Encore Semiconductor

San Diego, California-based Encore Semiconductor provides specialized engineering design services and custom solutions for integrated circuits, intellectual property, and system-on-chip development to the semiconductor and electronics industries. The firm operates a service-based model offering on-demand resource augmentation, firmware development, and systems engineering to original equipment manufacturers and subsystem vendors across the aerospace, defense, automotive, and telecommunications sectors. In 2019, the company established a strategic partnership with Trusted Semi, led by Chief Executive Officer Al Hurst, to deliver integrated circuit development services specifically targeting United States government and defense applications. While specific financial metrics such as funding, valuation, and employee count remain undisclosed, the ITAR-compliant organization was recognized by Semiconductor Review as a top industry company in 2020 under the sales leadership of Vice President Scott Monroe. Encore Semiconductor was established in 2011 by an undisclosed founding team.