RF, Mixed Signal and Microwave components, subsystems and systems.
The NanoZeta team combines a long standing experience and a unique combination of skills that has produced many successful and innovative designs.
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Automated Test Equipment for Semiconductors Test...
Microtest
Founded in 1999, Microtest provides both “general purpose” and “custom” solutions. deep expertise covers all the different phases of the microelectronic design and test flow and combines with an extensive competence in many different devices including analog, digital and mixed-signal ones.
- Standard ATE, very high parallelism
- Special ATE, for special application
- Test House / Test program development
- Ovenless Burn in
- Microelectronics design
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Assembly, Test & Process Automation...
OSAI
Founded in 1991 by Carlo Ferrero, Osai A.S. operates in the field of the automation for industrial processes.
Today, in addition to the Italian headquarter, OSAI has 3 branches located in Germany, China and the United States of America. The branches are assisted by more than 40 commercial partners for resale and assistance, able to guarantee rapid and efficient global support.
The solutions offered by OSAI are based on standard systems or on special machines for assembly and testing of high-tech components for the semiconductor industry, the automotive industry and electronics manufacturing. Each system is created for the specific customer applications and features the latest technologies, such as Laser technology. Currently the Company relies on: 185 employees, 6.500 mq of production areas and more than 77% export sales.
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Discrete /IC/
FCT/ICT Test Systems...
UNITES
UNITES Systems is a private company located in the Czech Republic founded in 1991. its main focus is on development and production of semiconductor testers – ATEs (Automatic Test Equipment) and FCT (functional testers) for assembled PCBs (PCB/A). UNITES covers a wide range of industrial sectors such as: Semiconductor, Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer, Home Appliances, Telecom, Defense and the Medical sector.
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Test Adapters, Press Fixtures, Mechanical Products...
MG Products
If you, as an industrial customer or manufacturer, are looking for special mechatronics and mechanics such as Test Adapters, Soldering Carriers, Press Fixtures or Surface Mount Pallets, then MG Products is the right place for you. And in addition to these special products, precision mechanical CNC productions are also made. MG simply stands for mighty good mechatronics solutions.
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Advanced Wafer Prober Manufacturer...
SEMISHARE
SEMISHARE is a China based high-tech enterprise specializing in high-performance wafer probe stations and semiconductor testing solutions. Recognized as a Chinese “little giant” in the industry, SEMISHARE also operate Guangdong’s advanced wafer probe station research center.
With over 1,000 clients worldwide, including universities, research institutes, and semiconductor companies, SEMISHARE offers standardized and customized probe stations for labs and fabs: manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic systems. The equipment supports a wide range of testing, from WAT/CP to high voltage/current and MEMS testing.
Driven by innovation, SEMISHARE is committed to advancing the global semiconductor industry and earning worldwide recognition.
Wafer Prober Machine Manufacturer Company | SEMISHARE (semishareprober.com)
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ALL-IN-ONE PCB...
PCB Technologies
PCB Technologies is an All-in-One solutions provider specializing in high-mix, multilayer rigid, rigid-flex, and multi-flex PCBs, substrates, IC packaging, complex electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical sub-systems. The company offers complete electronic manufacturing services—from bare board fabrication to fully assembled end products.
Established in 1981, PCB Technologies has grown into a global leader in advanced PCB manufacturing, serving a wide range of industries, including Defense, Aerospace, Medical, RF/Microwave, Robotics, Automation, and more.
The company holds the following certifications: NADCAP, AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, UL, MIL-PRF-50884 (Adhesive & Adhesive less), MIL-PRF-55110 (various materials), and Lead-Free compliance in full accordance with RoHS regulations.
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Integrated Components for ATE...
ElevATE
Elevate is dedicated to building the future of semiconductor technology by creating the technology necessary to enable the next generation of testing. Elevate comprehensive solutions are designed to streamline semiconductor testing, giving you greater capabilities and a faster path to market.
