AlphaChip (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Microelectronics, Semiconductor design |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Alexander Stempkovsky |
| Headquarters | Zelenograd, Moscow, Russia |
Key people | Alexander Stempkovsky (CEO), Leonid Pereverzev (Technical Director) |
| Products | Integrated circuits, CAD software, custom chip design |
| Website | alphachip |
AlphaChip (Russian: ООО «Альфачип») is an independent Russian microelectronics company specializing in the design and development of integrated circuits (ICs), electronic design automation (EDA) software, and custom chip solutions.[1] Headquartered in Zelenograd, Moscow, AlphaChip has been implicated in recent international and Russian investigations for allegedly smuggling foreign electronics, including U.S.-made microchips, into Russia for use in military applications, circumventing export controls.[2][3][4]
History
[edit]AlphaChip was founded in 2006 by Alexander Stempkovsky, a prominent specialist in microelectronics and a recipient of Russian state awards for his contributions to the field. The company has acquired real estate in Zelenograd to support business growth.[5] It has established itself as a developer of EDA tools and custom ICs for Russian and international clients.[1]
Operations
[edit]AlphaChip's primary activities include:
- Development of computer-aided design (CAD) systems for microelectronics
- Design and prototyping of integrated circuits
- Custom chip development for industrial, commercial, and defense applications[1]
The company collaborates with major Russian research institutes, including the National Research University of Electronic Technology (MIET), and participates in joint educational and research projects.[6]
Industry role and recognition
[edit]AlphaChip is recognized as a significant player in Russia’s microelectronics sector and is included in the list of enterprises of the Russian defense-industrial complex.[2] The company has undertaken contracts for the Russian government and defense sector, including projects funded by the Foundation for Advanced Research.[2][3] The company maintains partnerships with leading Russian universities and research centers to foster innovation and train specialists in microelectronics.[6]
In 2025, international and Russian investigative reports alleged that AlphaChip was involved in circumventing export controls to acquire foreign microchips, including those manufactured by U.S. companies, for use in Russian military equipment.[2][3][4] The reports highlighted the company’s role in importing Western electronic components through third countries and its close ties to the Russian defense sector.[4]
Leadership
[edit]The company is led by founder and CEO Alexander Stempkovsky, with Leonid Pereverzev serving as Technical Director.[1]ey personnel have backgrounds in microelectronics and experience with international semiconductor firms.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "About company – Альфачип" (in Russian). AlphaChip. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ a b c d van Brugen, Isabel (2025-07-01). "Russia Can't Build Warplanes Without US Tech—Even Kremlin's ..." Newsweek. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ a b c "«Альфачип» Александра Стемпковского уличён в массовом импорте электроники для армии" (in Russian). Проект. 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ a b c Koppelman, Sam (2025-07-03). "How Western Tech Powers Russia's War Against Ukrainian Civilians". Hunterbrook Media. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ "Здание бывшего «Банка Москвы» купила зеленоградская IT-компания" (in Russian). Zelenograd.ru. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ a b "ООО «Альфачип», НИУ МИЭТ и АО «МНТЦ МИЭТ» подписали соглашение о сотрудничестве" (in Russian). МИЭТ. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ "AlphaChip – LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-07-10.