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'{{advert|date=December 2013}} {{Infobox company | name = Entropic Communications | logo = | logo_caption = | image = | image_caption = | trading_name = <!-- d/b/a/, doing business as - if different from legal name above --> | native_name = <!-- Company's name in home country language --> | native_name_lang = <!-- Use ISO 639-2 code, e.g. "fr" for French. If there is more than one native name, in different languages, enter those names using {{tl|lang}}, instead. --> | romanized_name = | former type = | type = | traded_as = | industry = | fate = | predecessor = | successor = | foundation = [[San Diego, California]] ({{Start date|2001}}) | founder = | defunct = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | location_city = | location_country = | locations = <!-- Number of locations, stores, offices, etc. --> | area_served = | key_people = [[Dr. Ted Tewksbury]](CEO) <ref>http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/10/681516/10107273/en/Entropic-Announces-CEO-Transition.html</ref> | products = [[Semiconductor]]s | production = | services = | revenue = | operating_income = | net_income = | aum = <!-- Only used with financial services companies --> | assets = | equity = | owner = | num_employees = | parent = | divisions = | subsid = | homepage = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} --> | footnotes = | intl = | bodystyle = }} '''Entropic Communications''' is a provider of [[semiconductor]] solutions for the connected home. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in [[San Diego, California]], USA, and maintains offices worldwide. The fabless semiconductor company is recognized for inventing the MoCA® ([[Multimedia over Coax Alliance]]) home networking technology, creating [[Direct Broadcast Satellite]] (DBS) Outdoor Unit (ODU) single-wire technology, and developing the industry’s first ARM® processor and OpenGL graphics [[Set-top box]] (STB), [[System-on-a-Chip]] (SoC). Entropic completed its initial public offering on December 7, 2007, listing on the [[NASDAQ]] exchange under the ticker symbol ENTR. Entropic was acquired by MaxLinear for a total consideration of $287 million on February 3, 2015. ==Products== Entropic is the only pure-play platform semiconductor company in the connected home market and offers a diverse portfolio of integrated circuit (IC) technology and advanced platform software solutions: * STB SoC Solutions: Entropic’s STB SoC portfolio is a comprehensive suite of digital STB components and system solutions for the worldwide satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television, or [[IPTV]], markets. Entropic’s STB products primarily consist of STB SoCs, but also include [[DOCSIS]] modems, interface devices and media processors. * Home Networking Solutions: In 2004, Entropic introduced its MoCA home networking solution, which was the industry’s first chipset to transform coaxial cable into a robust home network, thus spurring the Company’s entrance into the connected home market. The Company was the first to announce MoCA 1.0, 1.1 and MoCA 2.0, and its MoCA chips are deployed at most major U.S. service providers including [[Comcast]], [[Cox Communications]], [[DIRECTV]], [[Time Warner Cable]], and [[Verizon]] as well as throughout Europe via UPC/[[Liberty Global]]. * Broadband Access Solutions: Entropic delivers high-speed Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) broadband access solutions, under its c.LINK™ brand. The EoC technology delivers “last few hundred meter” connectivity for high-speed broadband access to single-family homes and multiple dwelling units. The technology is predominantly deployed in China, and helps MSOs meet the government-mandated Next Generation Broadband (NGB) initiative. * Direct Broadcast Satellite Outdoor Unit (DBS ODU) Solutions: Entropic pioneered DBS ODU technology, which simplifies the installation required to support simultaneous reception of multiple channels from multiple satellites over a single cable. The Company’s DBS ODU products include integrated circuits for its Band Translation Switch (BTS), Channel Stacking Switch (CSS™) and digital Channel Stacking Switch. Its DBS ODU technology is deployed at leading global DBS operators including [[DIRECTV]],<ref>{{cite web|title=DirecTV, Entropic Go South With MoCA|url=http://www.lightreading.com/directv-entropic-go-south-with-moca/d/d-id/700512|work=Light Reading|accessdate=12/01/2013}}</ref> [[DISH Network]], [[Canal Digital]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Canal Digital deploys Wistron NeWeb 's Entropic-based single-wire cable solution|url=http://www.displayplus.