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May 24, 2019 · Fundamentals

The Evolution of Huawei HiSilicon: From ASIC Design Center to Kirin SoC

This article chronicles Huawei's journey from establishing an ASIC design center in 1991, founding HiSilicon in 2004, and developing a full portfolio of digital‑home, communication, and mobile SoC chips—including the Kirin series—while explaining the fabless model, ARM licensing, and industry impact.