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Cirrus Logic

Semiconductor company with a substantial Edinburgh design centre developing audio and mixed-signal chips, originating in the former Wolfson Microelectronics business.

Company overview

Cirrus Logic is a fabless semiconductor company that develops high-precision, low-power integrated circuits for a range of applications. Specialising in mixed-signal processing, the company's product portfolio includes audio solutions such as codecs, amplifiers, and digital signal processors (DSPs). It has also expanded into other high-performance mixed-signal areas, providing components for haptics, sensing, camera control, and power-related functions. Its chips are primarily aimed at consumer electronics markets, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, and AR/VR devices. Cirrus Logic, Inc. is a US-based company with a significant UK presence through its design centre in Edinburgh. This UK operation has its origins in the acquisition of Wolfson Microelectronics.

Semiconductor activity

Primary capability: Analogue / Mixed-Signal Design. Supply-chain role: IC Design, Component Supplier.

Technologies and capabilities

  • Analogue
  • Mixed Signal
  • Mixed-Signal
  • Low-Power Design
  • Audio Processing
  • Haptics
  • Sensing
  • Power Management

Audio Codecs; Audio Amplifiers; Audio DSPs; Haptic Drivers; A/D And D/A Converters; Mixed-Signal ICs

Markets served

  • Smartphones
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • Wearables
  • AR/VR
  • PC Audio

UK presence

Edinburgh. Part of the Scotland cluster.

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