Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs is a prominent provider of silicon, software, and solutions aimed at fostering a more connected world. The company specializes in analog-intensive mixed-signal semiconductors and is influential in shaping technologies for the Internet of Things, internet infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and automotive markets. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs employs approximately 1,300 team members across 20 countries, focusing on products that prioritize performance, energy efficiency, connectivity, and user simplicity. The company has received recognition for its industry leadership, including being named the Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company by the Global Semiconductor Alliance for three of the last four years.

Nav Sooch

Chairman

21 past transactions

Redpine Signals

Acquisition in 2020
Redpine Signals is a wireless systems company that specializes in developing advanced chipset and system-level products for wireless networks. The company focuses on creating ultra-low power, high-performance solutions for next-generation wireless applications, catering to various sectors including industrial, commercial, medical, and home automation. Redpine's product offerings encompass IoT-enabled microcontrollers, embedded connectivity modules, and both wired and wireless modems. By providing differentiated hardware and software sub-systems, Redpine facilitates flexibility and ease of integration for system integrators. This comprehensive approach enables the company to deliver optimal wireless solutions tailored to meet customer requirements effectively and competitively.

Sigma Designs

Acquisition in 2017
Sigma Designs, Inc. is a global provider of integrated semiconductor solutions, specializing in media platforms for home entertainment and control markets. The company develops and manufactures system-on-chip (SoC) solutions that enable a wide range of consumer applications, including internet protocol TV, connected media players, high-definition televisions, and portable media devices. Sigma Designs offers four primary product lines: media processors, VXP video image processing, ultra-wideband devices, and Z-Wave devices. Its media processors combine semiconductors and software to support digital video and audio content processing, while the VXP product line delivers high-quality video output for various professional applications, including broadcast studios and medical imaging. In addition to hardware, Sigma Designs generates revenue through technology licenses, software development kits, and engineering support services, catering to target markets such as Smart TVs, set-top boxes, and Internet of Things devices. The company distributes its products globally through multiple channels, serving original equipment manufacturers and design manufacturers.

Zentri

Acquisition in 2017
Zentri Inc. operates a Silicon-to-Cloud platform that facilitates product connectivity, focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT). Its primary offering, ZentriOS, is an operating system designed for commercial-grade applications, complemented by hardware modules that enable secure connections. The platform includes a cloud connector for integrating with clients' existing cloud services, as well as a mobile SDK to streamline the development of iOS and Android applications linked to the client’s products. Additionally, Zentri provides various hardware products, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, antennas, and development tools. The company also offers cloud services for product monitoring, control, and analytics, alongside device management services ensuring high security and reliability. Founded in 2012 and based in Los Gatos, California, Zentri serves a global customer base through a network of distributors, having transitioned from its former identity as ACKme Networks, Inc.

Micrium

Acquisition in 2016
Micrium LLC, established in 1999 and based in Weston, Florida, specializes in the development of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software components. The company is recognized as a leader in the RTOS market for microprocessor, microcontroller, and digital signal processor-based devices. Its flagship product, µC/OS, is a widely used commercial RTOS that offers a range of connectivity options. Micrium also provides Micrium Spectrum, a comprehensive portfolio of embedded software, protocol stacks, and cloud services designed to support Internet of Things (IoT) development from device to cloud. The company's software solutions are noted for their reliability, performance, and extensive documentation, making them suitable for various embedded markets, including medical electronics, avionics, and industrial control, with certifications that meet stringent safety standards. Additionally, Micrium offers developer tools such as a Windows application and Tracealyzer, which enhances developers' insights into runtime diagnostics for embedded systems. Micrium operates as a subsidiary of Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Telegesis

Acquisition in 2015
Telegesis specializes in wireless mesh networking modules that utilize Silicon Labs' technology. The company has developed a communications protocol designed to transmit small amounts of data over extended distances while minimizing power consumption. Telegesis's products enable communication between devices located up to one kilometer apart. These devices are capable of self-configuring into a mesh network, allowing data to efficiently hop from node to node, thereby enhancing connectivity and reliability in various applications.

Bluegiga Technologies

Acquisition in 2015
Bluegiga Technologies specializes in developing short-range wireless connectivity solutions, focusing on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules. The company caters to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), device manufacturers, and system integrators across diverse sectors, including consumer electronics, health and wellness, automotive aftermarket, sports and fitness, and industrial applications. By providing reliable and certified radio technologies, Bluegiga aims to enhance the performance of its clients’ products. The company is committed to fostering strong relationships with its customers throughout the entire product life cycle, ensuring that its connectivity solutions effectively meet the evolving needs of industry leaders and emerging startups alike.

Touchstone Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2014
Touchstone Semiconductor is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog integrated circuits (ICs) that address critical challenges faced by electronics companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Touchstone specializes in proprietary products that offer a distinctive combination of features and performance not available in the broader analog market. Additionally, the company provides second-source products that are pin-compatible and identical in specifications to existing competitive offerings, making them suitable alternatives for products that are difficult to secure from sole sources. Touchstone's innovative solutions are supported by investments from firms such as Opus Capital and Khosla Ventures.