Elevate offers a range of products, including standard, semi-custom, and custom SKUs, that are designed for the long term and function across generations of innovation.
Let us assist you with your next project and strive to exceed your expectations by designing low-power, high-density solutions that will reduce your cost of test.
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High-Rel Connectors...
Comtronic
Since 1968 Comtronic GmbH is a realiable partner for Electromechanical Components. Originally founded as a distribution company. In 2000, the manufacturing of connectors was established. All production steps are realized in-house. Comtronic is specialised in production of MicroCom, Micro-D and Circular Connectors. The company has the capabilities to produce connectors according to customer specifications.
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PCBA Design & Manufacturing, IC, Modules & System ...
Electronica
Electronica’s mission is to develop and produce PCBs, Thick Film Ceramic Substrates, Hybrid Circuits and innovative packaging solutions in markets where performance and reliability are key factors to succeed.
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Cables & Harnesses...
Comlink
Comlink Electronics was established in Shenzhen, China in 2002 and is among the major providers of high quality and high reliability cable solution for the Telecommunication, PC, Consumer and PV applications, with international certifications, including ISO9001, ISO14001, TS 16949, UL, CSA, CCC, VDA, KEMA and EICC.
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Product Design & Manufacturing...
NOA Labs
Founded in 2012, NOA Labs aims to make product development accessible to everyone through its innovative end-to-end development services.
From consumer electronics to Industrial IoT devices, NOA-Labs have designed, developed, and delivered products for startups and multinationals across numerous industries.
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Component Distribution...
Asourcing Electronics
Asourcing Electronics Limited is a HongKong success story. Established in 2012, packs unequaled expertise into cutting-edge electronic components. Asourcing Electronics Ltd. is connecting China with the world’s electronics engineering consumers, making the electronic world more accessible. Asourcing is renowned internationally as a one-stop procurement service providers for electronic components.
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Electronic Components Distributor...
SUV System
SUV is a ISO 9001:2015 Certified electronics distributor. Since 2006, SUV has supplied the most Innovative Electronic Items globally, offering only the best brands on the market and supporting the customers with Quality, Value for money and Punctuality. SUV will satisfy even your most demanding requests for hard-to-find components.
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AI-Based Eye Tracking Software Solution...
Blink Technologies
Blink has developed a first-of-its-kind, AI-based, human eye tracking solution that is completely software driven and non-intrusive (passive). It can be deployed on any camera and run off any OS, either locally via edge-compute, or remotely through the cloud.
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Software, Firmware, Application Development & IT S...
Sii
With over 5,500 Engineers Sii is the top IT & engineering services provider in Poland. We support our clients within the scope of testing, software development, infrastructure management as well as system integration and system maintenance. We execute various projects for leading worldwide companies from such sectors like banking and finance, insurance, telecommunications, Hi-Tech, utilities, industry, FMCG and many others.
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Software Development & Design Verification...
EXALT Technologies
EXALT Technologies Ltd. is a software development center of excellence with customers such as Siemens, Alcatel Lucent, HP, Brocade, NOKIA and Cisco along with other smaller and startup style customers.
EXALT Technologies has been operational for over 23 years and provides customers with the full potential of consulting-level software services thus providing the ability to cut costs while gaining access to world-class engineering.
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Global Cybersecurity, PKI & Secure Elements...
SealSQ
Semiconductor + quantum
SealSQ’s division is one of the very few semiconductors companies that can develop certified secure micro controllers.
For more than 20 years SealSQ has been developing secure chips, secure embedded firmware, and trusted hardware provisioning services, leading to more than 51 families of patents related to secure micro controllers.
SealSQ’s chips are compliant with the most demanding certification bodies in the world (Common Criteria EAL5+ & FIPS 140-3)
All chips are designed, tested and produced using the highest standards of security, reliability and quality.
Operations are run under certified environment (ISO 27001).
