Silicon Wave

Silicon Wave Inc. was a pioneer in the fabless semiconductor industry, specializing in the development of highly integrated silicon solutions for Bluetooth wireless technology. The company was instrumental in bringing early Bluetooth-enabled devices to market, providing chips that facilitated short-range wireless communication for various applications before being acquired by Broadcom in 2002.

San Diego, California, USA

Small to medium-sized (estimated 150-200 employees at its peak before acquisition).

About Us

- Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Silicon Wave Inc. - quickly established itself as a leading innovator in the emerging Bluetooth market. - It developed sophisticated radio frequency (RF) and baseband integrated circuits that enabled wireless connectivity in a compact and power-efficient manner. - The company's technology was adopted by major electronics manufacturers, contributing significantly to the early adoption and standardization of Bluetooth. - Its success led to its acquisition by Broadcom Corporation in March 2002, integrating its Bluetooth operations into Broadcom's wireless division.

Specialties & Industries

Bluetooth technologyWireless communicationRF Integrated Circuits (RFIC)Baseband processorsSemiconductor designFabless manufacturing.Software DevelopmentCloud ComputingStartupPrivate CompanyB2B

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