Microchip Technology

Atmel is a designer and manufacturer of semiconductors, specializing in a diverse range of products for various markets, including electronics, security, communications, computing, and automotive applications. The company is particularly known for its broad portfolio of programmable logic devices and low voltage nonvolatile memory integrated circuits. Atmel's offerings include microcontrollers based on its proprietary AVR and AVR32 architectures, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal components, and radio frequency devices. Additionally, the company produces EEPROM and Flash memory devices, focusing on providing system-level solutions built around flash microcontrollers.

SMSC is a prominent developer of Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, employing a comprehensive systems-level approach that integrates various technologies and intellectual property to produce distinctive products. The company's focus is on delivering connectivity solutions that facilitate data proliferation in personal computers, automobiles, portable consumer devices, and other applications. SMSC's portfolio includes feature-rich products that support multiple industry standards, such as USB and MOST automotive networking, as well as solutions for embedded system control and analog applications, including thermal management and capacitive sensing technologies. The company was acquired by Microchip Technology, further enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

Roving Networks is a company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing a variety of embedded modules, serial adapters, network access devices, and sensors. Their products enable access from Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PCs, PDAs, cell phones, networks, and facilitate machine-to-machine communications. In addition to these products, Roving Networks also offers antennas, Bluetooth adapters, and Bluetooth receivers.

Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in the development, design, licensing, and marketing of proprietary SuperFlash memory technology solutions. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse array of products, including standalone NOR flash memory, NAND flash controllers, smart card integrated circuits, flash microcontrollers, and radio frequency integrated circuits. Its SuperFlash technology is a reliable form of NOR flash memory used in various applications, allowing electronic systems to retain information when powered off. Silicon Storage Technology primarily focuses on licensing its embedded non-volatile memory technology to foundries, integrated device manufacturers, and fabless companies. Its products cater to several markets, including digital consumer electronics, networking, wireless communications, and Internet computing. The company distributes its products through representatives in Asia and via manufacturers' representatives and distributors in North America and Europe.

ZeroG Wireless is a developer of innovative wireless solutions aimed at connecting a wide range of devices to the Internet. The company specializes in the design and production of Wi-Fi I/O chips and modules, as well as development tools tailored for various applications. Its offerings cater to diverse industries including utility and smart energy, consumer electronics, industrial controls, remote device management, retail, as well as medical and healthcare sectors. By leveraging expertise in low-power, integrated design and embedded systems, ZeroG Wireless aims to facilitate the seamless integration of wireless connectivity into numerous devices, thereby addressing the growing demand for reliable and efficient Internet access in an increasingly connected world.

R&E International, established as a private entity, specializes in the development and manufacturing of integrated circuits (ICs), including both standard and application-specific ICs (ASICs). Their primary focus lies in producing these components for security and life-safety applications, such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors within life-safety systems.

Hi-Tech Software specializes in providing software development tools for embedded systems, focusing on compilers and integrated development environments tailored for microcontroller and DSP chip architectures. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Acacia Ridge, Australia, the company has expanded its reach with additional offices in the United States. Hi-Tech Software serves embedded system developers both online and through a global network of distributors. Its product offerings include advanced development tools such as whole-program compilation technology and omniscient code generation. As of 2009, Hi-Tech Software operates as a subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc.