The first ADC chip “made in Vietnam” launched

The CTDA200M chip designed by Vietnamese engineers marks a new step forward in core technology, paving the way for mastering microchips and building a domestic semiconductor ecosystem.

On June 29, CT Group announced the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) chip named CTDA200M - a product designed entirely by a team of Vietnamese engineers. This is the first time a chip of this type has been designed by Vietnamese people from the idea stage to the completion of the drawing, marking an important first step in the development of core technology in Vietnam.

Vietnam launches first ADC chip design, affirming its ability to master semiconductor technology.

CTDA200M has a resolution of 12 bits, a sampling rate of 200 million samples per second (200 MSPS), meeting the high technical standards of the modern electronics and telecommunications field. The entire design process was completed in just 6 months, significantly shorter than the average time of 18-24 months for similar projects in the world . This shows the ability to quickly access new technology and the practical implementation ability of the domestic engineering team.

The product is designed on a CMOS technology platform combined with III/V semiconductor materials, allowing the integration of many customizable components such as signal converters (ADC, DAC), modulators (FSK, LoRa, OFDM), digital signal processing cores (DSP) and artificial intelligence support cores (NPU). CTDA200M can be applied in many fields from UAVs, smart sensors, IoT systems, telecommunications infrastructure to defense equipment.

This is not only a step forward in design but also the beginning of a closed-loop microchip manufacturing chain coordinated by Vietnam. The chip wafers are expected to be manufactured in Taiwan in July 2025. After that, packaging and testing will be carried out at ATP factories in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi . This process is expected to be completed in November and put into commercial use in December 2025. This organizational model helps ensure quality, control costs and be proactive in the entire product development cycle.

CTDA200M is also part of a long-term plan to build domestic capacity in the semiconductor sector. In addition to investing in design and manufacturing, the company has also implemented many microchip engineering training programs, developed specialized research centers, and expanded cooperation with international partners to quickly access advanced technologies.

Building on the foundation of the first ADC chip, the next direction will be to develop more highly integrated product lines such as processing chips for intelligent systems, AI chips, mixed-signal chips, and SoC structures. At the same time, investment in photolithography equipment - a core step in the chip manufacturing cycle - is also being deployed to gradually master the entire high-tech value chain.

The announcement of the CTDA200M chip not only demonstrates Vietnam's technical capacity but is also a practical step in building a deep high-tech industry. Vietnam has begun to form a technical force capable of developing highly complex microchip products, in line with the trend of globalizing the supply chain and the need for technological autonomy in the new context.

In the future, continued expansion of production and upgrading of technology will play a key role in bringing Vietnam closer to the position of a competitive country in the semiconductor field. The CTDA200M chip is the first milestone that clearly demonstrates that direction, not just a microchip design, but the beginning of a core technology industry built by the Vietnamese themselves.

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