Company Name: Cirrus Logic
Description: Cirrus Logic is a semiconductor supplier that specializes in the manufacturing of various kinds of audio chips. It also develops high-precision mixed-signal and analog integrated circuits (ICs) for specialized applications in entertainment devices.
Founded in 1981 by Dr. Suhas Patil and Michael Hackworth in Salt Lake City, the company first started out under the name of Patil Systems Incorporation. When it was moved to Silicon Valley in 1984, it was renamed Cirrus Logic. Currently, its headquarters is based in Austin, Texas.
In 1989, Cirrus Logic went public and joined the NASDAQ market listing. In 1991, it acquired Crystal Semiconductor, the premier supplier of mixed-signal and analog converter ICs. In 1999, it became a leading supplier of high-performance analog and digital processing chip solutions for consumer entertainment electronics. In June 2005, it sold its video products to a company, which was later known as Magnum Semiconductor.
The first Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Logic was Hackworth, who served the company from January of 1985 to February of 1999. David D. French became the next President and CEO from 1999 to May of 2007. At present, the President and CEO of Cirrus Logic is Jason Rhode. The other executives include Thurman Case, Gregory Scott Thomas, Tim Turk, Gerald Grey, Jo-Dee Benson, Scott Anderson, Tom Stein, Miroslav Dokic, and Greg Brennan.
Today, Cirrus Logic has more than 900 patents, 600 products and 3,000 end-customers worldwide. The company’s products are divided into three categories – audio, industrial, and processors. Under the audio category, Cirrus Logic creates mixed-signal and analog audio ICs. These can be used for professional, automotive entertainment and even for consumer applications.
Under the industrial category, Cirrus Logic develops amplifiers, infrared ad echo canceller, and industrial A/D converters. Under the processors category, Cirrus Logic makes embedded processor ICs and ARM-based embedded processors. The audio processors are used in entertainment products like the home-theater receiver.
Cirrus Logic has partnered with respected brands when it comes to the audio and industrial markets. Some of these partners are Harman International, Onkyo, IO, Marantz, Philips, Panasonic, Samsung, Pioneer, and Sony.
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