Silicon Laboratories

Silicon Laboratories designs and manufactures semiconductors, silicon devices, and software for Internet of Things infrastructure. The company focuses on microcontrollers, wireless system-on-chips, and modules, offering comprehensive software stacks, firmware, and the Simplicity Studio development platform. Their approach delivers integrated, secure, and intelligent wireless connectivity solutions for embedded systems.

Founded in 1996 by Nav Sooch, Dave Welland, and Jeff Scott, all Crystal Semiconductor alumni, Silicon Laboratories began with a key insight. This led to their first product in 1998, an updated direct access arrangement (DAA) design. Early company efforts prioritized integrating radio frequency and CMOS technologies to reduce modem component size and cost.

Silicon Laboratories serves electronics design engineers and manufacturers worldwide within the expansive Internet of Things ecosystem. The company’s vision centers on enabling a more connected world through its secure, intelligent wireless technology. They aspire to be a premier provider of essential components powering diverse IoT applications and devices, advancing global connectivity.