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Enterprise Project Portfolio
Management...
JustDo
JustDo is an innovative general-purpose management platform for business and personal management, providing a central location for planning, executing and monitoring all processes and operations.
JustDo – All-purpose Source-Available Project Management Platform
About Micon
Micon was established in 2001 to bridge geographical and cultural gaps between leading international suppliers and companies in the semiconductor and electronics industry. Our customer-oriented approach earned Micon an excellent reputation for professionalism, quality service and top-of-the-line industry contacts.
The Essence of Micon
Leading International Partners
Customer-Oriented Approach
Professionalism
Quality Service
Experienced, Multidisciplinary Team
Accessibility, Responsiveness, Loyalty
The Team
Micon's multidisciplinary and experienced team have addressed the discrete needs of many high tech companies. Whether you are an international supplier or a local company in the Semiconductors or Electronics business, we will make sure you will get the best service, solve problems as they occur and provide you with operations and engineering services at your request. Send us an email if you want to know more about these services.
Tal Oren
Founder & CEO
As the Founder and CEO of Micon, Tal provides substantial expertise and experience in sales, marketing and business development, as well as extensive multi-cultural interpersonal skills. Tal has a proven track record of design wins and of building successful partnerships with tier-one semiconductor companies as well as with the world’s leading technology companies. Prior to founding Micon, Tal was a co-founder and Vice President of Sales and Marketing of M-Systems Asia, a subsidiary of M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers. Tal holds a degree in Law (LL.B.) from the Law School of the College of Management in Israel and an MBA from Kellogg Recanati, the International Executive MBA program of Northwestern University and Tel Aviv University.
Alessandro Dondo
Region Head, Europe
Alex has more than 25 years of experience in the Semiconductors industry, having covered roles in R&D, Product Engineering and Account Management. Alex is promoting Micon’s partners’ products and services in Europe, developing and managing business relationships as local point of contact.
Prior to Micon, Alex served as Account Director at SMIC, supporting major European corporations as key account, as well as growing SMIC’s foundry business in Israel and UK. Previously, he acted as Product Department Manager in SMIC Shanghai Fab, responsible for Yield enhancement, product and technology debug; he also worked at ST Microelectronics, as a member of ST’s R&D Center Device Engineering and Process Industrialization organization as well as in Product Engineering department of ST’s Automotive Division.
Alex has Master in Physics from the University of Turin, Italy.
Moty Hermann
Country Manager, Israel
With almost 30 years of experience in Sales and Business Development, Moty brings to Micon a breadth of experience in selling EDA, IP, embedded SW as well as various semiconductor and system related services.
Moty is responsible for strengthening Micon’s leading position in Israel as well as introducing new technologies to the vibrant Israeli hi-tech scene.
Prior to Micon, Moty was the Founder of TBS Tech, an Israeli rep company where he was responsible for introducing and increasing the market-share of several leading global companies.
Prior to that Moty established the offices of Virage Logic and Magma DA in Israel, opened the LSI Logic distribution business at Eastronics and was an account manager at Motorola Semiconductor.
Moty has a BSc in Electronics Engineering and an MBA both from Tel Aviv University.
Liora Simonstein
Vice President of Finance and Business Development
Mrs. Simonstein is the Vice President of Finance at micon. Her expertise and experience in finance, projects management, and operations provide a solid basis for Micon's client services. Prior to joining micon, Mrs. Simonstein was a co-founder of M-Systems Asia, a subsidiary of M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers, where she served as a Director of Finance. During the time Mrs. Simonstein was stationed in Taiwan, she set the foundation for the company's financial systems and managed the finance as well as the operations of the Asian subsidiary. Through her experience in Asia Mrs. Simonstein became familiar with Asian business customs as well as with the local accounting and legal systems. Mrs. Liora Simonstein holds a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Economics and Accounting and BA (Cum Laude) in Sociology and Anthropology from the Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
Dr. Derek Boyd
Country Manager, UK & Ireland
After graduating in 1984 with a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Derek began his career in Silicon Glen with NEC and National Semiconductor before spending 12 years with Compaq Computer Manufacturing through the heart of the PC boom. Derek then spent 17 years as CEO of NMI, the UK Electronics Industry Association before leaving to accept a position as VP Marketing EMEA in a high-tech start up in the energy sector. Derek began working with the University of Strathclyde in 2019, firstly establishing the Scotland 5G Centre then joining the Advanced Communications Team in the university responsible for developing strategic partnerships and programs. Derek joined the Micon-Global team in Feb 2021.
