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Thintronics is a consumer electronics company specializing in materials science. It develops a platform that enhances data transfer speeds and reduces energy consumption in electronic devices. This is achieved through innovative thin-film materials, benefiting industries like artificial intelligence, data centers, and radio frequency systems.

Wave Computing, Inc. specializes in dataflow-based solutions designed to enhance application performance across various environments, from edge computing to data centers. The company develops artificial intelligence system-on-chip (SoC) products, including those tailored for automotive and smart home applications, and offers an AI platform that enables enterprises to transition their AI workloads from the cloud to on-premise systems. With a focus on delivering significant performance improvements over traditional architectures, Wave combines its dataflow architecture with MIPS embedded RISC multi-threaded CPU cores. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Wave Semiconductor, Inc., the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and maintains additional offices in various global locations, including Manila, Shanghai, and Tokyo. In April 2020, Wave Computing filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.

Wave Computing, Inc. specializes in dataflow-based solutions designed to enhance application performance across various environments, from edge computing to data centers. The company develops artificial intelligence system-on-chip (SoC) products, including those tailored for automotive and smart home applications, and offers an AI platform that enables enterprises to transition their AI workloads from the cloud to on-premise systems. With a focus on delivering significant performance improvements over traditional architectures, Wave combines its dataflow architecture with MIPS embedded RISC multi-threaded CPU cores. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Wave Semiconductor, Inc., the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and maintains additional offices in various global locations, including Manila, Shanghai, and Tokyo. In April 2020, Wave Computing filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.

Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing tunable components for RF circuits utilized in various consumer wireless devices, including cellular handsets, laptops, and tablets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the company focuses on addressing key challenges in the wireless industry by enabling the integration of more features without increasing device size or complexity. Its innovative tunable RF solutions, developed through advanced RF MEMS technology and proprietary semiconductor processes, enhance RF signaling, improve performance, and reduce power consumption. This results in a better user experience and increased network efficiency for cellular operators. The company's technology not only enhances voice and web browsing for users of 3G and 4G devices but also simplifies the design process for manufacturers by reducing component count, leading to cost-effective and efficient wireless devices. Cavendish Kinetics operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.

Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.

Morphlabs specializes in delivering cloud-based services through optimized cloud architecture, focusing on private cloud deployment. The company's mCloud Solutions provide cost-effective platforms designed for network administrators and software developers, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can harness the benefits of cloud technology. By leveraging open-source software and commodity hardware, Morphlabs aims to empower clients to maintain control and security over their cloud infrastructure while maximizing productivity. Founded by industry pioneers, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional operations in the Philippines, Japan, and Australia. Through its disruptive technology innovation, Morphlabs positions itself as a valuable partner in the evolving cloud ecosystem.

Astute Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of network-based virtualization appliances, specializing in performance storage solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, the company is known for its VMware Ready Certified ViSX G3, which accelerates server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. The ViSX G3 also provides virtualization solutions for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Oracle, SAP, and SQL. Astute's patented DataPump Engine enhances performance by delivering high iSCSI IOPS and maintaining sustained random I/O performance, effectively eliminating bottlenecks that can hinder virtual machine and application efficiency. The company's products are distributed through a network of established solution providers, ensuring accessibility for users seeking to improve productivity and reduce IT costs.

Striiv specializes in creating portable fitness devices and mobile applications aimed at promoting physical activity and health. The company designs custom wearable smartwatches that monitor various daily activities, including steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, active time, and sleep quality. These devices encourage users to engage in fitness through interactive features such as games, personalized goals, and opportunities for charitable donations. By making everyday activities more engaging, Striiv aims to help individuals and fitness enthusiasts lead healthier and more active lives.

Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing tunable components for RF circuits utilized in various consumer wireless devices, including cellular handsets, laptops, and tablets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the company focuses on addressing key challenges in the wireless industry by enabling the integration of more features without increasing device size or complexity. Its innovative tunable RF solutions, developed through advanced RF MEMS technology and proprietary semiconductor processes, enhance RF signaling, improve performance, and reduce power consumption. This results in a better user experience and increased network efficiency for cellular operators. The company's technology not only enhances voice and web browsing for users of 3G and 4G devices but also simplifies the design process for manufacturers by reducing component count, leading to cost-effective and efficient wireless devices. Cavendish Kinetics operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.

Accent is a certified provider specializing in semiconductor integration for metering technologies and communication. The company focuses on delivering innovative products and solutions for vertical markets such as Smart Grid and Clean Tech. Its offerings encompass hardware and software design that facilitate the manufacture of semiconductors with advanced system capabilities tailored for smart energy applications. Accent’s pre-integrated platforms enable rapid market entry while addressing critical cost and performance requirements. By significantly reducing electronic bill of materials, Accent helps businesses meet the increasing demands for energy measurement solutions. With backing from notable investors, Accent continues to position itself as a leader in the smart energy sector.

Wilocity Ltd. is a company based in Caesarea, Israel, that specializes in the development of 60 GHz wireless chipsets aimed at the notebook and peripheral markets. Founded in 2007, Wilocity's technology enables gigabit wireless networking and point-to-point connectivity, delivering a desktop-like experience to mobile computing devices. The company's chipsets facilitate high-speed downloads and support high-definition video, significantly surpassing the transmission rates of standard Wi-Fi. By focusing on WiGig/802.11 products, Wilocity equips customers with the ability to wirelessly connect to any PCI Express-supported peripheral or I/O component, enhancing the mobile computing experience.

Ozmo Devices specializes in the development of Wi-Fi compatible communication technologies designed to provide cost-effective wireless personal area network (WPAN) connectivity for battery-operated devices. Their innovative Wi-Fi Personal Area Network technology enables manufacturers to seamlessly connect a variety of devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics. The solutions offered by Ozmo Devices are characterized by low power consumption and high integration, making them particularly suitable for wireless peripheral applications that demand a small form factor and extended battery life. This focus on efficiency and performance positions Ozmo Devices as a key player in enhancing wireless connectivity for modern electronic devices.

Ozmo Devices specializes in the development of Wi-Fi compatible communication technologies designed to provide cost-effective wireless personal area network (WPAN) connectivity for battery-operated devices. Their innovative Wi-Fi Personal Area Network technology enables manufacturers to seamlessly connect a variety of devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics. The solutions offered by Ozmo Devices are characterized by low power consumption and high integration, making them particularly suitable for wireless peripheral applications that demand a small form factor and extended battery life. This focus on efficiency and performance positions Ozmo Devices as a key player in enhancing wireless connectivity for modern electronic devices.

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.

SVTC Technologies specializes in silicon-based technologies, offering customers access to advanced manufacturing environments in San Jose, California, and Austin, Texas. The company operates two state-of-the-art, IP-secure development fabs equipped with both 200 mm (8-inch) and 300 mm (12-inch) fabrication equipment. This setup enables clients to efficiently develop high-quality semiconductor solutions. SVTC provides a range of services, including wafer services for equipment and material suppliers, a comprehensive process library, and access to various lithography technologies. Additionally, it offers planar deposition wafers for dielectrics as well as test reticules for patterning, etching, deposition, and chemical-mechanical polishing characterization work. Through these capabilities, SVTC supports the rapid development and commercialization of innovative semiconductor technologies.

