ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. () is a
Taiwan
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ese
fabless
Fabless manufacturing is the design and sale of hardware devices and semiconductor chips while outsourcing their fabrication (or ''fab'') to a specialized manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry. These foundries are typically, but not exclu ...
memory,
storage and
computer case
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manufacturer, founded in May 2001 by Simon Chen (). Its main product line consists of
DRAM
Dynamic random-access memory (dynamic RAM or DRAM) is a type of random-access semiconductor memory that stores each bit of data in a memory cell, usually consisting of a tiny capacitor and a transistor, both typically based on metal-oxi ...
modules,
USB Flash drive
A USB flash drive (also called a thumb drive) is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated USB interface. It is typically removable, rewritable and much smaller than an optical disc. Most weigh less than . Since fir ...
s,
hard disk drive
A hard disk drive (HDD), hard disk, hard drive, or fixed disk is an electro-mechanical data storage device that stores and retrieves digital data using magnetic storage with one or more rigid rapidly rotating platters coated with magn ...
s,
solid state drives
A solid-state drive (SSD) is a solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and functioning as secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage. It is ...
,
memory card
A memory card is an electronic data storage device used for storing digital information, typically using flash memory. These are commonly used in digital portable electronic devices. They allow adding memory to such devices using a card in a soc ...
s and mobile accessories. ADATA is also expanding into new areas, including
robotics
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and electric
powertrain
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systems. In addition to its main ADATA brand, the company also sells PC gaming hardware and accessories under its XPG ("Xtreme Performance Gear") brand.
In 2017 ADATA was the second-largest DRAM module manufacturer in the world and had a market capitalization of US$680 million.
In recent years ADATA has extended its business to
Europe
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and the
Americas, while competing strongly with
Samsung
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in
Asia
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.
Product lines

Consumer
* DRAM Modules for desktop and notebook PCs
* Solid State Drives
* External Storage (HDD, SSD, Enclosures)
* USB Flash Drives
* Memory Cards /
Readers
* Power Banks
* Car / Wireless / USB Chargers
* USB / Micro USB / Lightning Cables
* Media Adapters
XPG (Gaming)
* Solid State Drives
* Memory
* External Storage (SSD)
* Gaming Accessories (Mouse, Mousepad, Keyboard, Headset)
*Desktop and Laptop Computers
Industrial
* Solid State Drives / Flash Storage
* Card / UFD / Embedded
*

DRAM Modules
Lighting
* Home Lighting
* Industrial / Commercial Lighting
* Smart Lighting
* Lighting for Outdoor Activities
Powertrain
* Two-Wheels
* Tri-Wheels
* Industrial
See also
*
List of companies of Taiwan
Taiwan maintains a stable industrial economy as a result of economic growth and industrialization during the late 20th century, being dubbed as one of the Four Asian Tigers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. It is a member of both ...
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