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=49077|work=Display Plus|accessdate=12/01/2013}}</ref> and Sky Italia<ref>{{cite web|last=Nichols|first=Tai|title=Sky Italia Approves WNC’s LNB Converter|url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/2013/09/16/sky-italia-approves-wncs-lnb-converter/|work=Via Satellite|accessdate=12/01/2013}}</ref> to name a few. ==Global Expansion== In 2005, the company began its global expansion with the opening of its Asia regional headquarters in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Opens Hong Kong Office|url=http://www.freshnews.com/news/63343/entropic-communications-opens-hong-kong-office|work=Freshnews.com|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref> The company expanded its Asia-Pacific presence in Korea in 2010 and in Japan in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications opens office in Japan|url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/entropic-communications-opens-office-in-japan--786397|work=telecompaper|publisher=Telecom.paper BV|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref> ==Controversy== In March of 2014, Entropic's former CEO [[Patrick Henry (businessman)|Patrick Henry]] was charged with three misdemeanors: assault, damage of a communication device, and criminal mischief. The charges stemmed from a drunken altercation at Sundance Film Festival involving reality TV star [[Ariane Bellamar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=What A Mug: Tech Tycoon Booked On Charges For Allegdly Beating Up ‘Beverly Hills Nannies’ Star Ariane Bellamar|url=http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/03/beverly-hills-nannies-star-ariane-bellamar-tech-tycoon-beat-patrick-henry-booked/|accessdate=2014-06-19}}</ref> On June 19th, 2014 he was found guilty of the assault charge; his sentence consisted of a $400 fine, 40 hours of community service, and counseling for alcohol and anger management.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tech Tycoon Patrick Henry Found GUILTY In Savage Beating Of Reality Star Ariane Bellamar|url=http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/06/ariane-bellamar-patrick-henry-found-guilty/|accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref> Patrick Henry was not immediately removed from his position. Media coverage in the immediate aftermath of the verdict questioned the appropriateness of allowing a convicted domestic violence abuser to keep his high-paying, high-visibility position at the firm.<ref>{{cite web|title=Justice Served? Tech Tycoon Found Guilty Of Assaulting Reality TV Star Will Keep His Seven-Figure Job Despite Conviction|url=http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/06/patrick-henry-ceo-entropic-assault-ariane-bellamar/|accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref> On November 10th, 2014, after several months of protest from shareholders, Dr. Ted Tewksbury replaced Patrick Henry as interim President and Chief Executive Officer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Announces CEO Transition|url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/entropic-announces-ceo-transition-120000409.html|accessdate=2014-11-29}}</ref> As of November 28th, 2014, the employee review site [[Glassdoor]] reports a 13% approval rating of the former CEO.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Reviews|url=http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Entropic-Communications-Reviews-E30991.htm|accessdate=2014-11-29}}</ref> One review from a high-profile Director describes "limited growth, especially for women"<ref>{{cite web|title=Director, Business Development & account Sales|url=http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Entropic-Communications-RVW4500369.htm|accessdate=2014-11-29}}</ref> and another alleges physical abuse.<ref>{{cite web|title=Abusive work environment for women|url=http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Entropic-Communications-RVW3759793.htm|accessdate=2014-11-29}}</ref> ==Major Acquisitions== * RF Magic, Inc. (2007) – Acquisition of DBS ODU technology and products<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Buys RF Magic|url=http://www.socaltech.com/entropic_communications_buys_rf_magic/s-0008495.html|work=socaltech.com|publisher=SOCALTECH LLC|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref> *[[Trident Microsystems]], Inc. (2012) Acquisition of selected assets related to Trident’s STB SoC solutions, including a comprehensive suite of digital STB components and system solutions for the worldwide satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television, or IPTV, markets<ref>{{cite web|last=Donohue|first=Steve|title=Entropic to buy Trident Microsystems set-top assets for $65M|url=http://www.fiercecable.com/story/entropic-buy-trident-microsystems-set-top-assets-65m/2012-02-27|work=FierceCable|publisher=FierceMarkets|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref> * [[PLX Technology]], Inc. (2012) – Acquisition of selected assets relating to PLX’s direct broadcast satellite intellectual property and corresponding technologies providing an accelerated roadmap for the digital channel stacking switch, or dCSS, semiconductor product<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Acquires Direct Broadcast Satellite Intellectual Property from PLX Technology|url=http://www.plxtech.com/about/news/pr/2012/0711|work=Press Release PLX Technologies|publisher=PLX Technologies|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref> * Mobius Semiconductor, Inc. (2013) Acquisition of assets related to low power, high performance analog mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, including high speed ADCs, DACs, ADPLLs, SERDES and other proprietary intellectual property<ref>{{cite web|last=Baumgartner|first=Jeff|title=Entropic Splashes Out $13M For Mobius Semiconductor|url=http://www.multichannel.com/technology/entropic-splashes-out-13m-mobius-semiconductor/143757|work=Multichannel News|publisher=NewBay Media, LLC|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Semiconductor companies]] [[Category:Companies based in San Diego, California]]'