Ikanos Communications, Inc. designs and develops semiconductor and integrated firmware products for the connected home on a global scale. The company specializes in digital subscriber line (DSL) processors and a variety of semiconductor solutions tailored for carrier infrastructure and customer premises equipment. Its offerings include gateway processors that facilitate high-speed access and value-added services for connected homes, as well as multi-mode communications processors for residential gateways. These products support diverse network topologies such as DSL, Ethernet, and LTE, serving telecommunications carriers and cable operators. Ikanos markets its products through direct sales and through partnerships with network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors. Established in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Ikanos Communications operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Audience, Inc. specializes in voice and audio solutions for mobile devices, operating in markets such as South Korea, China, and the United States. The company develops a range of proprietary technologies, including digital signal processors, audio codecs, and algorithms designed for voice isolation and noise suppression. Its product lineup features several generations of voice and audio processors, such as the eS305 and eS325, which enhance communication quality across different network types. Audience also offers integrated solutions that combine voice processing capabilities with high-performance audio subsystems. Additionally, the company provides software solutions, including tools for voice over Internet Protocol calling and voice-controlled applications, facilitating customization for original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Audience, Inc. was previously known as Applied Neurosystems Corporation and became a subsidiary of Knowles Corporation in 2015.

Audience, Inc. specializes in voice and audio solutions for mobile devices, operating in markets such as South Korea, China, and the United States. The company develops a range of proprietary technologies, including digital signal processors, audio codecs, and algorithms designed for voice isolation and noise suppression. Its product lineup features several generations of voice and audio processors, such as the eS305 and eS325, which enhance communication quality across different network types. Audience also offers integrated solutions that combine voice processing capabilities with high-performance audio subsystems. Additionally, the company provides software solutions, including tools for voice over Internet Protocol calling and voice-controlled applications, facilitating customization for original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Audience, Inc. was previously known as Applied Neurosystems Corporation and became a subsidiary of Knowles Corporation in 2015.

Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.

Astute Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of network-based virtualization appliances, specializing in performance storage solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, the company is known for its VMware Ready Certified ViSX G3, which accelerates server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. The ViSX G3 also provides virtualization solutions for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Oracle, SAP, and SQL. Astute's patented DataPump Engine enhances performance by delivering high iSCSI IOPS and maintaining sustained random I/O performance, effectively eliminating bottlenecks that can hinder virtual machine and application efficiency. The company's products are distributed through a network of established solution providers, ensuring accessibility for users seeking to improve productivity and reduce IT costs.

Sequoia Communications is a fabless RF semiconductor company setting new benchmarks in multimode design and integration. The FullSpectra™ common architecture, developed by Sequoia Communications, allows a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols enabling effective communications across numerous wireless air standards. Based on the FullSpectra architecture, the SEQ7400 is a single-chip, 7-band multimode transceiver that supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA. The SEQ7400 uses a single polar modulator transmit architecture for all air standards, delivering the highest levels of integration in the industry. Typically external WCDMA LNAs and SAW filters are required, but the SEQ7400 integrates these functions into the chip and is the industry's first true monolithic receiver providing significant savings in bill-of-material (BOM), size and cost. The line of multimode RF products created by Sequoia Communications will continue to address the three key handset metrics of cost, size and power consumption.

Calypto Design Systems, Inc. specializes in technologies for hardware design, focusing on high-level synthesis, RTL power optimization, and functional verification. The company's flagship products include PowerPro, which automates RTL power optimization and can significantly reduce power consumption in designs, and the Catapult platform, which allows designers to create production-quality RTL from high-level descriptions using ANSI C++ or SystemC. This capability streamlines the design and verification process in hardware development. Additionally, Calypto offers SLEC, a sequential equivalence checker that verifies the correctness of RTL implementations against system-level models. Headquartered in San Jose, California, and with offices across Japan, India, Europe, and North America, Calypto serves a diverse clientele, including numerous Fortune 500 companies such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm. The company has established partnerships with leading Electronic Design Automation firms, further enhancing its position in the market since its founding in 2002.