Derek completed a Master of Business Administration in 1994, has a Stage II Certificate in British Sign Language and Masters in Management
David Conochie
Regional Manager, DACH & Nordics
David has spent over 40 years is the semiconductor and EDA industries in technical, management and sales roles.
Initially a designer, developing ICs for high volume consumer devices, he has since taken on a wide range of roles; leading multi-national teams developing multi-processor SoCs for complex telecom and broadcast applications; managing the development and sales of the world's most widely used PCB development tool ( EAGLE ) ; and Consulting Executive and Sales Management Roles for leading EDA companies and Foundries.
Understanding both corporate strategic requirements , as well as the nitty-gritty of getting a Tape-Out done on time , he uses his experience and expertise to help customers meet all their goals.
Jack Lin
Country Manager, Taiwan
Jack has over 30 years of experience in the electronics and semiconductor industries and acts as a VP of Business Development in Micon Taiwan. He was the senior Taiwan sales manager of M-Systems (acquired by SanDisk in 2006) and later a Regional Manager of Taiwan / China in Anobit (acquired by Apple in 2012).
Prior to joining Micon Jack served as a Vice President of Sales and a Special Assistant to the CEO for several Taiwanese companies, playing a major role in establishing their leading position in the Embedded and Mobile industries.
Jack holds a Bachelor degree in Hydraulic Engineering from Tamkang University.
Kousaku Chida
Country Manager, Japan
Chida has over 35 years of sales and business development experience in Japan, predominantly working for tier-one international companies.
Having graduated from the Engineering department of Tokai University in 1986, Chida began his career working for AMD Japan and later SMsC (Standard Micro Systems).
In 2000 Chida joined the Israeli start-up M-Systems as sales and business development manager. As part of the founding team of M-Systems Japan; Chida was tasked with the development and cooperation with key Japanese accounts, covering IP, embedded products as well as retail market cooperation. He remained in this role following the acquisition of M-Systems by SanDisk in 2007, succeeding in growing SanDisk’s sales and exceeding targets continually year upon year, until 2019.
After leaving SanDisk, Chida was the first employee and the Japan Country Manager of the Israeli Emza Visual Sense which designs ultra-low powered AI visual sensors, and of the US based Pactron which is a provider of Board level solutions to the semiconductor industry.
Throughout the years Chida has played a key role in the establishment and growth of international companies in Japan, - he has successfully set up teams, built partnerships and created engagements with numerous large semiconductor and technology firms including Renesas, Toshiba, Sony and others.
Yuichi Otsuka
VP of Business Development, Japan
Yuichi Otsuka has 30+ years’ experience in various positions in semiconductor and high-tech sectors. Served as country manager for Israel and Austrian high-tech companies. Throughout his tenure, he revitalized the organization, developed new business through top management sales, established R&D center, etc. He holds MBA/MIM dual degree with honors from Arizona State University and Thunderbird School.
Vasily Basov
Director of Business Development, Europe
Business Development & Sales Professional | Semiconductor Industry
Vasily Basov has 20 years of experience in business development and sales in the semiconductor and electronics industry. He has worked with companies including Infineon Technologies, Texas Instruments, and Intel, focusing on B2B sales, strategic partnerships, and market development across Europe and Asia.
