Xicor

Xicor, Inc. was acquired by Intersil Corporation in 2004. Xicor is a leader in digital potentiometers and system management products that complement Intersil’s current standard analog portfolio. Xicor also has a rapidly expanding portfolio of real time clocks, voltage references, power sequencing and display products that provide a natural extension to Intersil’s leadership position in the computing power management and flat panel display markets.
products:

Amplifiers Communications  – DSL Line Drivers  – High Speed Communications  – Laser Diode Control  – Voice Over IP Data Conversion – DACs/ADCs  – DCPs/DCCs Digital  – DSP Function Specific  – Memory  – MicroP/C ICs Display Products Interface ICs – RS-232  – RS-485, RS-422
Optical Storage Power Management – Battery Management  – Hot Plug Controllers  – Linear Regulation  – Power MOSFET Drivers  – Power Supply Support  – Switching Regulation Special Analog Switch/MUXes/Crosspoints Timing Circuits Video Voltage Reference Military/Space – Military ICs  – Radiation Hardened ICs

Xicor, Inc., also known as Xicor Corporation, was a semiconductor manufacturer that specialized in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs). The company was known for its innovative solutions in the areas of digital-to-analog converters (DACs), analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), voltage references, and other analog and mixed-signal ICs.
Product Portfolio: Xicor’s product offerings included a wide range of analog and mixed-signal ICs, such as:

Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs): These devices are used to convert digital signals into analog voltages and currents, commonly used in applications like audio equipment, instrumentation, and communication systems.
Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs): ADCs perform the reverse operation, converting analog signals into digital data, and are found in many data acquisition and measurement systems.
Voltage References: Xicor produced precision voltage reference ICs that provide stable and accurate voltage levels for other circuit components.
Non-Volatile Memory: The company was known for its NOVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM) products, which combined the benefits of SRAM and EEPROM technologies.

Applications: Xicor’s analog and mixed-signal ICs found applications in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, industrial automation, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and more. They were essential components in various electronic devices and systems.
Acquisition by Intersil: In 2004, Xicor was acquired by Intersil Corporation, another semiconductor manufacturer known for its analog and power management solutions. The acquisition expanded Intersil’s product portfolio and capabilities in the analog and mixed-signal IC market.
Legacy: While the Xicor brand may no longer be actively used today, many of the a