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”’ICsense”’ is a European [[semiconductor]] design company specializing in [[application-specific integrated circuits]] (ASICs). Headquartered in [[Leuven]], Belgium, ICsense operates as an independent subsidiary of [[TDK Corporation]] and is recognized amongst Europe’s largest fab-independent IC design groups. The company focuses on analog, digital, mixed-signal, and high-voltage IC design for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer markets.[1](https://www.icsense.com/company/about-us/)[2](https://www.linkedin.com/company/icsense)
”’ICsense”’ is a European [[semiconductor]] design company specializing in [[application-specific integrated circuits]] (ASICs). Headquartered in [[Leuven]], Belgium, ICsense operates as an independent subsidiary of [[TDK Corporation]] and is recognized amongst Europe’s largest fab-independent IC design groups. The company focuses on analog, digital, mixed-signal, and high-voltage IC design for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer markets.https://www.icsense.com/company/about-us//company/
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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
ICsense provides custom IC design and ASIC development services, including sensor and MEMS interfacing, power and battery management, and high-performance analog solutions. Its designs comply with ISO9001, ISO13485, IEC61508, and ISO26262 standards.[3](https://www.icsense.com/)
ICsense provides custom IC design and ASIC development services, including sensor and MEMS interfacing, power and battery management, and high-performance analog solutions. Its designs comply with ISO9001, ISO13485, IEC61508, and ISO26262 standards.https://www.icsense.com/
The company reported record revenue in 2024, surpassing €20 million, and employs around 120 people across its offices in Leuven, Ghent and Antwerp.[4](https://www.icsense.com/icsense-reports-record-revenue-for-2024/)
The company reported record revenue in 2024, surpassing €20 million, and employs around 120 people across its offices in Leuven, Ghent and Antwerp.https://www.icsense.com/icsense-reports-record-revenue-for-2024/
== History ==
== History ==
ICsense was founded in 2004 as a spin-off from the MICAS research group at [[KU Leuven]] by Bram De Muer, Yves Geerts, Wim Claes, and Tim Piessens. Initially focused on sensor signal processing and energy-efficient chip design, ICsense grew into a leading ASIC supplier.[5](https://eng.kuleuven.be/en/stories/icsense-spin-off-chipdesign)
ICsense was founded in 2004 as a spin-off from the MICAS research group at [[KU Leuven]] by Bram De Muer, Yves Geerts, Wim Claes, and Tim Piessens. Initially focused on sensor signal processing and energy-efficient chip design, ICsense grew into a leading ASIC supplier.https://eng.kuleuven.be/en/stories/icsense-spin-off-chipdesign
== Key People ==
== Key People ==
* **Yves Geerts** – Chief Operating Officer
* **Yves Geerts** – Chief Operating Officer
* **Wim Claes** – Chief Business Development Officer
* **Wim Claes** – Chief Business Development Officer
* **Pieter De Muyter** – VP Engineering[6](https://www.icsense.com/company/management/)
* **Pieter De Muyter** – VP Engineering
== Services and Expertise ==
== Services and Expertise ==
* Analog, mixed-signal, and high-voltage IC design
* Analog, mixed-signal, and high-voltage IC design
* MEMS sensor interfacing
* MEMS sensor interfacing
* Power and battery management solutions[3](https://www.icsense.com/)
* Power and battery management solutions
== Locations ==
== Locations ==
* Headquarters: Gaston Geenslaan 14, Leuven, Belgium
* Headquarters: Gaston Geenslaan 14, Leuven, Belgium
* Design centers: Ghent and Antwerp[7](https://www.icsense.com/contact/)
* Design centers: Ghent and Antwerphttps://www.icsense.com/contact/
* [[ASIC]]
* [[ASIC]]
* [[Semiconductor industry in Europe]]
* [[Semiconductor industry in Europe]]
* [[Mixed-signal integrated circuit]]
== References ==
== References ==
European ASIC supplier
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 ICsense Headquarters in Leuven, Belgium |
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Semiconductor design |
| Genre | Fab-independent ASIC design and supply |
| Founded | 2004 (2004) |
| Founders | Bram De Muer, Yves Geerts, Wim Claes, Tim Piessens |
| Headquarters | , |
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Number of locations |
Leuven (HQ), Ghent, Antwerp |
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Area served |
Global |
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Key people |
Bram De Muer (CEO), Yves Geerts (COO), Wim Claes (CBDO), Pieter De Muyter (VP Engineering) |
| Products | Custom ASICs, IC design services |
| Services | ASIC development and supply, analog/digital/mixed-signal IC design, high-voltage IC design, MEMS interfacing, power and battery management |
| Revenue | €20 million+ (2024) |
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Number of employees |
~120 |
| Parent | TDK Corporation |
| Website | www |
ICsense is a European semiconductor design company specializing in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, ICsense operates as an independent subsidiary of TDK Corporation and is recognized amongst Europe’s largest fab-independent IC design groups. The company focuses on analog, digital, mixed-signal, and high-voltage IC design for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer markets. [1]
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ICsense provides custom IC design and ASIC development services, including sensor and MEMS interfacing, power and battery management, and high-performance analog solutions. Its designs comply with ISO9001, ISO13485, IEC61508, and ISO26262 standards.[3]
The company reported record revenue in 2024, surpassing €20 million, and employs around 120 people across its offices in Leuven, Ghent and Antwerp.[4]
ICsense was founded in 2004 as a spin-off from the MICAS research group at KU Leuven by Bram De Muer, Yves Geerts, Wim Claes, and Tim Piessens. Initially focused on sensor signal processing and energy-efficient chip design, ICsense grew into a leading ASIC supplier.[5]
In 2017, ICsense was acquired by TDK Corporation, becoming its independent IC design center for sensor interfaces while continuing to serve external clients globally.[6]
- **Bram De Muer** – Chief Executive Officer
- **Yves Geerts** – Chief Operating Officer
- **Wim Claes** – Chief Business Development Officer
- **Pieter De Muyter** – VP Engineering
Services and Expertise
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ICsense specializes in:
- Custom ASIC development and turnkey supply
- Analog, mixed-signal, and high-voltage IC design
- MEMS sensor interfacing
- Power and battery management solutions
- Headquarters: Gaston Geenslaan 14, Leuven, Belgium
- Design centers: Ghent and Antwerp[7]