Alphion Corporation specializes in providing broadband solutions for businesses and communities, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of optical fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) access systems, subsystems, and integrated photonic devices. The company offers a comprehensive range of passive optical network products designed for the rapidly growing FTTx market, catering to various deployment scenarios including national service providers, local telecom operators, multiple-system operators, and educational institutions. Alphion's GPON products are versatile, suitable for diverse environments from luxury developments to remote villages, ensuring reliable and affordable broadband access technologies for network operators and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2000, Alphion is headquartered in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

Redfern Integrated Optics develops and manufactures optical transmitters based on proprietary PLANEX (Planar External Cavity Laser) technology, which enables high performance at low cost for various applications. RIO planar ECL consists of a gain chip and a planar waveguide circuit (PLC) with Bragg grating which forms a laser cavity. This has significant advantages such as; very narrow spectral linewidth, low phase noise and RIN, optimized chirp, low wavelength sensitivity to temperature and bias current, and low power consumption.

Crossing Automation, established in 2003, specializes in designing and manufacturing automation products for semiconductor fabrication facilities. The company focuses on providing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) solutions that enhance the handling of large silicon wafers within chip manufacturing environments. Its product offerings include equipment front-end modules, vacuum transfer modules, dual-wafer load-locks, vacuum cassette elevators, and vacuum platform system controllers. By implementing its advanced systems, Crossing Automation claims to achieve significant cost savings, suggesting potential reductions of up to $24 million annually compared to previous technologies.

Quintic (Beijing) Microelectronics Co., Ltd. is a Chinese chip design company focused on providing consumers with low power consumption and cost-effective wireless access solutions. Quintic was established on September 29, 2006. Its core design and architecture engineers come from leading global companies with technical expertise covering WLAN, Bluetooth, WiMax, mobile TV, ultra wideband, and other communications standards. Since early 2007, Quintic started the development of the FM production line, and incorporated high-performance FM transmitter chips in the field of personal wireless audio connectivity applications.

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.

Amulaire Thermal Technology, Inc. specializes in providing thermal solutions for power electronics, particularly in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, and LED lighting applications. The company manufactures cooling fins, cold plates, and thermal modules designed for high-performance efficiency and lower flow resistance. Its product range includes customized metal injection moldings, forgings, and subsystems for various electronic components, such as insulating gate bipolar transistor modules and high-power LEDs. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, Amulaire Thermal Technology operates a factory in Taipei and serves markets in Taiwan, Europe, North America, and Japan.

Collinear Networks, a division of EOS Communication Systems, specializes in advanced wireless connectivity solutions tailored for global communication networks. The company focuses on meeting the demands of 4G, 5G, fixed, enterprise, and Internet of Things networks. By providing innovative and cost-effective over-the-air connectivity services, Collinear Networks aims to enhance telecommunication and networking capabilities, ensuring seamless communication for a wide range of applications.

Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.

Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.

Axiom Microdevices, Inc. specializes in providing integrated complementary metal oxide semiconductor power amplifiers for the cellular telephone market. Founded in 2002 and based in Irvine, California, the company focuses on advancing radio frequency integration to help customers minimize design complexities and reduce bill of materials. Axiom Microdevices has a global presence, with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. As of June 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Redfern Integrated Optics develops and manufactures optical transmitters based on proprietary PLANEX (Planar External Cavity Laser) technology, which enables high performance at low cost for various applications. RIO planar ECL consists of a gain chip and a planar waveguide circuit (PLC) with Bragg grating which forms a laser cavity. This has significant advantages such as; very narrow spectral linewidth, low phase noise and RIN, optimized chirp, low wavelength sensitivity to temperature and bias current, and low power consumption.

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.

Sequoia Communications is a fabless RF semiconductor company setting new benchmarks in multimode design and integration. The FullSpectra™ common architecture, developed by Sequoia Communications, allows a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols enabling effective communications across numerous wireless air standards. Based on the FullSpectra architecture, the SEQ7400 is a single-chip, 7-band multimode transceiver that supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA. The SEQ7400 uses a single polar modulator transmit architecture for all air standards, delivering the highest levels of integration in the industry. Typically external WCDMA LNAs and SAW filters are required, but the SEQ7400 integrates these functions into the chip and is the industry's first true monolithic receiver providing significant savings in bill-of-material (BOM), size and cost. The line of multimode RF products created by Sequoia Communications will continue to address the three key handset metrics of cost, size and power consumption.

