Applied Micro Circuits Corporation – AMCC

Applied Micro Circuits Corporation ( AppliedMicro ) is a global leader in energy conscious computing and connectivity solutions for telco, enterprise, data center, consumer and SMB applications. With a 30-year heritage as an innovator in high-speed connectivity and high performance embedded processing, AppliedMicro employs patented transport and embedded processor SoCs to provide high performance energy efficient products. AppliedMicro’s corporate headquarters are located in Santa Clara, California. Sales and engineering offices are located throughout the world.

Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) provides silicon solutions for cloud infrastructure and data centers, as well as connectivity products for edge, metro and long haul communications equipment. The Company’s products serve Computing and Connectivity markets. Its Computing products include the X-Gene family of server processors, based on the ARMv8 64-bit Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), which target mainstream cloud and data center infrastructure, including hyperscale, telco, enterprise and high performance computing. It also offers embedded computing products, which include HeliX family of processors, based on the ARM 64-bit ISA and its PowerPC products, based on Power Architecture. Its embedded Computing products are deployed in various applications, including networking and telecom, enterprise storage and industrial applications. The Connectivity business includes X-Weave family of products for service providers and public cloud, private cloud and enterprise data centers.

November 21, 2016: LOWELL, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSI) (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic semiconductor products, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC) (“AppliedMicro”), a global leader in Connectivity and Computing solutions for next-generation cloud infrastructure and Data Centers.

AMCC is a leading provider of essential components for the efficient processing, movement, and storage of information on a global scale. Combining extensive expertise in systems and software with high-performance silicon integration, the company offers comprehensive solutions encompassing silicon, hardware, and software for a range of critical applications.

AMCC focuses on delivering cutting-edge solutions for global wide area networks (WAN), embedded systems, storage area networks (SAN), and rapidly growing storage markets such as Serial ATA (SATA) RAID. With a deep understanding of industry requirements, the company provides the essential building blocks that power these vital networks and storage infrastructures.

At the core of AMCC's product portfolio is the PowerPC 400 series of embedded processors. These processors offer exceptional performance and a diverse range of features tailored to meet the demands of internet, communication, data storage, consumer electronics, and imaging applications. Renowned for their reliability and versatility, the PowerPC 400 processors have gained widespread acceptance from major networking, storage, and consumer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

AMCC's commitment to delivering best-in-class technology is evident through the success and adoption of the PowerPC 400 product line. The company continues to push the boundaries of innovation, catering to the evolving needs of the industry. With a strong presence in the market, AMCC plays a vital role in enabling the seamless flow of information across global networks and driving advancements in storage technology.