Cirrus Logic Celebrates 25 Years of Chip Innovation
September 28 2009 - 12:26PM
Business Wire
Austin-based chipmaker Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS) is
celebrating its 25th anniversary this September. Originally founded
in 1984 to provide integrated circuits (ICs) for the growing PC
components market, Cirrus Logic has evolved 25 years later as a
leading supplier of signal processing components for audio and
energy applications.
Among its many achievements, Cirrus Logic is recognized as the
pioneer of the fabless model for the semiconductor industry, going
against industry conventions at the time when most chip companies
required their own manufacturing resources. Today, hundreds of
semiconductor companies globally have adopted the fabless model. In
product innovation, the company is recognized as a leading-edge
designer of the audio converter, which converts analog signals into
digital signals and vice versa. Cirrus Logic audio chips can be
found inside the latest cutting-edge electronics, housed within the
most respected brands for consumer and professional products
worldwide.
Most recently, Cirrus Logic has accelerated its market share in
portable audio products with innovative devices for leading
manufacturers of media players, smart phones, camcorders and gaming
devices. Leveraging its model for success in portable audio
products, Cirrus Logic is now developing innovative new energy
products to reduce energy consumption for consumer applications,
such as laptop chargers, appliances and home electronics.
“Twenty-five years is a long time in the semiconductor industry,
and while Cirrus Logic today is a very different company we’re very
proud of our legacy for pioneering products and innovations that
continue to drive our current success,” said Jason Rhode, president
and chief executive officer. “We’re a leader in audio products and
we’re excited about the future of the company as we roll out our
new energy products.”
Cirrus Logic in Austin
Cirrus Logic moved its headquarters to Austin from the Silicon
Valley in 1999. It currently employs nearly 500 people worldwide,
including more than 300 in Austin, with operations in Tucson,
Arizona. The company has sales offices throughout Europe, Japan and
Asia.
In 2009, the company was named as one of the “Best Companies to
Work for in Texas.” Cirrus Logic is an active participant in the
Austin community, supporting organizations such as KLRU and Austin
City Limits. The company is also a major sponsor of the Health
Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) and contributes each year to
numerous local and national charities.
Cirrus Logic Inc.
Celebrating its 25th year as a leading fabless semiconductor
company in 2009, Cirrus Logic develops high-precision, analog and
mixed-signal integrated circuits for a broad range of innovative
customers. Building on its diverse analog and signal-processing
patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic delivers highly optimized products
for a variety of audio and energy-related applications. The company
operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas, with offices in
Tucson, Ariz., Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about
Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com.
Cirrus and Cirrus Logic are trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc. All
other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their
respective holders.
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