Standard Microsystems Corporation
SMSC was a leading developer of Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions. Committed to providing connectivity solutions that enabled the widespread distribution of data across automobiles, consumer devices, PCs and other applications, SMSC had an innovative product lineup that included USB, MOST® technology automative networking, Kleer® technology, the JukeBlox® wireless audio platform, embedded system control and analog solutions such as thermal management and RightTouch capacitive sensing technology.
SMSC sold its ICs globally and offered complex, tailored, multi-functional solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers. The company was a key semiconductor supplier to consumer electronics companies. By collaborating with industry-leading customers, SMSC developed semi-custom and Application-Specific Standard Products (ASSPs) that allowed users to access and transfer their assets with ease and speed.
Microchip announced the acquisition of SMSC on May 2, 2012. The acquisition was completed on August 2, 2012
Automotive USB Products
Our automotive-qualified (AEC-Q100) USB products include USB hub ICs for USB 3.2 and 2.0 data transfer, power delivery solutions and Flash media card readers to bring your designs to market quickly and efficiently.
MOST® Technology
Supporting various physical layers and data transfer speeds (25, 50, 150 Mbps), our innovative Media-Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) technology ensures excellent Quality of Service (QoS) and seamless connectivity to create a robust multimedia connectivity backbone.
Capacitive Touch Sensors
Our turnkey controllers and touch libraries are designed to tackle modern design challenges and streamline the development of touch-enabled products.
Temperature Sensors
These sensors provide precise temperature monitoring, flexible design options and world-class support to meet your thermal design goals
Fan Controller ICs
Incorporating closed-loop control and fault detection to enhance system performance, our solutions offer precise temperature-based fan speed control.
Wireless Audio
Our wireless audio devices ensure high-quality, low-latency audio for headphones, speakers and other devices.
Security Products
Tailored to the PC, peripheral and embedded markets, our security products offer top-tier data transfer with AES inline encryption and sophisticated smart card reader controllers for secure identity management across multiple devices.
Embedded Controllers and Super I/O
Our embedded and industrial controllers are available long term and offer features such as fan tachometers, PECI support, GPIO pins and multiple interfaces.
Below, you will find how to access the application areas that were offered by SMSC
Automotive
Our automotive product portfolio enhances automotive infotainment connectivity to improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of modern vehicles.
Portable Consumer Electronics
We offer solutions to improve portable consumer electronics devices with compact, cost-efficient designs and extended battery life.
Industrial Applications
Our solutions can accommodate requirements for multiple connectivity options and industrial temperature support.
Audio and Speech
Our solutions enhance communication devices, home entertainment systems and assistive technologies with microcontrollers, development platforms and software to streamline development and boost performance.