Energy Micro

Acquisition in 2013
Energy Micro specializes in the development of energy-efficient microcontrollers and RF transceivers utilizing ARM Cortex processor cores. The company offers ultra-low power EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers and EFR4 Draco radios, which consume significantly less energy compared to competing products. These devices are designed for various energy-sensitive applications, including smart metering, building automation, security systems, and portable health and fitness equipment. Energy Micro also provides Simplicity Studio, a user-friendly software console aimed at streamlining the development of embedded systems. Founded by seasoned semiconductor professionals, the company focuses on creating and marketing advanced microcontroller and radio solutions that prioritize energy efficiency across a range of applications, such as industrial automation, remote control, and climate monitoring.

SpectraLinear

Acquisition in 2011
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.

ChipSensors

Acquisition in 2010
ChipSensors Ltd is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2007, specializing in the development and production of advanced sensors using deep submicron CMOS technology. The company focuses on measuring temperature, humidity, and gases. ChipSensors is led by a team of experienced professionals with a strong background in analog and mixed-signal semiconductor design and manufacturing. In addition to its core sensor products, the company offers consultancy, training, and design services related to custom sensor analysis, sensor ASIC design, mixed-signal integrated circuit design, and wireless hardware and software reference designs.

Silicon Clocks

Acquisition in 2010
Silicon Clocks develops and licenses its patented CMEMSâ„¢ (Standard CMOS + MEMS) design and manufacturing technology to fabless electronic companies, design houses, open foundries, IDMs, and MEMS manufacturers. CMEMSâ„¢ allows the 3D silicon manufacturing of a wide range of silicon resonators and sensors directly above standard CMOS wafers enabling the creation of a wide range of integrated clock & timing, consumer, health, automotive, wireless, and energy harvesting applications. Companies adopting the CMEMSâ„¢ technology develop new products with unprecedented form factors, improved manufacturing margins, and lower power consumption. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fremont, California.

Silicon Clocks

Series B in 2009
Silicon Clocks develops and licenses its patented CMEMSâ„¢ (Standard CMOS + MEMS) design and manufacturing technology to fabless electronic companies, design houses, open foundries, IDMs, and MEMS manufacturers. CMEMSâ„¢ allows the 3D silicon manufacturing of a wide range of silicon resonators and sensors directly above standard CMOS wafers enabling the creation of a wide range of integrated clock & timing, consumer, health, automotive, wireless, and energy harvesting applications. Companies adopting the CMEMSâ„¢ technology develop new products with unprecedented form factors, improved manufacturing margins, and lower power consumption. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fremont, California.

Integration Associates

Acquisition in 2008
Integration Associates, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, designs and delivers tested wafers and packaged integrated circuits for RF, infrared, modem, and power management applications. The company offers EZRadio ICs, a wireless product to meet the needs of OEMs developing mesh network applications for consumer and industrial monitoring and control; ZigBee USB Dongle that provides a compliant interface, which can be connected to a host computer; EZSwitcher, a device that integrates various functions, which have been implemented discretely; EZ DAA products to span the isolation barriers; and ASIC solutions. It has operations in North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Oceania. Integration Associates, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has offices and design centers in Hungary, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. As of July 29, 2008, Integration Associates, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Silicon Laboratories, Inc.

SourceCore

Acquisition in 2007
SourceCore is a mixed-signal design company.

StackCom

Acquisition in 2006
StackCom developing wireless protocol software stacks for GSM and GPRS mobile applications.

Silembia

Acquisition in 2006
Silembia develops semiconductor intellectual property for digital demodulation and channel decoding.

Helicomm

Venture Round in 2006
Helicomm is focused on providing customers with reliable and cost-effective, standards-based wireless networking solutions. Helicomm is headquartered in San Diego, CA, and operates fully owned subsidiaries in Beijing, China, and Taipei, Taiwan. Their unique global business model allows them to rapidly introduce innovative wireless product designs, and to provide their customers with high-quality, turnkey wireless networking solutions ranging from design and development through commercial off-the-shelf products.

Silicon MAGIKE

Acquisition in 2005
Silicon MAGIKE is a mixed-signal development-stage enterprise that develops high-voltage, high-performance, mixed-signal ICs.

Cygnal Integrated Products

Acquisition in 2003
The Cygnal Group specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing field-programmable, mixed-signal System-on-Chip products and associated support tools. The company focuses on integrating advanced analog, high-speed digital, and FLASH memory functions into a single device, offering users enhanced component integration, design flexibility, and improved system performance. Cygnal's product offerings include analog-intensive 8-bit microcontrollers, which are utilized across diverse applications such as industrial automation, automotive sensors, medical instrumentation, and electronic test equipment. The company's global sales strategy relies on a network of field application engineers and manufacturer representatives, ensuring comprehensive support across various markets, including communications systems, industrial equipment, and consumer products.

SNR Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2000
SNR Semiconductor is an engineering design firm specializing in the design of analog and mixed-signal core technology.

Krypton Isolation

Acquisition in 2000
Krypton Isolation, Inc., a company specializing in patented total solid state all-silicon Data Access Arrangement, or DAA devices.
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