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Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Kovio Inc. is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in the development of innovative semiconductor products utilizing printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Founded at the MIT Media Laboratory, Kovio focuses on creating low-cost manufacturing solutions that leverage the advantages of graphics printing alongside the capabilities of silicon-based semiconductors. The company designs, develops, and manufactures printed silicon products for various applications, particularly in the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) markets. Its product offerings include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and NFC barcodes, positioning Kovio as a key player in the advancement of printed electronics.

ZettaCore is at the forefront of molecular electronics, dedicated to creating advanced molecular materials tailored for the electronics industry. By utilizing innovative chemistry, the company enhances existing manufacturing processes, facilitating a shift towards improved performance while simultaneously reducing costs.

Ikanos Communications designs, develops, markets, and sells semiconductors and integrated firmware products for connected home networks worldwide. Its offerings include DSL processors, gateway processors, and multi-mode communications processors supporting various network topologies like Ethernet, PON, DSL, and LTE. Serving network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and other clients through direct sales and distributors, Ikanos operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros since 2015, headquartered in Fremont, California.

PixelOptics was founded in 2005 as the world's first composite lens company. Their unique and proprietary approach to lens design combines sound lens design principles and well-known, proven lens materials to create entirely new categories of eyeglass lenses.

Zensys is a company specializing in wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications. It is best known for developing Z-Wave, an affordable two-way wireless mesh network communications technology that allows users to easily and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, including lighting and security, from anywhere in the world. In addition to its core technology, Zensys offers a comprehensive range of products and services, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.

The Z-Wave Alliance, established in 2005, is a global consortium of industry leaders focused on advancing Z-Wave technology as a standard for smart home and business applications. The Alliance encompasses a diverse range of sectors, all united by the goal of delivering seamless interoperability among wireless products and services, regardless of the brand. To ensure this compatibility, all Z-Wave products undergo rigorous conformance testing, guaranteeing adherence to the Z-Wave standard. This commitment is symbolized by the Z-Wave identity mark, which assures users that their devices will operate reliably with other Z-Wave-enabled products. Z-Wave technology is widely applied across various domains, including home security, healthcare, hospitality, and energy management, enhancing control and monitoring capabilities in residential and light commercial environments. By promoting consumer awareness and accelerating the adoption of Z-Wave solutions, the Alliance plays a pivotal role in establishing Z-Wave as the trusted standard for wireless control in the Internet of Things landscape.

Avnera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Beaverton, Oregon, established in 2003. It specializes in designing and developing analog system-on-chip (ASoC) technology products tailored for the consumer audio industry. Avnera's products integrate various functions, such as RF, power management, audio data converters, host interfaces, and programmable DSPs, onto single silicon chips, leading to high performance at a reduced system cost. The company's offerings encompass wireless audio ASoC products for gaming headsets, home theater systems, and microphones, as well as sound processor ASoC products for soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Avnera serves a diverse clientele, including prominent names in the audio and electronics sectors, such as Logitech, Panasonic, and Vizio. As of 2018, Avnera operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Berkeley Design Automation, Inc. is a leading provider of electronic design automation tools, specializing in nanometer circuit verification for analog, mixed-signal, radio frequency, and custom digital applications. The company serves over 100 semiconductor firms globally, assisting them in overcoming traditional challenges associated with the verification of complex integrated circuit products. Its diverse clientele includes major suppliers in consumer electronics, mobile communications, application processors, server chips, network processors, image sensors, and automotive integrated circuits. Recognized for its technology leadership, Berkeley Design Automation has received numerous industry awards, reflecting its significant contributions to the electronics sector. The company operates as a privately held entity, supported by various venture capital firms and corporate investors.

Entropic provides delivery, processing, and distribution of traditional HDTV broadcasts and IP-based streaming video content to the home. In addition to their next-generation STB, System-on-a-Chip, and connectivity solutions, entropic allows Pay-TV operators to provide consumers with engaging whole-home entertainment by transforming how digital entertainment is delivered, connected, and consumed at home.

Elixent, Ltd. supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors in the United Kingdom. It offers reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property, a technology that enables user to change the function of a chip even when in use. The company also offers silicon devices and supporting software. In addition, the company provides D-Fabrix, a reconfigurable algorithm processing technology that provides application specific integrated circuit designers with an alternative to fixed function chips; and reprogrammable algorithm solutions for system on chip platforms. Elixent, Ltd. is a spin off of Hewlett-Packard's Bristol Research Laboratories. The company was founded in October 2000 and is based in Bristol, the United Kingdom.

Entropic provides delivery, processing, and distribution of traditional HDTV broadcasts and IP-based streaming video content to the home. In addition to their next-generation STB, System-on-a-Chip, and connectivity solutions, entropic allows Pay-TV operators to provide consumers with engaging whole-home entertainment by transforming how digital entertainment is delivered, connected, and consumed at home.

Magis develops chipsets that enable wireless communications of high-quality video, audio and Internet data throughout the home and office.