Holtek and I-Shou University establish Holtek MCU Laboratory

Recent years have seen Holtek Semiconductor sparing no effort in the promotion of academic/industrial cooperation with activities which will actively encourage and improve students competitive spirit. Holtek, together with I-Shou University have established a Holtek MCU laboratory, which will serve in the interests of MCU education, MCU development and promotion. On the 11th of December, both parties conducted an equipment donation ceremony during which a donation memorial plaque was unveiled. Holtek’s Executive Vice President, Chang Chih, the Dean and Assistant Dean of the University as well as other University personnel, attended the ceremony to witness the forma opening of the MCU laboratory.


Holtek, as a leading designer of microcontrollers, has major business activities covering the design and marketing of MCUs and peripheral devices. From their establishment in 1998 until the present time, the company has extended much effort in the area of new device and technology development. When added to the ability to grasp market trends, Holtek has been able to supply the market with a wide range of competitive IC devices. This cooperative venture between Holtek and the I-Shou University, as well as providing a platform for the development of personnel, will also provide a means for both parties to start some industry/academic joint technology projects.


Holtek’s assistant president Mr. Chang Chih, mentioned that in Holtek’s fourth MCU Innovation Competition, I-Shou University exhibited excellent results and in the Household Product and Automotive group, obtained the first prizes. The joint establishment of the MCU laboratory should serve to encourage the emergence of some professionally excellent personnel in the area of MCU applications. In addition to the donation of a range of laboratory equipment, Holtek will also provide development tools maintenance support. Students can use the MCU laboratory to further their understanding of microcontroller application development and in the future be able to use this expertise in a range of engineering areas. The University Dean, expressed his delight that in establishing this cooperative MCU laboratory, students will now have the opportunity to learn more about MCU application technology, and obtain skills which will set them up well for future development in the workplace.