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Cirrus Logic, founded in 1984, is a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications.
Cirrus Logic
Timeline:
1981: Dr. Suhas Patil establishes Patil Systems, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing on integrated circuit solutions for the burgeoning PC components market.
1984: The company is renamed Cirrus Logic, and co-founder Mike Hackworth relocates the headquarters to Silicon Valley.
1989: Cirrus Logic becomes a publicly traded company, listing on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CRUS.
1991: The company acquires Crystal Semiconductor, enhancing its capabilities in analog and mixed-signal converter integrated circuits.
1998: Cirrus Logic exits the PC graphics card business to concentrate on mixed-signal technologies.
2000: The company moves its headquarters to Austin, Texas, positioning itself in a growing tech hub.
2007: Jason Rhode is appointed President and CEO, succeeding David D. French.
2004: Cirrus Logic acquires UK-based Wolfson Microelectronics, expanding its audio IC portfolio.
2021: John Forsyth becomes CEO, succeeding Jason Rhode.
Throughout its history, Cirrus Logic has evolved from a PC components startup to a global leader in mixed-signal processing solutions, maintaining a strong commitment to innovation in the semiconductor industry.
