ISSI

Semiconductors

Active
United States Founded 1988
Total raised
Stage
Founded
1988
Headcount
19
HQ
United States
Sector

About

Integrated Silicon Solution Inc (ISSI) specializes in developing and marketing high-performance integrated circuits for various markets, such as automotive, communications, digital consumer, industrial, and medical. Their main products include low power SRAM, high-speed SRAM, low and medium density DRAM, NOR flash products, and high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.

In 2018, ISSI acquired the R&D center of Sigma Designs, which was previously established after Sigma Designs' acquisition of CopperGate, a home-networking chip maker in 2009. The R&D center, located in Israel, is responsible for developing G.hn communication protocol solutions that allow connectivity of home appliances through existing cables like power lines, telephone lines, and coax cables, and facilitate content distribution to various screens within the home. The chips developed by this center are sold to manufacturers of converters and other home communication solutions.

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What is ISSI's primary business focus?
ISSI specializes in developing and marketing high-performance integrated circuits for markets including automotive, communications, digital consumer, industrial, and medical. Their product line includes SRAM, DRAM, NOR flash, and high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
When did ISSI establish a presence in Israel?
ISSI established a presence in Israel in May 2018.
What significant acquisition did ISSI complete in 2018?
In February 2018, ISSI acquired the wired connectivity business of Sigma Designs, Inc., which included an R&D center in Israel.
What is the function of the R&D center ISSI acquired from Sigma Designs?
The R&D center acquired by ISSI is responsible for developing G.hn communication protocol solutions. These solutions enable connectivity of home appliances through existing cables like power lines, telephone lines, and coax cables, facilitating content distribution within the home.
What types of products are developed by ISSI's Israeli R&D center?
The Israeli R&D center develops chips for G.hn communication protocol solutions, which are sold to manufacturers of converters and other home communication solutions.
What was the history of the R&D center acquired by ISSI?
The R&D center acquired by ISSI was originally established after Sigma Designs' acquisition of CopperGate, a home-networking chip maker, in 2009.
How many employees does ISSI have globally?
ISSI has 253 employees worldwide.
What is the approximate employee count for ISSI in Israel?
ISSI has 19 employees in Israel.

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