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Who were the founders of VLSI Technology, Inc.?
The founders of VLSI Technology, Inc. were Jack Balletto, Dan Floyd, Gunnar Wetlesen, and Doug Fairbairn.
Where was the headquarters of VLSI Technology, Inc. located?
The headquarters of VLSI Technology, Inc. was located at 1109 McKay Drive in San Jose, Silicon Valley.
What was the significant contribution of VLSI Technology in the semiconductor industry?
VLSI Technology, Inc. defined the leading edge of the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) business, which accelerated the push of powerful embedded systems into affordable products.
Why did VLSI Technology have to drop the designation of 'VTI' in the mid-1980s?
VLSI Technology had to drop the designation of 'VTI' in the mid-1980s because of a trademark conflict.
What was the outcome of VLSI Technology's acquisition in June 1999?
VLSI Technology was acquired in June 1999 for about $1 billion by Philips Electronics and is today a part of the Philips spin-off NXP Semiconductors.
Study Notes
VLSI Technology, Inc.
- Designed and manufactured custom and semi-custom integrated circuits (ICs)
- Based in Silicon Valley, with headquarters at 1109 McKay Drive in San Jose
History and Founders
- Founded in 1979 by a trio from Fairchild Semiconductor by way of Synertek: Jack Balletto, Dan Floyd, and Gunnar Wetlesen
- Co-founded by Doug Fairbairn of Xerox PARC and Lambda (later VLSI D)
Impact and Industry
- Defined the leading edge of the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) business alongside LSI Logic
- Accelerated the push of powerful embedded systems into affordable products
Acquisition and Legacy
- Acquired by Philips Electronics in June 1999 for about $1 billion
- Today, a part of the Philips spin-off NXP Semiconductors
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