Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (TI) is a multinational semiconductor company based in Texas, United States. It is renowned for its development, manufacturing, and sale of semiconductors and computer technology, primarily focusing on innovative digital signal processing and analog circuitry. In addition to its semiconductor business, TI also offers solutions in sensing and control, educational products, and digital light processing.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, TI has manufacturing, design, and sales offices in more than 25 countries. It is the world's largest manufacturer of digital signal processors (DSPs) and analog circuit components, with its analog and digital signal processing technologies holding a dominant position worldwide.
After successive acquisitions of Fairchild Semiconductor's manufacturing division and Chengdu Cension Semiconductor, in 2011, TI further solidified its position as a leading analog semiconductor giant by acquiring National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion.