Techwell Inc.
| Company type | Public (until acquisition) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Semiconductor |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Fate | Acquired by Intersil |
| Successor | Intersil Techwell division |
| Headquarters | San Jose , United States |
| Parent | Intersil |
Techwell Inc. was a fabless semiconductor company established in 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California. It later became part of Intersil as one of its divisions.
History
Techwell conducted its initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq in 2006, trading under the symbol NASDAQ: TWLL.
On March 22, 2010, Intersil completed the acquisition of Techwell for $370 million, strengthening its foothold in the industrial video sector.
The Intersil Techwell division focuses on creating semiconductor solutions for video equipment such as security surveillance systems, LCD entertainment panels, in-flight entertainment units, digital video recorders, and automotive backup cameras. This division is based in Milpitas, California.