Robert Cadman

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. engages in designing, development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of high-performance solutions for embedded systems, from automotive, industrial and networking platforms to highly interactive consumer devices. Its programmable systems-on-chip, general-purpose microcontrollers, analog ICs, wireless and USB-C based connectivity solutions and memories help engineers design differentiated products. The firm operates through the following segments: The Microcontroller and Connectivity Division (MCD), and the Memory Products Division (MPD). The company was founded by Thurman John Rodgers in December 1982 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Dallas Semiconductor Corp. designs and manufactures electronic chips and chip based subsystems. Its communications products include analog, silicon oscillators, digital potentiometers, and mixed signal semiconductors. It is a subsidiary of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The company was founded in 1984 by C. Vincent Prothro and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

eSilicon Corp. specializes in designing, productizing, and manufacturing of application specific integrated circuits. Its services include ASIC design services, custom three-dimensional packaging, high bandwidth memory solutions, semiconductor manufacturing services, multi-project wafer, and design and test services. The company was founded by Duy-Loan T. Le, John R. Harding, A. J. Sen, and Patrick Kwok in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Ericsson, Inc. develops and markets wireless infrastructure equipment. Its products include antennas, transmitters, switching systems and other gears used to build wireless networks. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.