Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – September 30, 2025 – Key ASIC Berhad (“Key ASIC” or “the Company”), a leader in ASIC design and innovation, has signed a contract worth RM1.11 million with a navigation systems company in the Middle East to jointly develop an AI-driven RF-integrated navigation chip.
The new chip is designed with ultra-low power consumption, higher accuracy, and high-performance capabilities, making it a breakthrough in next-generation navigation technology that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) with advanced Radio Frequency (RF) integration. This unique synergy allows the chip to deliver precise, reliable, and energy-efficient navigation across a wide range of commercial applications. The chip is scheduled to tape-out in Q3 of 2026, with engineering samples expected shortly after, followed by mass production to meet global demand.
AI and RF Integration: A Market Differentiator. The integration of AI with RF technology sets this chip apart from conventional navigation solutions by enabling smarter, more resilient, and scalable performance. AI-driven algorithms improve positioning accuracy by filtering noise, compensating for weak or distorted signals, and predicting user movement in real time. RF technology ensures consistent connectivity and robust signal capture across environments. Together, they deliver higher accuracy, faster response times, and superior reliability for navigation systems — a critical advantage in markets such as automotive, IoT, industrial automation, and healthcare.
Engineering Value: Smarter Processing, Lower Power From an engineering perspective, the chip employs adaptive AI algorithms embedded in the ASIC architecture to handle dynamic conditions such as urban canyons, tunnels, and multipath interference. This reduces the dependency on external processing, significantly lowering system power consumption. The RF front-end is optimized for signal integrity and sensitivity, enabling stable operation even in high-interference zones. This architecture ensures a balance between performance, energy efficiency, and die size, making it highly scalable for both consumer and industrial-grade deployments.
Applications and Market Potential:
Collectively, these applications represent a global TAM exceeding USD 90B by 2033, with strong demand across consumer, industrial, and infrastructure markets.
Revenue Streams and Licensing Opportunities: Key ASIC anticipates multiple monetization pathways from this development:
These revenue streams position Key ASIC to capture both high-volume consumer markets and high-value industrial sectors, delivering strong upside potential for investors while ensuring wide adoption across industries.
“This partnership represents a milestone in advancing ASIC innovation with AI and RF integration in navigation technology,” said Eg Kah Yee, Chief Executive Officer of Key ASIC Berhad. “Our jointly developed chip will not only deliver higher accuracy and ultra-low power efficiency but also unlock opportunities across the global commercial navigation market.”
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