AMBA

Ambarella, Inc. designs and develops low-power, high-definition video compression and image processing semiconductors for a variety of intelligent vision applications. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company provides system-on-chip solutions that enable high-definition video capture, advanced image processing, and computer vision capabilities across multiple markets. Ambarella's products serve professional cameras, automotive video recorders, security and surveillance systems, consumer cameras, and increasingly, automotive advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications. The company's CV series AI vision processors combine video compression with neural network processing, positioning Ambarella to capitalize on growing demand for edge AI capabilities. Its automotive business represents a significant growth area, with the company supplying chips to major automakers for driver monitoring, surround-view systems, and autonomous driving perception. Ambarella operates a fabless business model, outsourcing manufacturing to third-party foundries while focusing on chip design, software development, and customer support. The company employs approximately 800 people globally and maintains offices in Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, and Europe. Founded in 2004, Ambarella went public in 2012 and has established partnerships with leading camera manufacturers and automotive tier-one suppliers. The company generates revenue primarily through semiconductor sales, with automotive and professional applications representing increasingly important segments alongside its traditional security camera market.