Analog Devices, a supplier of analogue, mixed-signal and
digital signal processing semiconductors, has announced the acquisition of Santa
Rosa, California-based OneTree Microdevices, a privately-held fabless
semiconductor company offering solutions for emerging broadband networks, on
undisclosed terms.
ADI is a major supplier of mixed signal solutions for cable
access, ranging from data converters to clocking and control/power
conditioning. Through the acquisition of OneTree Microdevices’ GaAs and GaN
amplifier portfolio, which are designed to offer enhanced linearity, output
power and efficiency, ADI will be able to address the complete signal chain for
next-generation cable access networks.
broadband networks, having developed a range of key components for CATV,
including enabling support for DOCSIS 3.1 technology, and FTTH networks. Analog
Devices noted that cable operators are adopting next generation architectures
such as DOCSIS 3.1 and remote PHY to increase the capacity of their networks,
which the acquired OneTree assets will enable it to serve.
Analog Devices recently completed the acquisition of Linear
Technology, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of a broad range of analogue
integrated circuits for major customers worldwide, for a total of approximately
$14.8 billion in cash and stock.
Linear Technology’s products are designed to provide the
bridge between analogue and digital electronics, with applications in markets
including communications, networking, industrial, automotive, computer,
instrumentation and consumer. The company’s products span power management,
data conversion, signal conditioning, RF and interface ICs, subsystems and
wireless sensor networks.
Commenting on the acquisition, Greg Henderson, VP, RF and
microwave business at Analog Devices, said, “…. with OneTree Microdevices,
ADI is positioned to solve the bandwidth and power efficiency challenges facing
cable operators in their efforts to increase broadband Internet services for
homes and businesses… OneTree’s expertise aligns with ADI’s focus on GaN
technology and extends its portfolio of RF and microwave signal chain solutions
for infrastructure, defence and instrumentation markets”.