Cypress Semiconductor

Cypress Semiconductor Corporation is a global leader in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing embedded system solutions with a focus on high-performance, mixed-signal, and programmable technologies. The company operates in two primary segments: the Microcontroller and Connectivity Division, which offers a wide range of solutions including microcontrollers, wireless connectivity, USB controllers, and capacitive sensing technologies; and the Memory Products Division, which specializes in various memory products such as NOR flash memories, SRAM, and specialty memory devices. Cypress Semiconductor serves diverse markets including automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and medical applications. Its products facilitate the creation of innovative, differentiated electronic systems, helping engineers to accelerate their time to market. Cypress sells its offerings through a combination of direct sales, distributors, and manufacturing representative firms. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation is a subsidiary of Infineon Technologies AG.

Colin Born

VP Corporate Development and IR

15 past transactions

Broadcom's Wireless IoT Business

Acquisition in 2016
Broadcom's IoT business unit, Broadcom’s existing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS/GNSS products and business in the IoT market as well as future roadmap devices designed in advanced process nodes.

Enovix

Venture Round in 2016
Enovix Corporation is a manufacturer of advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries, leveraging proprietary 3D cell architecture to enhance energy density and ensure high cycle life. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company has established production facilities in both Fremont and Manila, Philippines. Enovix aims to provide high-energy batteries to designers of leading mobile devices, facilitating the creation of innovative portable products. Additionally, the company is expanding its technology and production processes to serve the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, supporting the widespread adoption of renewable energy solutions. Enovix has formed strategic partnerships with major technology firms, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving battery industry.

Spansion

Acquisition in 2014
Spansion is a leading manufacturer of Flash memory-based embedded systems headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in providing Flash memory solutions that are integral to a wide array of electronic devices, including mobile phones, consumer electronics, automotive applications, networking and telecommunications equipment, as well as servers and computer peripherals. As the demand for multimedia content increases and electronic products become more sophisticated, the need for Flash memory in these devices is expected to rise, positioning Spansion at the forefront of the evolving technology landscape in the automotive, networking, telecommunications, and consumer electronics markets.

Ramtron International Corporation

Acquisition in 2012
Ramtron International Corporation is a worldwide leader in the design, development, and delivery of unsurpassed semiconductor memory and integrated semiconductor solutions. They are a publicly traded company (Nasdaq:RMTR) with world headquarters located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

SIMTEK

Acquisition in 2008
SIMTEK Corp. supplies memory IC products. It offers AutoStore, which stores SRAM data automatically to non-volatile memory on power loss and recalls it automatically on power-up; AutoStore nvSRAM+RTC, an AutoStore product with a real time clock macro; battery-backed SRAM replacements; military and extended Temperature nvSRAM products; and specialty nvSRAM products. The company's products are used in various applications, such as industrial robots and motor control, direct-attached RAID in servers and storage arrays, automatic metering and multi-function printers, industrial energy and power management systems, medical electronics, telecomm and datacomm systems, military and avionics, automotive electronics and telematics, GPS navigational systems, radar, and sonar and smart weapons. Its customers include suppliers of computers, industrial, and military equipment. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As of September 17, 2008, SIMTEK Corp. operates as a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation.

SpectraLinear

Series B in 2006
SpectraLinear, Inc. is a fabless mixed signal integrated circuits company that specializes in the design, development, and marketing of timing circuits. Founded in 2006 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products including programmable clock generators, zero delay buffers, and electromagnetic interference reduction clocks. These products are utilized in various electronic applications across consumer, computer, and communication markets, supporting devices such as digital televisions, cameras, set-top boxes, printers, and computers. Additionally, SpectraLinear serves automotive, gaming, and industrial sectors, with operational locations in Istanbul, Bangalore, Taiwan, and Japan.

NanoNexus

Series A in 2006
NanoNexus, Inc. provides contactor and interconnect products for the electronics industry.

Silicon Markets

Acquisition in 2002
Silicon Markets offers Forex and CFD tradings service to their clients. Louis Bell, Matthew Kirkham, and Ryan Bertrand founded it on May 12, 2015, with its headquarters in London in the United Kingdom.

Alvesta

Series C in 2001
Alvesta's mission is to enable the next generation of scalable data communications and telecommunications systems by providing low-cost fiber optic solutions that transcend the limitations of copper-based interconnects. Founded in April of 1999, Alvesta combines optics expertise with innovative product integration to deliver highly manufacturable optical subsystems. Alvesta sells to manufacturers of storage systems, enterprise networking, and central office equipment, who utilize the company's products to provide low-cost optical bandwidth transport. Alvesta is a privately held corporation with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. The company has raised over $32 million in three rounds of financing. Investors include Intel Corporation, Enterprise Partners, Hamarex Holdings, Quantum Technology Ventures, and Cypress Semiconductor

Lara Networks

Acquisition in 2001
Lara Networks is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and marketing of memory-intensive application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) tailored for the networking and communications sectors. The company focuses on creating silicon-based packet processing solutions aimed at enhancing wide area network (WAN) infrastructure equipment. Additionally, Lara Networks provides network search engines that facilitate efficient data processing within network systems.

Triformix

Seed Round in 2001
Triformix is a producer of optical equipment. They provide products that include fiber communication, medical endoscopes, automotive image sensors, lighting, solar energy, mobile phone lenses, and industrial applications. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.

ScanLogic

Acquisition in 2001
ScanLogic is a manufacturer and designer based in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializing in semiconductor connectivity products. The company develops a range of technologies, including dual-speed USB chips, USB peripheral controllers, high-speed CPU/RISC processors, and host/device controllers. In addition to these products, ScanLogic offers accompanying tool kits compatible with various operating systems. Among its innovations is the ScanLogic Series, an advanced biometric safe lock system tailored for commercial applications, designed to meet diverse security needs.

International Microcircuits

Acquisition in 2001
International Microcircuits is a supplier of frequency generators and electromagnetic interference control semiconductors.

Silicon Light Machines,Inc.

Acquisition in 2000
Silicon Light Machines, Inc. develops and markets electro-optic imaging products. The company develops thin-film micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technologies and markets optical MEMS products known as the grating light valve (GLV). The company offers silicon light machines including GLV technology products, 8192 channel integrated GLV modules, and 1080 channel GLV modules. It also provides joint development and MEMS consulting services. The company offers its products for applications such as high-end digital printing, large format digital displays, and high-speed maskless lithography. Silicon Light Machines was founded in 1994 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of July 1, 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Inviso

Venture Round in 2000
Inviso Inc. is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of microdisplays and personal information devices designed for mobile information access. The company's virtual microdisplays are compact yet capable of delivering images that are as large and vibrant as those found on traditional desktop displays, maintaining full resolution and clarity without requiring reformatting. Inviso's products find applications in various devices, including electronic glasses, handheld computing devices, digital cameras, and cellular handsets. Additionally, the company offers fiber optic equipment for video, audio, and data transport, along with signal management and display equipment, ensuring that customers receive high-quality, cost-effective solutions complemented by extensive customer support, systems integration, and after-sales services.
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