Marvell Technology - Automotive Ethernet Business
Acquisition in 2025
Marvell Technology operates an automotive Ethernet business that provides networking components for in-vehicle systems. Its portfolio includes Ethernet PHYs, switches, and camera bridges that support software-defined vehicle architectures. These components enable high-speed communication within vehicles and are used in systems such as driver assistance and autonomous driving.
3db access
Acquisition in 2023
3db Access AG is a Swiss company specializing in ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning solutions that facilitate secure, contactless access to vehicles, buildings, and various IoT devices. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Zurich, with an additional office in Bulgaria, the company develops integrated systems tailored for the automotive and construction sectors. Its flagship product, the 3DB6830, is a radio UWB-based transceiver designed with a MAC layer that supports distance bounding and secure data communication. This technology enables precise proof of distance to the centimeter between wireless devices, enhancing security for asset access. In addition to its product offerings, 3db Access AG provides consulting services in wireless applications and is open to expanding its operations through potential mergers and acquisitions, as well as managing intellectual property and land assets relevant to its business objectives.
GaN Systems
Acquisition in 2023
GaN Systems Inc. is a semiconductor company specializing in the development and manufacture of gallium nitride power switching transistors. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the company also has offices in Japan, China, and Germany. It offers a variety of products, including 650 V and 100 V E-HEMT transistors and wireless power amplifiers, which are utilized in various applications such as consumer electronics, industrial systems, renewable energy solutions, and transportation. GaN Systems aims to address significant challenges in power systems by providing high-efficiency and compact power solutions, ultimately enabling improvements in energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness for its clients across different sectors. The company serves a diverse market, including consumer brands and enterprise equipment manufacturers in Asia and beyond.
Metawave
Venture Round in 2018
Metawave Corporation is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in the development of advanced beamsteering radars using metamaterials and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017, the company primarily serves the automotive industry, offering innovative solutions for safe automated driving. Its flagship product, SPEKTRA, is designed to enhance safety for automakers by providing high-performance radar capabilities for 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave develops TURBO active repeaters to extend signal coverage in difficult environments, as well as ECHO passive reflectors to optimize signal direction in areas with lower coverage. The company also offers AWARE, an AI platform that leverages deep learning to extract valuable information from radar signals. In parallel, Metawave is working on smart beamsteering antennas to improve 4G and 5G networks, aiming to enhance connectivity for billions of users.
Axiom Microdevices
Series B in 2005
Axiom Microdevices is a company that specializes in producing integrated complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) power amplifiers designed for the cellular telephone market. Their technology focuses on advancements in radio frequency integration, which helps customers simplify their designs and reduce the number of components required. The company operates globally with locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Axiom Microdevices has been a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions since June 2, 2009.
Sandbridge Technologies
Series B in 2003
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and marketing of innovative fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets designed for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. By leveraging its proprietary SandBlaster DSP baseband architecture, Sandbridge offers cost-effective and ultra-low power broadband wireless technology, providing significant competitive advantages in the global cellular marketplace. The company focuses on delivering advanced solutions tailored for the wireless handset industry.
Morphics Technology
Acquisition in 2003
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.
MediaQ is a company that specializes in the development of integrated semiconductors and software tailored for mobile, wireless, and handheld devices. Its products enhance visual display capabilities, improve connectivity, and reduce power consumption across various applications. The company's offerings target key segments of the mobile market, including personal digital assistants, Internet appliances, web terminals, and smartphones. Through its innovative technology, MediaQ aims to provide efficient solutions that meet the growing demands of modern mobile applications.
MediaQ is a company that specializes in the development of integrated semiconductors and software tailored for mobile, wireless, and handheld devices. Its products enhance visual display capabilities, improve connectivity, and reduce power consumption across various applications. The company's offerings target key segments of the mobile market, including personal digital assistants, Internet appliances, web terminals, and smartphones. Through its innovative technology, MediaQ aims to provide efficient solutions that meet the growing demands of modern mobile applications.
Tropian, Inc. develops and provides multimode radio frequency integrated circuits and solutions for wireless devices. The company offers Timestar radio frequency integrated circuit solutions for quad-band cellular handsets; Codestar radio transceivers; and Multistar transceivers. It serves wireless device manufacturers. Tropian, Inc. was formerly known as Premier R.F., Inc.