Teja Technologies, Inc., founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in the design and development of embedded networking and communications software tailored for multiprocessor architectures. The company offers products such as Teja NP and Teja FP, which assist equipment manufacturers in creating software applications for advanced multiprocessor system-on-chip architectures, including multicore processors, network processors, and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) with embedded processors. Teja's platform supports development for both fixed and reconfigurable silicon, making it a key player in the network processor software development sector. The company was acquired by Arc International plc in 2007.

Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing tunable components for RF circuits utilized in various consumer wireless devices, including cellular handsets, laptops, and tablets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the company focuses on addressing key challenges in the wireless industry by enabling the integration of more features without increasing device size or complexity. Its innovative tunable RF solutions, developed through advanced RF MEMS technology and proprietary semiconductor processes, enhance RF signaling, improve performance, and reduce power consumption. This results in a better user experience and increased network efficiency for cellular operators. The company's technology not only enhances voice and web browsing for users of 3G and 4G devices but also simplifies the design process for manufacturers by reducing component count, leading to cost-effective and efficient wireless devices. Cavendish Kinetics operates as a subsidiary of Qorvo, Inc.

Ozmo Devices specializes in the development of Wi-Fi compatible communication technologies designed to provide cost-effective wireless personal area network (WPAN) connectivity for battery-operated devices. Their innovative Wi-Fi Personal Area Network technology enables manufacturers to seamlessly connect a variety of devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics. The solutions offered by Ozmo Devices are characterized by low power consumption and high integration, making them particularly suitable for wireless peripheral applications that demand a small form factor and extended battery life. This focus on efficiency and performance positions Ozmo Devices as a key player in enhancing wireless connectivity for modern electronic devices.

Astute Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer of network-based virtualization appliances, specializing in performance storage solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, the company is known for its VMware Ready Certified ViSX G3, which accelerates server and desktop virtualization as well as cloud computing infrastructures. The ViSX G3 also provides virtualization solutions for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Oracle, SAP, and SQL. Astute's patented DataPump Engine enhances performance by delivering high iSCSI IOPS and maintaining sustained random I/O performance, effectively eliminating bottlenecks that can hinder virtual machine and application efficiency. The company's products are distributed through a network of established solution providers, ensuring accessibility for users seeking to improve productivity and reduce IT costs.

Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.

Redfern Integrated Optics develops and manufactures optical transmitters based on proprietary PLANEX (Planar External Cavity Laser) technology, which enables high performance at low cost for various applications. RIO planar ECL consists of a gain chip and a planar waveguide circuit (PLC) with Bragg grating which forms a laser cavity. This has significant advantages such as; very narrow spectral linewidth, low phase noise and RIN, optimized chirp, low wavelength sensitivity to temperature and bias current, and low power consumption.

T-RAM Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in memory products utilizing its proprietary Thin-Capacitively-Coupled-Thyristor (TCCT) technology. This innovative approach enables the production of memory cells that are significantly smaller—one-fourth to one-eighth the size—compared to traditional 6T-SRAM technology. By leveraging its TCCT technology, T-RAM Semiconductor aims to deliver higher density and lower-cost High Performance Synchronous SRAM solutions. These products are designed to meet the discrete and embedded memory requirements of high-performance computer servers, networking, and telecommunications sectors.

Alphion Corporation specializes in providing broadband solutions for businesses and communities, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of optical fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) access systems, subsystems, and integrated photonic devices. The company offers a comprehensive range of passive optical network products designed for the rapidly growing FTTx market, catering to various deployment scenarios including national service providers, local telecom operators, multiple-system operators, and educational institutions. Alphion's GPON products are versatile, suitable for diverse environments from luxury developments to remote villages, ensuring reliable and affordable broadband access technologies for network operators and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2000, Alphion is headquartered in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.

