National Semiconductor Acquires GTronix; Adds to Analog Audio and Voice Processing Capabilities for Wireless Handset Applications

GTronix’s solutions enhance audio user-interface and voice processing and are well suited for applications where small form factor, low power, low latency and undistorted signals are critical. Its proprietary technology provides very low power solutions for noise cancellation in mobile applications such as wireless handsets and audio accessories.

For more than 50 years, National Semiconductor has been a world leader in analog technology. Its vast portfolio of analog products includes acoustic integrated circuits and subsystems, which enable high-fidelity sound in a myriad of electronic systems. National’s audio product portfolio includes the energy-efficient BoomerTM audio amplifier, which has been adopted by numerous wireless handset customers, including global leaders in the personal mobile device market.

GTronix is based in Fremont, Calif. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.