Innovation thrives in Silicon 60 list of startups

Innovation thrives in Silicon 60 list of startups

EE Times has added 17 new innovators in version 14.0 of our Silicon 60 list of emerging startups. The newcomers include EDA, memory technology and processor companies along with sensors and haptics, wireless communications, power semiconductors, optoelectronics, audio and security.

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Our list of emerging startups, first published in April 2004, is updated regularly to reflect current technology and market conditions. To make way for newcomers, some companies have dropped off the list either because they have been acquired, moved on to an initial public offering of shares or have simply matured.

Companies added to the latest version of the Silicon 60 are highlighted in red in the alphabetical listings below. They were selected based on a mix of criteria, including: technology, intended market, maturity, financial position, investment profile and executive leadership.

The Silicon 60 list includes companies developing semiconductor technologies for analog circuits, memory, logic, power, MEMS, optoelectronics, wired and wireless communications, EDA software and development support, foundry manufacturing, semiconductor production equipment, electronic subsystems, packaging and materials. They are emerging companies we deem important to follow.

We welcome nominations of emerging startups for inclusion in a future iteration of the EE Times Silicon 60 list. Nominations should be supported by a short citation explaining why a company merits consideration on a future list.

Send comments and nominations to Peter Clarke (peter.clarke@ubm.com).
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