Gpixel charts Changchun's optoelectronics future

Changchun, capital of Jilin province, is leveraging the optoelectronic information industry to drive its journey toward becoming a city of optoelectronics and setting an example for high-quality development in the revitalization of the old industrial base in Northeast China.

Gpixel Changchun Microelectronics Co Ltd, a global leader in high-performance CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) image sensors, was officially listed on the main board of the Hong Kong stock exchange on April 17, marking a significant milestone in the high-quality development of Changchun's optoelectronic industry.

It also signifies injection of new vitality into industrial innovation as the company leverages its foray into the international capital market.

On its debut, shares of Gpixel surged to open at HK $72 ($9.19), with an increase of 80.54 percent from its issue price at HK $39.88, reaching a market capitalization of HK $31.341 billion.

"The company also attracted attention from top domestic and international investment institutions, reflecting confidence in the company's financial stability and competitive edge in the global high-performance CMOS image sensor market," said Li Yang, cofounder and vice-president for research and development at Gpixel. "The funds raised will be strategically invested in four core areas — cutting-edge R&D and product iteration, the establishment of an advanced CMOS image sensor R&D center, packaging and testing production line upgrades, and expanding overseas operations and global business."

"The company aims to use this opportunity to enhance supply chain resilience and deepen our global market share," he added.

Founded in 2012, Gpixel was established in Changchun with an investment of 20 million yuan ($2.92 million).

So far, the company has developed 11 proprietary core technologies, including global shutter pixels, HDR pixels, high-sensitivity pixels, low-noise circuits, high-speed readout circuits, TDI image sensors, BSI image sensors, 3D imaging sensors and 3D wafer stacking, building strong technical barriers in pixel design, circuit design, and process development.

The company has launched over 40 high-performance CMOS image sensor models across nine series, with chip production exceeding 600,000 units and sales surpassing 800 million yuan.

The products are characterized by large target surfaces, high resolution, high sensitivity, high dynamic range, low noise and high frame rates.

With 31 invention patents, Gpixel holds a market share of 10 percent in global industrial applications and a share of 8 percent in scientific instrument applications, ranking fourth globally and first in China.

The company serves over 300 active clients in more than 30 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

In 2025, the company's output value reached 1.16 billion yuan.

"We focus on leading industries like semiconductor CMOS, leveraging high-end scientific innovation platforms, aiming to attract high-end and skilled talent, maximizing the industry's and enterprises' strong magnetic field effect in attracting and retaining talent," said Zhang Wei, director of the optoelectronic information industry development office of the Changchun Economic and Technological Development Zone.

Contact the writers at zhouhuiying@chinadaily.com.cn