With a background in engineering and a strong understanding of the industry, Vasily is based in Munich and supports technology companies in expanding their presence in international markets.
Brian Meads
Director of Business Development, Europe
Brian brings 40 years of experience in the software, semiconductor and telecoms industries. After his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US, he worked as a software engineer at companies such as Magnavox, US Naval Research Laboratory, Siemens and Rohde & Schwarz, primarily in the embedded systems/real-time product development domain.
An MBA from EDHEC, Nice, France, led to a move to a more commercially focused role as a Product Manager, Marketing Director, VP Marketing and VP Sales and Marketing with companies large and small – Lucent Microelectronics (Germany), Philips Semiconductors (France), MCCI (US) and CommAgility (UK). Much of his work at these companies focused on licensing in IP (Philips) or licensing out IP to customers such as Samsung, Infineon and Ericsson.
Now based in Sophia Antipolis, France, Europe’s largest high tech park, he has been independently providing sales, marketing and business development services to clients around the world.
Gary Watson
VP of Business Development, UK & Northern Europe
Gary has 25+ years of experience in the global Electronics Industry where his career has spanned various senior leadership roles in Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Sales and Account Management at Flex, a global EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) solution provider.
Prior to joining Micon, Gary was responsible for the global sales strategy for a semiconductor repair and component recovery business focused in High Reliability Electronics sectors including Aerospace & Defense.
Shane Lo
VP of Business Development, Taiwan
Shane is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in semiconductor sales, high-tech distribution, and financial technology. His expertise encompasses market expansion, business development, and multinational corporate integration.
In recent years, Shane played a pivotal role in restructuring the sales division of a high-tech industrial cable company, achieving significant improvements within six months. Before that, he co-founded a fintech startup in 2018, focusing on retail distribution, real estate finance, and electronic payments, where he was instrumental in fundraising and shaping the business strategy.
From 2011 to 2017, Shane served as the General Manager for Taiwan at Altair Semiconductor. He was a driving force behind the establishment of an APAC AE center in Taiwan, personally leading talent acquisition efforts. His contributions significantly advanced the company's market expansion and were crucial to its acquisition by Sony Semiconductor.
Before joining Altair, Shane spent nearly a decade at Galaxy Far East Corporation, where he progressed from a sales representative to a product manager and assistant to the general manager. He managed sales for Altera FPGA & CPLD (part of Intel), broadband communication chips, and IoT wireless solutions while also introducing international product lines to the Taiwan and China markets.
Shane began his career as an engineer at CMC Magnetics Corporation, where he gained valuable expertise in manufacturing automation.
He holds EMBA degrees from National Taiwan University (Taipei, Taiwan) and Fudan University (Shanghai, China), and earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering Management (Electrical Engineering) from the University of Evansville (Indiana, USA), along with pursuing graduate studies at Santa Clara University (California, USA).
Peter Peng
Country Manager, Singapore
Peter has 30+ years in the semicon industry employed at STMicroelectronics, Numonyx and Micron.
Numonyx was a joint venture startup by STM and Intel for NOR flash memories, later acquired by Micron Technology.
His experience covers fab construction, process engineering, wafer testing and operations management.
The wafer technologies he managed include: discrete, linear bipolar, mixed signal BiCMOS and Flash memory with research and development activity in phase change memory and spin torque transfer.
In the last few years, he worked independently as a financial/technology consultant for the semicon industry and as an external research collaborator for various Singapore Institutions (Singapore Data Storage Institute/Manufacturing Technology, Singapore University of Technology & Design, Temasek Polytechnic & Institute of Technical Education.
