About IDEC

The Integrated Circuit Design Education Center (IDEC) was established in 1995 with support from the Ministry of Industry and Resources (currently the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) and semiconductor companies such as Samsung Electronics, former Hyundai Electronics, and former LG Semicon. IDEC aims to enhance national competitiveness in system semiconductor sectors, which are vulnerable due to a weak industrial base, by supporting professors from universities nationwide to cultivate excellent design talents.

Mission Statement

The fundamental reason for the existence of IDEC is to nurture creative semiconductor talents. We believe that these individuals, leading the semiconductor industry, will present a valuable future not only to our country but also to worldwide.

Vision Statement

IDEC aims to become the hub for nurturing semiconductor talent, comprehensively providing the infrastructure and solutions needed for semiconductor system design.

Core Values

IDEC has established the core values, represented by the acronym I.D.E.C., as the guiding principles for the behavior of its members. By sharing these values among its members and using them as a standard in performing tasks, IDEC aims to effectively achieve its Mission and Vision.

What is System Semiconductor?

System semiconductor that controls and operates an electronic device system by integrating individual semiconductors such as memory, processor, and software into one.
System semiconductors are difficult to develop as a system that integrates various electronic control technologies into one, however have the advantage of being able to configure functions or control methods to suit the needs or circumstances
It is also called a non-memory semiconductor in that it is distinguished from a memory semiconductor that stores and reads information in the field of semiconductors.
System semiconductors are in charge of core functions such as calculation and multimedia functions, and are entering not only electronic products but also electronic control functions such as automobiles and heavy industries, and are growing at an annual rate of 6-15%.