Pixelworks
Pixelworks, Inc. is a semiconductor and software company that specializes in video and pixel processing solutions for high-end display applications. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Pixelworks designs and markets a range of products including image processor integrated circuits (ICs), video co-processor ICs, and transcoder ICs. These products are utilized in various devices such as smartphones, tablets, projectors, and digital signage, facilitating high-quality video experiences across multiple formats and sources. The company leverages its proprietary technologies to help manufacturers enhance their display products while also enabling rapid development and customization to reduce time to market. Pixelworks maintains an extensive intellectual property portfolio, holding numerous patents related to the visual display of digital images, underscoring its commitment to innovation in the visual processing sector. The company sells its solutions through a direct sales force, as well as distributors and manufacturers’ representatives globally.
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ViXS Systems
Acquisition in 2017
ViXS Systems is a multimedia solutions company that specializes in semiconductor technologies for the broadcasting and consumer electronics industries. The firm develops innovative solutions for processing, managing, securing, and distributing high-quality video and audio content. Their technologies facilitate seamless multimedia control and connectivity among a diverse range of digital entertainment devices, enhancing the user experience in both consumer and professional settings.
AWS Elemental
Seed Round in 2006
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, specializes in software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company has pioneered software-based video processing, enabling the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. Its solutions are designed to provide the necessary flexibility, scalability, and performance to transform high-quality video into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 leading media franchises globally, AWS Elemental assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise customers in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices, including televisions, computers, and mobile devices. The company maintains a presence in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.
Equator Technologies
Acquisition in 2005
Equator Technologies, Inc. is a provider of system-on-a-chip processors for video streaming and image processing applications.
Jaldi Semiconductor
Acquisition in 2002
Jaldi Semiconductor is a provider of semiconductors for use in digital video equipment.
nDSP
Acquisition in 2001
nDSP Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Campbell, California, specializing in video processing solutions. Founded in 1997, nDSP develops "system on chip" video processing integrated circuits aimed at enhancing the picture quality of consumer electronics, including televisions, flat panel displays, and multimedia projectors. As a fabless semiconductor provider, the company focuses on delivering innovative technologies to platform builders across the entertainment, Internet, and computing sectors.
Jaldi Semiconductor
Funding Round in 2001
Jaldi Semiconductor is a provider of semiconductors for use in digital video equipment.
Panstera
Acquisition in 2000
Panstera, Inc is a privately held fabless semiconductor company.
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