Dr. Mohammed Tmimi
Director of Market Research & Business Development, MENA
Mohammed Tmimi, Ph.D., based in Paris, France, is a former US & EMEA Corporate Development and Investment Analyst at AAC Technologies (Listed in Hong Kong). He was involved in analyzing opportunities for inorganic growth through M&A and partnerships and participated in pre-DD and DD processes. He focused on identifying and evaluating companies in the deep tech, semiconductor, RF, imaging, haptics, and acoustics sectors worldwide, where he assessed their potential for integration with internal technology platforms, while also creating and overseeing collaborative technology development programs with third parties globally.
In previous roles, Mohammed provided strategic insights into the RF semiconductor industry as a technology and market analyst at Yole Intelligence. While at Yole, he authored and co-authored several detailed semiconductor market reports and conducted custom projects for top semiconductor clients.
During his Ph.D. at STMicroelectronics, he gained hands-on experience in advanced semiconductor design for high-frequency applications, where he designed several prototype chips, holds a patent, and published papers on his work. Mohammed additionally holds a Master of Science (MSc) and an engineering degree. He also had brief experiences at Orange Labs, Renault-Nissan, and Huawei.
Moshe Stein
Director of IP Business Development
Moshe has over 30 years of Sales experience in Semiconductors and acts as a Director of IP Business Development in Micon. Prior to joining Micon, Moshe founded Amos technologies, an Israeli IP rep company, representing Aragio, Dolphin Technology, FlexLogix, Rambus, Secure IC, True Circuits and Wipro. Moshe holds a Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering and a Master in Business Administration from Tel Aviv University.
Naoki Hokamaeda
Director FAE Japan
Hokamaeda is an experienced Senior FAE with over 25 years of experience in the hardware industry, known for innovation and QA improvements. Hokamaeda specializes in business development, technical support, and hardware design.
Most recently at Elematec Corporation (Tokyo, Japan), led a new semiconductor, hardware and software business venture, design wins for leading companies such as CASIO and SONY for cutting-edge products, and is currently working on the launch of an AI accelerator chip manufacturer in the US, At Sharp Electronics (Vietnam), Hokamaeda managed operations for Apple and facilitated new product development, process optimization and bilingual communication.
As a senior FAE at XYRATEX JAPAN, Hokamaeda enhanced customer support operations, reducing QA issues, and implementing solutions to improve efficiency; at STEC, provided technical support for SSD solutions and led the introduction of new storage technologies.
Throughout career, Hokamaeda has contributed to new product launches for a variety of major companies including Nintendo, Apple, and SONY. With a proven track record of driving business growth and collaboration, Hokamaeda excels in roles requiring technical acumen and strategic leadership.
Stephen Rimbault
Business Development Advisor Europe
Stephen has more than 20 years of experience in the Semiconductor industry, having covered various roles such as Test & Product Engineering, Key account management and Business development.
Prior to Micon, Stephen served as Business Development Manager at Micross UK and USA, supporting major Aerospace and Defense ASIC manufacturers as key account, as well as growing Micross's business in EMEA. Previously, he acted as Business Unit Manager in SERMA GROUP, France, responsible for ASIC in High Reliability Applications;
he also worked at NXP as Industrial Manager for numerous divisions managing Teams and projects in Europe and oversea locations.
Stephen is a business advisor supporting Micon’s partners’ products and services in Europe.
Stephen has Master degree in Microelectronics from the University of bordeaux, France and a Master of Business Administration from IAE, Caen.
Shai Ben-Efraim
Director of Business Development Israel
Shai is a 25 years’ veteran of the Israeli MedTech sector. A serial entrepreneur who has established and managed five start-up companies, four of which in the medical device arena (Cardiac Monitoring, Emergency Medicine, Prostatic Stents, and Orthopedic Implants) as well as recently co-founded an online B2B sales barter platform. Prior to joining Micon Global he served as the Business Development Director of a few prominent Israeli vendors of Medical Devices R&D and Regulations and he brings to Micon Global his expertise in marketing, global business development and sales.
Shai has a BA in Economics from Tel-Aviv University.
