- Mobile phone end-market, which is 70% of the semiconductor revenue, was almost negligible three years ago. But after the acquisition of SiBEAM, Silicon Image focused on the mobile opportunity.
- To get started, you’ll need to install the Beam Mobile App on your smart phone or tablet. To install the Beam Mobile App on your device, search for “Beam” in the App Store on iOS or Play Store on Android then select and install the app offered by Suitable Technologies. Click “INSTALL” to begin the installation process.
- SiBEAM is the first to build 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology. SiBEAM is a founding member of the WirelessHD™ special interest group and intends to support delivery of the first uncompressed wireless high-definition digital interface for A/V networks, the first of many applications for SiBEAM’s innovative technology.
- The WirelessHD Consortium is a special interest group that has defined standards for this new technology, and SiBEAM, a subsidiary of Silicon Image (the guys behind connectivity standards like MHL), is one of the companies that have been working extensively on this.
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SiBEAM is a pioneer in developing intelligent millimeter wave technologies for wireless communications. The company was the first to build 60GHz chipsets using standard CMOS technology.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Semiconductor |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California, United States |
| Parent | Lattice Semiconductor |
| Website | www.sibeam.com |
SiBEAM Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lattice Semiconductor, is a fabless semiconductor company that provides integrated circuits and system solutions[buzzword] for millimeter-wave (mmWave) wireless communications and sensing.
SiBEAM was founded to commercialize pioneering millimeter wave wireless technology developed at the labs of University of California, Berkeley. The company was also first to market with wireless gigabit mobile video products. SiBEAM is based in Sunnyvale.
History[edit]
SiBEAM was founded in 2004 by researchers in wireless communications from the University of California, Berkeley. Backed by companies including Panasonic, Samsung, Cisco Systems, and Best Buy.[1][2][3][4] The company raised over $112 million of venture capital financing from U.S. Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Foundation Capital, and Lux Capital in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2010.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] SiBEAM was noted by several publications as one of the promising startup companies in its industry.[12][13]
In April, 2011 SiBEAM was acquired by Silicon Image for $25.5 million in cash and Silicon Image stock.[14][15]
On January 5, 2015 Silicon Image Re-Launched SiBEAM, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary to drive market development of millimeter-wave products, technologies and solutions[buzzword][16]
On March 15, 2015, Silicon Image was acquired by Lattice Semiconductor in an all-cash acquisition, valued at approximately $606.6 million (or approximately $466.6 million on an enterprise value basis).[17] SiBEAM became a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Lattice Semiconductor on June 1, 2015.
On July 18, 2018 Lattice Semiconductor announced that they 'will discontinue its millimeter wave business, which is expected to result in approximately $25 million of primarily non-cash restructuring and impairment charges in the second quarter of 2018, and an annualized reduction in operating expenses of approximately $13 million.'[18]
References[edit]
- ^Panasonic and Samsung invest in SiBEAM to promote WirelessHD. Venture Beat, December 1, 2008
- ^Panasonic, Samsung Invest in SiBeam. PC Magazine, December 1, 2008
- ^Panasonic, Samsung invest in SiBEAM. Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal, December 1, 2008
- ^Best Buy, Cisco, Others Add $36.5M to SiBeam. PC Magazine, March 9, 2010
- ^SiBEAM, Fidelis, Imperva and more. The Deal. April 7, 2008
- ^SiBeam gains $40 million in funding. EETimes, April 7, 2008
- ^Fabless chipmaker raises $40M. The Deal, April 7, 2008
- ^SiBeam Adds $40 Million in New Funding. New York Times Deal Book, April 8, 2008
- ^SiBEAM, Inc. Secures $21 Million in Series B Funding. Venture Capital Reporter, August 22, 2006
- ^Wireless startup gets $15 million. Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal, July 26, 2005
- ^SiBEAM raises $36.5M for wireless video transfer technology. Venture Beat, March 9, 2010
- ^SiBEAM, Inc., Recognized by EE Times As Emerging Startup To Watch for Fourth Consecutive Year. EETimes, February 10, 2009
- ^AO100 Top Private Companies for 2007
- ^Silicon Image Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire SiBEAM Silicon Image Press Release, April 14, 2011
- ^Silicon Image Completes Acquisition of SiBEAM Silicon Image Press Release, May 16, 2011
- ^http://www.sibeam.com/en/News/2015/2015-01%20Introducing%20Sibeam.aspx
- ^http://www.latticesemi.com/About/Newsroom/PressReleases/2015/201509LatticeAcquiresSiliconImage.aspx
- ^[1] Lattice Semiconductor News Release : Lattice Semiconductor Takes Additional Action to Reduce Operating Expenses; Company to Discontinue Millimeter Wave Business to Focus on Core Business Opportunities.
- Wireless HD coming to homes. CNN / Fortune, February 18, 2009
- SiBeam takes wraps off Wireless HD technology. EETimes, June 27, 2007
- Amimon makes headway with high-speed home video networking. Venture Beat, December 9, 2008
- SiBEAM Goes 60 GHz. DailyWireless, June 27, 2007
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