Frank W. Schneider

Micrel, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets analog power integrated circuits (ICs), mixed-signal ICs and digital ICs. It also manufactures custom analog and mixed-signal circuits and provides wafer foundry services for customers that produce electronic systems for communications, consumer and military applications. The company operates through one segment: Semiconductor Products. It also offers radio frequency data communication products. Micrel was founded by Raymond D. Zinn in July 1978 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Advanced Power Technology, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-performance power semiconductors and modules for Radio Frequency (RF), Linear, and Switchmode applications. Power semiconductors manage and regulate electrical power by converting electricity into a form required by electrical and electronic products. They power semiconductors increase system efficiency, permit the design of more compact end products and improve features and functionality. They are primarily focused on the high power, high frequency segment of the power semiconductor market. High power refers to the ability to dissipate above one kilowatt, and high frequency refers to the ability to switch on and off at rates above 100 kilohertz. It is located in Bend, OR.

Ion Systems, Inc. is a provider of electrostatics management products and services for the control of static charge in manufacturing environments. The company was founded by Michael G. Yost and Scott Gehlke in 1978 and is headquartered in Alameda, CA.

GHz Technology, Inc. supplies silicon RF and microwave power transistors for application specific products. The company offers its services in different parts of the United States, Europe and Asia. The firm was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Sharp Electronics Corp. develops and manufactures electronic equipment, appliances, and components. Its products include solar, mobile electronics, entertainment, and business electronic products. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

GigPeak, Inc. supplied semiconductor and electro-optical component products. Its products include telecom, distribution, contribution and datacom wireless and RF MMICs. The company was founded by Avishay S. Katz and Andrea Betti-Berutto in March 2008 and was headquartered in San Jose, CA.