Sequoia Communications is a fabless RF semiconductor company setting new benchmarks in multimode design and integration. The FullSpectra™ common architecture, developed by Sequoia Communications, allows a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols enabling effective communications across numerous wireless air standards. Based on the FullSpectra architecture, the SEQ7400 is a single-chip, 7-band multimode transceiver that supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA. The SEQ7400 uses a single polar modulator transmit architecture for all air standards, delivering the highest levels of integration in the industry. Typically external WCDMA LNAs and SAW filters are required, but the SEQ7400 integrates these functions into the chip and is the industry's first true monolithic receiver providing significant savings in bill-of-material (BOM), size and cost. The line of multimode RF products created by Sequoia Communications will continue to address the three key handset metrics of cost, size and power consumption.

Axiom Microdevices, Inc. specializes in providing integrated complementary metal oxide semiconductor power amplifiers for the cellular telephone market. Founded in 2002 and based in Irvine, California, the company focuses on advancing radio frequency integration to help customers minimize design complexities and reduce bill of materials. Axiom Microdevices has a global presence, with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. As of June 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.

Sequoia Communications is a fabless RF semiconductor company setting new benchmarks in multimode design and integration. The FullSpectra™ common architecture, developed by Sequoia Communications, allows a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols enabling effective communications across numerous wireless air standards. Based on the FullSpectra architecture, the SEQ7400 is a single-chip, 7-band multimode transceiver that supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA. The SEQ7400 uses a single polar modulator transmit architecture for all air standards, delivering the highest levels of integration in the industry. Typically external WCDMA LNAs and SAW filters are required, but the SEQ7400 integrates these functions into the chip and is the industry's first true monolithic receiver providing significant savings in bill-of-material (BOM), size and cost. The line of multimode RF products created by Sequoia Communications will continue to address the three key handset metrics of cost, size and power consumption.

Calypto Design Systems, Inc. specializes in technologies for hardware design, focusing on high-level synthesis, RTL power optimization, and functional verification. The company's flagship products include PowerPro, which automates RTL power optimization and can significantly reduce power consumption in designs, and the Catapult platform, which allows designers to create production-quality RTL from high-level descriptions using ANSI C++ or SystemC. This capability streamlines the design and verification process in hardware development. Additionally, Calypto offers SLEC, a sequential equivalence checker that verifies the correctness of RTL implementations against system-level models. Headquartered in San Jose, California, and with offices across Japan, India, Europe, and North America, Calypto serves a diverse clientele, including numerous Fortune 500 companies such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm. The company has established partnerships with leading Electronic Design Automation firms, further enhancing its position in the market since its founding in 2002.

Axiom Microdevices, Inc. specializes in providing integrated complementary metal oxide semiconductor power amplifiers for the cellular telephone market. Founded in 2002 and based in Irvine, California, the company focuses on advancing radio frequency integration to help customers minimize design complexities and reduce bill of materials. Axiom Microdevices has a global presence, with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. As of June 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Axiom Microdevices, Inc. specializes in providing integrated complementary metal oxide semiconductor power amplifiers for the cellular telephone market. Founded in 2002 and based in Irvine, California, the company focuses on advancing radio frequency integration to help customers minimize design complexities and reduce bill of materials. Axiom Microdevices has a global presence, with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. As of June 2009, it operates as a subsidiary of Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Calypto Design Systems, Inc. specializes in technologies for hardware design, focusing on high-level synthesis, RTL power optimization, and functional verification. The company's flagship products include PowerPro, which automates RTL power optimization and can significantly reduce power consumption in designs, and the Catapult platform, which allows designers to create production-quality RTL from high-level descriptions using ANSI C++ or SystemC. This capability streamlines the design and verification process in hardware development. Additionally, Calypto offers SLEC, a sequential equivalence checker that verifies the correctness of RTL implementations against system-level models. Headquartered in San Jose, California, and with offices across Japan, India, Europe, and North America, Calypto serves a diverse clientele, including numerous Fortune 500 companies such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm. The company has established partnerships with leading Electronic Design Automation firms, further enhancing its position in the market since its founding in 2002.

