Pragmatic Semiconductor is an electronics manufacturing company that pioneers flexible semiconductor technology with its proprietary FlexIC (flexible integrated circuit) platform, enabling ultra-thin, low-cost electronics for next-generation connected applications. The company designs and manufactures flexible ICs for NFC that bring intelligence to the edge and item level, supporting scalable deployment across a wide range of industries.
In addition, Pragmatic Semiconductor offers flexible semiconductor foundry services that enable rapid, high-volume production of its flexible IC solutions. With a focus on efficient design and manufacturing, the company is helping customers accelerate development cycles and deploy smart, connected solutions at scale.
Foundry Services
A key differentiator for Pragmatic Semiconductor is its advanced FlexIC foundry, which enables rapid design-to-production cycles for next-generation flexible electronics. The company’s manufacturing facility, Pragmatic Park—recognized as the UK’s first 300 mm semiconductor fabrication site—supports high-volume production with the capacity to scale across multiple fabrication lines, each capable of delivering billions of chips annually.
Pragmatic Semiconductor’s base foundry solution includes the FlexIC Platform Gen 3, a comprehensive development environment for designing mixed-signal ASICs. The platform provides technology data, design rule files, and device models compatible with leading electronic design automation (EDA) tools, enabling seamless integration into standard design workflows and accelerating the path from concept to production.
Built on thin-film transistor (TFT) technology and industry-standard ASIC design flows, the FlexIC foundry enables the development of ultra-thin, physically flexible integrated circuits that support system miniaturization and new form factors. With low non-recurring engineering costs and fast turnaround times—from tape-out to delivery in just weeks—the platform allows customers to rapidly develop custom solutions with integrated sensing, connectivity, and compute capabilities.
In addition, Pragmatic Semiconductor’s manufacturing approach emphasizes sustainability through low-temperature fabrication processes and reduced cycle times, significantly lowering energy consumption compared to conventional semiconductor manufacturing. Combined with the use of renewable energy and optimized material usage, the company’s foundry supports environmentally conscious production.
The flexibility and compact nature of FlexICs also enable higher integration within space-constrained designs, particularly in consumer electronics, where increasing functionality demands smaller and lighter form factors. By combining high-density routing with flexible substrates, the technology supports more efficient system integration while simplifying product design and assembly.
Products Developed by Pragmatic Semiconductor
In addition to its foundry capabilities, Pragmatic Semiconductor offers NFC Connect, a flexible, low-cost NFC platform designed to bring seamless, item-level intelligence to connected applications. Built using its FlexIC technology, NFC Connect enables ultra-thin, physically flexible connectivity that can be integrated invisibly—even on curved surfaces—opening new possibilities for smart packaging, authentication, and consumer engagement. With a simple tap of a smartphone, it enables a direct link between physical products and digital experiences.
The portfolio includes the NFC Connect PR1301, a flexible IC designed for HF RFID and near-field communication applications, operating at 13.56 MHz in compliance with NFC Forum Type 5 standards. Complementing this, Pragmatic Semiconductor supports next-generation inlay assembly, allowing manufacturers to integrate FlexIC-based NFC solutions into existing production lines with minimal modifications. This enables cost-effective, scalable deployment of connected labels and tags while maintaining flexibility in manufacturing processes.
Applications
Pragmatic Semiconductor enables a wide range of applications through its flexible FlexIC and NFC-based technologies, addressing the growing demand for low-cost, item-level intelligence. Its solutions are deployed across factory and industrial automation systems, security and authentication platforms, apparel and retail experiences, healthcare devices, consumer electronics, smart packaging, toys and games, and modern supply chain tracking solutions.
Across these sectors, the technology supports use cases such as real-time product authentication, interactive consumer engagement, asset tracking, and connected packaging. By enabling ultra-thin, flexible integration of NFC functionality, Pragmatic Semiconductor allows intelligence to be embedded directly into everyday products and surfaces, helping industries transition toward more connected, data-driven ecosystems.
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