BDStar

BDStar Navigation Co., Ltd.
Native name
北斗星通导航技术股份有限公司
Company typePublic
SZSE: 002151
IndustrySatellite navigation (GNSS application), electronic components, semiconductors
FoundedSeptember 25, 2000 (2000-09-25)
HeadquartersBDStar Building, No. 7, Beijing, China
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Ruxin Zhou
ProductsGNSS chips/modules, Antennas, Data Services, Ceramic Components.
Number of employees
2000+

BDStar Navigation Co., Ltd. (Chinese: 北斗星通导航技术股份有限公司, abbreviated as "BDStar", SZSE: 002151) is a satellite navigation-related enterprise headquartered in Haidian District, Beijing, established in 2000. The company offers GNSS products and services, such as GNSS chips, modules, antennas, and data services.[1]

History

The company was established on 25 September 2000.[2] It was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2007.

In March 2009, BDStar established subsidiary Unicore Communications, Inc.[3]

On 25 September 2010, BDStar released its first multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS chip "Nebulas".[4]

In June 2015, the company acquired Shenzhen Harxon and Jiaxing Glead Electronics.[5]

In September 2020, BDStar established TruePoint Technology Inc.[6]

In 2021, BDStar established ICOE Technologies Co., Ltd.[7]

In May 2025, BDStar acquired Shenzhen Tianli Automotive Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.[3]

Productions

The company describes the intelligent location digital base (iLDB) as a product, service, and technology system related to positioning and spatiotemporal synchronization based on "chip + cloud" collaboration. Product forms include GNSS chips, modules, antennas, and high-precision data services for various applications, including industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.[8]

Honors

"Top 10 Global GNSS Core Component & Receiver Manufacturers" in 2024.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Beijing BDstar Navigation buys 60 pct stake in microwave technology firm". Reuters.
  2. ^ "BDStar unveils chip-cloud integrated business strategy - GPS World". 2025-10-10. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  3. ^ a b Template, SWOT (2025-08-10). "Who Owns Beijing BDStar Navigation Company?". SWOT Analysis Example. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  4. ^ "New Chip 'Nebulas II' Makes GNSS Device Smaller and Stronger". Chinese Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  5. ^ IQ, S&P Capital (2015-02-11). "Beijing BDStar Navigation Co., Ltd. completed the acquisition of Harxon Corporation from Wang Chunhua, Wang Haibo, Jia Yanbo and Shenzhen Huaxin Zhihui Enterprise (Limited Partnership). | MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  6. ^ a b Forces, Porters Five (2025-08-09). "What is Brief History of Beijing BDStar Navigation Company?". Porter's Five Forces. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  7. ^ IQ, S&P Capital (2025-02-05). "ICOE Technologies Co., Ltd. announced that it has received CNY 210 million in funding from Beijing BDStar Navigation Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Fuzhe Fuchuang Equity Investment Partnership Enterprise (L.P.) | MarketScreener India". in.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  8. ^ "China's answer to GPS, Beidou, extends service beyond Asia Pacific". The Straits Times. 2018-12-28. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2026-02-06.