Fairchild Semiconductor
Founded in 1957 in San Jose, California, Fairchild Semiconductor is a pioneer in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Named after its founder Sherman Fairchild, the company has greatly contributed to the technological advancements that have shaped our world today. From the start, Fairchild Semiconductor has been known for its innovative approach, setting the industry standards in high-performance semiconductor products.
Fairchild Semiconductor offers an extensive portfolio of power semiconductors, mobile semiconductors, and optoelectronics. The company is particularly known for developing the first commercially viable integrated circuit in 1961, which has been a game-changer in the technology industry. Their breakthrough accomplishments also include the first planar silicon transistor and the first CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor), a technology that is now used in the majority of digital electronic devices.
In the field of power semiconductors, Fairchild Semiconductor provides solutions for mobile and wireless applications, lighting, computing, power supply, and motor control. In the mobile segment, their range of products includes core chips for mobile devices and related accessories. The optoelectronics division produces LEDs, photodetectors, and optocouplers, amongst others. Overall, Fairchild Semiconductor continually strives to meet the growing needs of the ever-evolving technology landscape.
- Established in 1957 in San Jose, California.
- Developed the first commercially viable integrated circuit in 1961.
- Fairchild Semiconductor was acquired by ON Semiconductor in September 2016.
- Offers a wide range of products in power semiconductors, mobile semiconductors, and optoelectronics.
- Provides solutions for various applications including mobile and wireless applications, lighting, computing, power supply, and motor control.