Luminary Micro/Texas Instruments
Luminary Micro, today known as Texas Instruments, is a renowned semiconductor manufacturer that traces its origins back to 1951. The company was originally founded as Luminary Micro in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, to focus on providing high-quality, low-cost, and easy-to-use microcontrollers. Luminary Micro was later acquired by Texas Instruments in May 2009, solidifying their position as one of the global leaders in the semiconductor industry.
As Texas Instruments, the company offers a broad spectrum of semiconductor technologies, with its headquarters based in Dallas, Texas, USA. The product range is diverse, with the main categories including integrated circuits (ICs), embedded processors, and microcontrollers. The company is particularly well-regarded for its ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, introduced to the market while operating under Luminary Micro. These microcontrollers revolutionized the industry with their unique combination of low cost, ease of use, and advanced capabilities. Texas Instruments continues to innovate and expand its product portfolio, maintaining a strong and competitive presence in the global semiconductor market.
- Founded in 1951 as Luminary Micro, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Acquired by Texas Instruments in May 2009
- Main categories of products: integrated circuits (ICs), embedded processors, and microcontrollers
- Known for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
- Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA