XLNX Profile
Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) is an American technology company that designs and manufactures programmable logic devices and software development tools. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Xilinx's products are used in a wide range of applications, including aerospace and defense, automotive, broadcast, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and scientific research. The company's product portfolio includes field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), system-on-chips (SoCs), and other programmable devices.
Xilinx is known for its innovative technology and has pioneered several industry firsts, including the first FPGA in 1985 and the first 28-nanometer FPGA in 2010. The company has a strong focus on research and development, investing heavily in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 5G wireless communications.
Xilinx operates in several markets, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company has a strong presence in the aerospace and defense market, where its products are used in applications such as radar, imaging, and communications systems. Xilinx is also a leading provider of technology for the automotive industry, where its products are used in applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.
In October 2020, Xilinx announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in a deal worth $35 billion. The acquisition combines two industry leaders in high-performance computing, creating a company with a broad portfolio of advanced technologies.
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