T-RAM Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in memory products utilizing its proprietary Thin-Capacitively-Coupled-Thyristor (TCCT) technology. This innovative approach enables the production of memory cells that are significantly smaller—one-fourth to one-eighth the size—compared to traditional 6T-SRAM technology. By leveraging its TCCT technology, T-RAM Semiconductor aims to deliver higher density and lower-cost High Performance Synchronous SRAM solutions. These products are designed to meet the discrete and embedded memory requirements of high-performance computer servers, networking, and telecommunications sectors.

Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.

SiRF Technology specializes in the development of semiconductor and software products that provide location awareness solutions. The company focuses on creating global positioning systems designed to integrate "location intelligence" into various consumer products. Its offerings include GPS semiconductors and tailored software that simplifies the complexities of GPS technology for manufacturers. This enables product developers to design and market affordable GPS-enabled devices efficiently, enhancing user experiences across a wide range of applications.

Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.

Teja Technologies, Inc., founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in the design and development of embedded networking and communications software tailored for multiprocessor architectures. The company offers products such as Teja NP and Teja FP, which assist equipment manufacturers in creating software applications for advanced multiprocessor system-on-chip architectures, including multicore processors, network processors, and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) with embedded processors. Teja's platform supports development for both fixed and reconfigurable silicon, making it a key player in the network processor software development sector. The company was acquired by Arc International plc in 2007.

Clearwater Networks (formerly XStream Logic) is developing the industry’s first single-processor packet processing solution capable of performing 7-layer packet processing at 10-Gigabit data rates. XStream’s family of network processors is targeted at solving the critical bottleneck in next-generation network infrastructure equipment: layers 4-7 packet processing. Edge and core routers, content-aware web switches, network attached storage devices, and other networking appliances all require the need to implement advanced services that are beyond the capability of existing semiconductor solutions. XStream ’s products are able to solve a wide variety of applications and advanced services using a simple, single-processor architecture that reduces system complexity and improves customers’ time to market.

Inphi Corporation is a provider of high-speed analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the communications, data center, and computing markets in the United States. The company specializes in products that enhance data transmission capabilities, including amplifiers, encoders, multiplexers, and clock recovery devices, operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps. These solutions are integral to the functionality of servers, routers, switches, and storage systems, addressing bandwidth bottlenecks and optimizing throughput while minimizing latency. Inphi collaborates with system vendors to create proprietary simulation models that predict performance prior to semiconductor fabrication. The company's extensive product line also supports applications in test and measurement equipment and military radar systems. Inphi sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and indirectly through module manufacturers and original design manufacturers. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Inphi was previously known as TCom Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.

Sandcraft is a designer and manufacturer of advanced processors, specializing in fabless semiconductors. The company develops microprocessors that serve as computing engines in high-performance electronic products, utilizing the MIPS architecture and a range of RISC CPU chips. Through its innovative designs, Sandcraft aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of electronic devices across various applications.

Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.

T-RAM Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in memory products utilizing its proprietary Thin-Capacitively-Coupled-Thyristor (TCCT) technology. This innovative approach enables the production of memory cells that are significantly smaller—one-fourth to one-eighth the size—compared to traditional 6T-SRAM technology. By leveraging its TCCT technology, T-RAM Semiconductor aims to deliver higher density and lower-cost High Performance Synchronous SRAM solutions. These products are designed to meet the discrete and embedded memory requirements of high-performance computer servers, networking, and telecommunications sectors.

Silicon Access Networks is a provider of an ultra-high performance chipsets for terabit routers and communication silicon to the networking and telecommunications market.