David Hopkins
Director of Semiconductor Development Consultancy Services
David has worked in the Semiconductor industry for over 39 years starting in 1984 at Marconi Electronic Devices in Test & Product Engineering from Engineer to BU Engineering Manager on rad hard Space Memories, ASICs and Processors. Moving to Texas Instruments Italy, David managed a satellite design centre designing a full custom OTP RISC Processor to then move from Italy to France to work for Amkor Technology. With 26 years in OSAT David spent the majority of his time as a Global Key Account Director managing and growing the business and relationships of two key IDM accounts. This involved working with key mobile and automotive end applications and customers. Latterly David spent the last 8 years at Amkor as Business Development Director for Europe and Israel using his commercial and technical knowledge to grow the customer base and create a new major key account.
David has a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, UK.
David will advise companies who collaborate with Micon Global on the most appropriate choice of Silicon design-Package combination in the customer’s targeted application as well as assistance in post development yield issues.
Zaccaria Cogo
Business Development Manager Europe
Zaccaria has years of experience in IT assistance and electronics and acts as a Business Development manager in Micon Europe. He has a degree in Computer Science and Bachelor in Ancient History. Prior to Micon he has been working as a Commercial Technical Office as a freelance, cooperating with end customers R&D teams to provide technical insight for installation solutions in their projects and assisting purchasing department in managing solutions with suppliers.
Davide Lapiccirella
Business Development Manager Europe
Davide is a skilled sales manager, with years of experience in B2B distribution of electronics components and subsystems.
His experience in Technical Sales and Customer Service is characterized by a constant communication with Technical and R&D departments, making him a strong and reliable asset capable of providing jointly customer oriented service, technical direction and delivery.
Davide holds a Master degree in Natural Sciences and he's driven towards learning and innovation.
Talia Ní Laoghaire Shani
Operations Manager
Talia brings years of experience in the hospitality sector, with expertise in both finance and operations. As Micon Global's Operations Manager, she is eager to apply her strong background in team management, data analysis, and customer relations. Holding a degree in Economics & Management, Talia is passionate about leveraging her skills to drive operational efficiency and contribute to the company's growth.
Raffaele Dondo
Technical Service
Raffaele Dondo is a talented technician with a strong passion for semiconductors and innovation.
During his professional journey, Raffaele has gained significant skills in the production and wiring of electronic systems and assemblies. He worked as a Harness Manager, leading teams and improved business processes for the customers satisfaction. His experience also includes assembling, wiring, and testing of avionic systems.
Raffaele is known for his excellent time management and teamwork skills, as well as his dedication and enthusiasm in the field of semiconductor engineering. His determination and commitment make him a valuable member of the Micon Global team, where he contributes to assisting our equipment clients on the technical topics and post-sales service.
Rani Oren
Director of Marketing and Legal Advisor
Rani acts as a Director of Marketing and Legal Advisor at Micon Global. Rani has many years of experience in various business ventures in the Israeli local market and European markets.
Rani holds a Bachelor degree and a Masters in degree Law from Haifa University as well as various computer and Web related credentials and experience.
Umberto Bembazzo
Executive Advisor
Umberto has more than 50 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having joined SGS-Fairchild (which subsequently became ST Microelectronics) in 1967.
In ST Microelectronics, Umberto held management positions with Central Manufacturing group. He was in charge of standardizing manufacturing parameters, and he started several STM front-end plants in the world (Europe, Asia and US), working for 8 years in ST Singapore , for 2 years in STM USA-Canada, and extensively working in all ST Microelectronics European plants in France and Italy.
In 2002 Umberto joined Smic, where in 2003 he has incorporated SMIC Europe, and led SMIC expansion in Europe.
In 2013 Umberto left Smicto work as an independent advisor to leading microelectronics companies, capitalizing on his extensive industry experience.
Umberto has also prepared and delivered several "train the trainer" sessions on several microelectronics topics, in Europe, US, Singapore and China.
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