Troy Shull

UMC Japan engages in the manufacture and sale of semiconductor memory chips, logical integrated circuits and other original equipment such as LCD drivers, controllers, memories for mobile telephones, optical disc drivers for DVD players. It is also involved in providing technical support service. Its operations are carried out through the following divisions: Logic products; Memory products (semiconductor memory chips), Purchased products and Other. It is a subsidiary of Taiwan-based United Microelectronics Corp. The company was founded in May 1984 and is headquartered in Tateyama, Japan.

STMicroelectronics, Inc. manufactures and markets semiconductor devices. It produces application-specific analog chips and power conversion devices. The firm's products include memories, microcontrollers, transistors and analog mixed signal integrated circuits. Its products are used in discrete devices, camera modules mobile phones and automotive integrated circuits. The company was founded on August 4, 1983 and is headquartered in Coppell, TX.

Xcieve Corp. operates as a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company. It develops RF silicon solutions for television signal reception which replace the bulky 'Can' tuner modules traditionally used inside television sets. The firm produces silicon tuner which provides performance surpassing that of tuner modules. The company was founded by Pierre Favrat on July 1, 2001 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.