Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ:CRUS) specializes in the design and development of high-precision analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, with a focus on audio and voice signal processing. Its portfolio addresses end-to-end audio solutions that span analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), CODECs, amplifiers, and power-management ICs. These components are widely integrated by leading smartphone manufacturers, consumer audio producers, automotive infotainment suppliers and industrial equipment developers, enabling enhanced sound quality, efficient power consumption and advanced voice interaction capabilities.
Among its key offerings, Cirrus Logic provides custom audio codecs optimized for mobile and portable applications, along with dedicated digital signal processors tailored to voice-recognition and active-noise-cancellation applications. The company also delivers haptic drivers for touch-feedback systems, supporting immersive user interfaces across a variety of devices. Its mixed-signal expertise extends to power-management solutions that help manufacturers balance performance, thermal constraints and battery life in compact form factors.
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Cirrus Logic has expanded its global footprint through multiple design centers and sales offices across North America, Europe and Asia. A significant milestone was the company’s 2014 acquisition of Wolfson Microelectronics, which broadened its audio product line and strengthened customer relationships in the premium consumer electronics market. Cirrus Logic’s leadership team, led by President and CEO John V. Forsyth, continues to drive innovation in audio and mixed-signal processing while maintaining close collaborations with top-tier original equipment manufacturers and technology partners worldwide.
