Patil Systems Inc. is renamed Cirrus Logic and co-founder Mike Hackworth moves headquarters to Silicon Valley.
Cirrus Logic co-founder Michael L. Hackworth becomes CEO, pioneering Cirrus Logic’s “fabless” model for semiconductor manufacturing.
1989
Cirrus Logic is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol CRUS.
1991
Cirrus Logic acquired Crystal Semiconductor, experts in mixed-signal ICs.
One of Cirrus Logic’s biggest and most important acquisitions, Austin-based Crystal Semiconductor established the company’s leadership in audio products and became the driving force of the company in the new millennium.
2000
Key patent brings advanced Cirrus Logic’s noise shaping technologies for truly great audio to a number of end user applications.
2007
Jason Rhode, Ph.D., becomes CEO of Cirrus Logic.
2014
Wolfson Microelectronics acquired by Cirrus Logic. The combined offerings of both companies have created a true global semiconductor powerhouse at the heart of the fast-growing market for high quality audio solutions.
2016-2017
Acquisitions and investments in IP for growth areas like voice biometrics, boosted amps and machine learning expanded Cirrus Logic’s worldwide presence into Madrid and Salt Lake City.
2020
John Forsyth was named Cirrus Logic’s president, with Jason Rhode remaining as chief executive officer.
2021
John Forsyth named as Cirrus Logic president and CEO, succeeding Jason Rhode.
