Cisco Investments

Aviz Networks specializes in facilitating SONiC deployments in Data Center & Edge Networks. It offers platform and ASIC agnostic applications for Network Orchestration, Monitoring, and Enterprise Grade Support. The company aims to drive open-source networking through disaggregated cloud-native applications, providing data-driven intelligence for multi-vendor network fabrics.

Aviz Networks specializes in facilitating SONiC deployments in Data Center & Edge Networks. It offers platform and ASIC agnostic applications for Network Orchestration, Monitoring, and Enterprise Grade Support. The company aims to drive open-source networking through disaggregated cloud-native applications, providing data-driven intelligence for multi-vendor network fabrics.

CNEX Labs develops storage semiconductor and software solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM and Open-Channel operation with native NVMoE I/O connectivity. The controllers deliver high performance with low and predictable latency, scalability, and flexibility for software-defined storage, accelerating big data computing and analytics in cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers. The company serves cloud and data center customers and partners with solid-state storage manufacturers to create differentiated storage solutions across form factors such as M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, and EDSFF. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, CNEX maintains additional offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo.

Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.

AImotive develops automated driving technology, including self-driving software, simulation tools, and neural network acceleration hardware IP. It seeks to enable deployment of automated driving by offering scalable, modular, and hardware-agnostic solutions that suit a range of partners and environments. With expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive builds an ecosystem to support real-world autonomous driving workloads and industry collaboration. Its technology aims to provide a safe and affordable autonomous mobility option across diverse climates and cultures, delivering a practical self-driving alternative for everyday rides.

Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.

CNEX Labs develops storage semiconductor and software solutions, specializing in NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs that support LightNVM and Open-Channel operation with native NVMoE I/O connectivity. The controllers deliver high performance with low and predictable latency, scalability, and flexibility for software-defined storage, accelerating big data computing and analytics in cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers. The company serves cloud and data center customers and partners with solid-state storage manufacturers to create differentiated storage solutions across form factors such as M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, and EDSFF. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, CNEX maintains additional offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo.

Alchip Technologies, Limited, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in providing silicon design and manufacturing solutions for application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) and system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Established in 2003, the company offers a range of services, including SoC design, production, and intellectual property solutions, as well as multi-project wafer services. Its products are utilized across various sectors, including network, storage, computing devices, HDTVs, mobile phones, digital cameras, entertainment systems, and medical equipment. Alchip Technologies operates internationally, with significant market presence in China, Japan, the United States, Taiwan, and Europe. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable services while ensuring timely production and efficient cost management, aiming to support clients in successfully bringing their products to market.

Alchip Technologies, Limited, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in providing silicon design and manufacturing solutions for application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) and system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Established in 2003, the company offers a range of services, including SoC design, production, and intellectual property solutions, as well as multi-project wafer services. Its products are utilized across various sectors, including network, storage, computing devices, HDTVs, mobile phones, digital cameras, entertainment systems, and medical equipment. Alchip Technologies operates internationally, with significant market presence in China, Japan, the United States, Taiwan, and Europe. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable services while ensuring timely production and efficient cost management, aiming to support clients in successfully bringing their products to market.

Quake Technologies is a global fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing, developing, and supplying physical layer (PHY) mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) specifically for 10 Gigabit applications. Targeting the enterprise, data, and storage networking markets, Quake Technologies emphasizes innovation in its product development, incorporating value-added features and anticipating market trends while adhering to industry standards. The company's expertise in circuits for optical network applications positions it as a key player in the semiconductor sector.

Quake Technologies is a global fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing, developing, and supplying physical layer (PHY) mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) specifically for 10 Gigabit applications. Targeting the enterprise, data, and storage networking markets, Quake Technologies emphasizes innovation in its product development, incorporating value-added features and anticipating market trends while adhering to industry standards. The company's expertise in circuits for optical network applications positions it as a key player in the semiconductor sector.

Morphics Technology, Inc. is a communications systems company specializing in wireless signal processors (WSPs) and intellectual property (IP) cores for base stations and terminal devices. The company leverages its expertise in communications theory, digital signal processing, computer architecture, and silicon engineering to deliver high-performance signal processing solutions that offer flexibility and scalability for next-generation wireless networks. Morphics provides efficient off-the-shelf WSPs designed to meet the cost-reduction demands of 3G base station manufacturers, enabling scalable baseband processing with exceptional channel density. These programmable WSPs allow equipment vendors to incorporate proprietary features for enhanced radio-link and network performance, while also supporting various leading 3G wireless standards.

Navarro Networks was a developer of Ethernet-based ASIC components based in Plano, Texas, in the United States.

Magma Design Automation, Inc. specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software products and services aimed at optimizing the design and production of integrated circuits across various industries, including communications, computing, and consumer electronics. The company offers a comprehensive digital integrated solution that streamlines the chip development cycle, encompassing initial design through to physical implementation. Magma's primary offerings include the Talus family of products, the Tekton static timing analyzer, and the QCP extractor, as well as the Quartz suite for sign-off and verification. These tools work seamlessly together to create an integrated design and verification flow, effectively merging previously distinct processes of logic design, physical design, and analysis. Additionally, Magma's Titan platform supports custom integrated chip design, providing a cohesive solution for mixed-signal projects.

InfoGear Technology, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing software and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for the low-cost Internet Appliance market. The company is known for its innovative product, the iPHONE, a smart telephone featuring a touchscreen designed for easy access to online services and the Internet. InfoGear also licenses client/server architecture and hardware reference designs to consumer product manufacturers and internet service providers. Through strategic partnerships with content providers and other technology firms, InfoGear enhances its offerings with software tailored for communications-based internet appliances. Their technology portfolio includes a graphical user interface and server software that features a network management package, positioning InfoGear as a key player in the evolving landscape of internet-connected devices.