Amlogics

Amlogic, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and licenses systems-on-chip (SoCs) for multimedia devices. Based in Shanghai, with development and engineering centers in North America and Asia, the company focuses on SoCs used in digital set-top boxes, smart TVs, media players, and other consumer electronics that require efficient multimedia processing.

The Amlogic product portfolio centers on ARM-based SoCs that combine application processors with integrated media accelerators and graphics capabilities. The well-known S-series includes several generations used in budget and mid-range Android TV boxes and media devices. These chips typically integrate multi-core CPUs, a GPU, and dedicated hardware blocks for video decoding and output, supporting common formats such as H.265/HEVC and VP9, as well as 4K video output and various connectivity interfaces. The platforms are designed to run Android and Linux-based firmware and are commonly paired with wide connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, and HDMI. While configurations vary by model, the family emphasizes power efficiency, cost effectiveness, and multimedia performance suitable for streaming devices and set-top boxes.

Amlogic’s chips have seen broad adoption among original equipment manufacturers for inexpensive and mid-range streaming devices, smart TV boxes, and embedded media players. The company competes with other fabless designers such as MediaTek, Rockchip, and Allwinner, focusing on integrating video processing, connectivity, and efficiency into compact, price-conscious devices. As demand for smart TVs, streaming media, and connected multimedia devices grows, Amlogic continues to develop new generations of SoCs with enhanced media capabilities and broader codec support.