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'''Open-Silicon''' is a semiconductor company founded in 2003. |
'''Open-Silicon''' is a semiconductor company founded in 2003. |
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Open-Silicon was acquired by '''OpenFive |
Open-Silicon was acquired by '''OpenFive''' in September, 2021. |
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==Corporate history== |
==Corporate history== |
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Open-Silicon was founded in 2003 by |
Open-Silicon was founded in 2003 by Naveed Sherwani, Satya Gupta and Scott Houghton. Initial funding was provided by [[Sequoia Capital]], [[Norwest Venture Partners]], and [[InterWest Partners]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.open-silicon.com/company/news-events/press-releases/initial-funding/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130130194605/http://www.open-silicon.com/company/news-events/press-releases/initial-funding/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 30, 2013|title=Open-Silicon Inc. Secures $19.5 Million in Funding|date=March 29, 2004}}</ref> In December 2007 [[Unicorn Investment Bank]] acquired 75% of Open-Silicon for $190M, with the rest of the company employee-owned.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eetimes.com/rss/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=205201890&cid=RSSfeed_eetimes_newsRSS|title=Bahrain Bank Buys Stake in Open-Silicon|date=December 24, 2007}}</ref> |
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In May 2007, Open-Silicon acquired |
In May 2007, Open-Silicon acquired Zenasis Technologies, a maker of processor optimization [[Electronic design automation|EDA software]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edn.com/article/459760-Open_Silicon_acquires_Zenasis_hybrid_optimization_technology.php|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730005431/http://www.edn.com/article/459760-Open_Silicon_acquires_Zenasis_hybrid_optimization_technology.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 30, 2012|title=Open-Silicon Acquires Zenasis Hybrid Optimization Technology|date=May 7, 2007}}</ref> This technology has also been expanded by Open-Silicon to focus on low power design and process variability management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edn.com/blog/Practical_Chip_Design/37523-When_an_ASIC_vendor_partners_with_an_EDA_vendor_a_new_model.php|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731043046/http://www.edn.com/blog/Practical_Chip_Design/37523-When_an_ASIC_vendor_partners_with_an_EDA_vendor_a_new_model.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 31, 2012|title=When an ASIC Vendor Partners with an EDA Vendor: A New Model|date=November 12, 2008}}</ref> |
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In 2009 Open-Silicon acquired design services firm |
In 2009 Open-Silicon acquired design services firm Silicon Logic Engineering (SLE). This acquisition has enhanced the company's derivative [[IC design]] capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/open-silicon-acquires-design-services-firm/|title=Open-Silicon Acquires Design Services Firm|date=January 12, 2010}}</ref> In 2010 the company opened new facilities in [[Research Triangle Park]], [[North Carolina]], and [[Pune]], India, to provide additional support for derivative IC design. |
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In 2012, Open-Silicon acquired and grew substantial design operations in [[Pakistan]] and [[Taiwan]]. |
In 2012, Open-Silicon acquired and grew substantial design operations in [[Pakistan]] and [[Taiwan]]. |
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On August 17, 2020, SiFive acquires Open-Silicon and names it OpenFive, an independent business unit of SiFive. |
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On Sept. 1, 2022, Canadian semiconductor licensing company Alphawave acquires SiFive’s OpenFive business unit for $210 million. |
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==Products and services== |
==Products and services== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090317072532/http://www.open-silicon.com/ Open-Silicon Home page] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090317072532/http://www.open-silicon.com/ Open-Silicon Home page] |
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*[http://www.sifive.com/ SiFive Home page] |
*[http://www.sifive.com/ SiFive Home page] |
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*[http://www.awaveip.com/ Alphawave IP Home page] |
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Latest revision as of 03:31, 27 October 2024
| Industry | Semiconductors, Electronics |
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| Founded | 2003 |
| Founders | Dr. Naveed Sherwani, Dr. Satya Gupta, Scott Houghton |
| Headquarters | Milpitas, California, USA |
| Products | ASICs, system-on-a-chip, integrated circuits |
Number of employees | 400 as of 2013 |
Open-Silicon is a semiconductor company founded in 2003.
Open-Silicon was acquired by OpenFive in September, 2021.
Corporate history
[edit]Open-Silicon was founded in 2003 by Naveed Sherwani, Satya Gupta and Scott Houghton. Initial funding was provided by Sequoia Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, and InterWest Partners.[1] In December 2007 Unicorn Investment Bank acquired 75% of Open-Silicon for $190M, with the rest of the company employee-owned.[2]
In May 2007, Open-Silicon acquired Zenasis Technologies, a maker of processor optimization EDA software.[3] This technology has also been expanded by Open-Silicon to focus on low power design and process variability management.[4]
In 2009 Open-Silicon acquired design services firm Silicon Logic Engineering (SLE). This acquisition has enhanced the company's derivative IC design capabilities.[5] In 2010 the company opened new facilities in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and Pune, India, to provide additional support for derivative IC design.
In 2012, Open-Silicon acquired and grew substantial design operations in Pakistan and Taiwan.
On August 17, 2020, SiFive acquires Open-Silicon and names it OpenFive, an independent business unit of SiFive.
On Sept. 1, 2022, Canadian semiconductor licensing company Alphawave acquires SiFive’s OpenFive business unit for $210 million.
Products and services
[edit]Open-Silicon's business model is called the OpenMODEL.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Open-Silicon Inc. Secures $19.5 Million in Funding". March 29, 2004. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013.
- ^ "Bahrain Bank Buys Stake in Open-Silicon". December 24, 2007.
- ^ "Open-Silicon Acquires Zenasis Hybrid Optimization Technology". May 7, 2007. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012.
- ^ "When an ASIC Vendor Partners with an EDA Vendor: A New Model". November 12, 2008. Archived from the original on July 31, 2012.
- ^ "Open-Silicon Acquires Design Services Firm". January 12, 2010.
- ^ "Open Silicon thriving and hiring in downturn". January 12, 2009.