Signetics

Signetics Corporation was an American electronics manufacturer specifically established to make integrated circuits. Founded in 1961, they went on to develop a number of early microprocessors and support chips, as well as the widely used 555 timer chip. The company was bought by Philips in 1975 and incorporated in Philips Semiconductors (now NXP).

Signetics Corporation
IndustryIntegrated circuits
Founded1961
FounderDavid Allison, David James, Lionel Kattner, and Mark Weissenstern
FateAcquired by Philips
Headquarters,
USA
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