ITT Semiconductors

ITT Corporation, originally International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation, was a global manufacturing conglomerate with a diverse range of products and services. Founded in 1920, it started as a telecommunications company and expanded into various industries over the decades.

Specializing in early Germanium transistors and diodes, ITT's Semiconductor division was a key player in international telecommunications manufacturing and systems, also serving as a defense contractor. The division's focus included designing and producing Integrated Circuits for consumer audio, video, text, television, telephony, automotive products, and industrial controllers.

Beginning in 1964, ITT commenced the assembly of their metal can transistors at a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, spanning 100,000 square feet. The Cascis manufacturing facility, a 100,000 square-foot site opened in 1967, marked ITT's first overseas plant.

ITT was responsible for the development of the 1240 digital exchange, catering to voice and data communications. Line and trunk interface units utilized LSI and commercially available microprocessors, all under Microprocessor control. ITT's System 12 (previously known as ITT-1240) Electronic Switching System (ESS) represented a new era of digital switching equipment. ITT designed four models for this system: ITT 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240.

The ITT System 12's design was orchestrated at the ITT Advanced Technology Center in Shelton, Connecticut, with manufacturing carried out by ITT subsidiaries such as the Bell Telephone Manufacturing (BTM) company.

Semiconductor Division

ITT Corporation's semiconductor division was involved in the design and manufacturing of semiconductor products. Semiconductors are a crucial component in electronic devices, serving as the foundation for integrated circuits and microchips.

Spin-Off

In 1996, ITT Corporation made the strategic decision to spin off its semiconductor division into a separate, independent company. This move was often part of a broader trend in the industry where companies aimed to streamline operations, increase focus, and unlock value for shareholders.

In 1997, the power semiconductor division of General Instrument transitioned into an independent, publicly traded entity known as General Semiconductor. Concurrently, General Semiconductor acquired the small signal diode division of ITT Industries, Inc. The origins of Vishay General Semiconductor can be traced back to the establishment of the Semiconductor Components Division of General Instrument in Hicksville, New York, in 1960.

In the same year, ITT Semiconductors, a unit of ITT Corporation, was acquired by Micronas. On December 17, 2015, TDK Corporation ("TDK", TSE: 6762) and Micronas Semiconductor Holding AG ("Micronas", SIX: MASN) announced TDK's acquisition of all shares of Micronas. Micronas is renowned as a leading provider of hall-effect sensors for the automotive industry, boasting over 30 years of automotive expertise. Presently, Micronas offers the most extensive array of hall-effect sensors and embedded motor controllers for the automotive and industrial sectors worldwide.

ITT Semiconductors was a leading producer of digital signal processors for mixed-signal applications integrating digital and analog functions. ITT Semiconductors (Intermetall) was acquired by Micronas in 1997. Micronas, a semiconductor designer and manufacturer with worldwide operations, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge IC and sensor system solutions for consumer and automotive electronics. As a market leader in innovative global TV system solutions, Micronas leverages its expertise into new markets emerging through the digitization of audio and video content.

ITT Semiconductors - Micronas Products

ITT Semiconductors / Micronas manufactured Analog TV IF Demodulation ICs, DVB-T digital channel decoding ICs, ATSC digital channel decoding ICs, Video signal decoding ICs, Analog TV video decoder ICs, MPEG decoder ICs, Multi-format decoder ICs, VPS/PDC decoders, Video signal encoding ICs, Multi-format encoder ICs, Video signal processing ICs, Picture-in-picture ICs, De-interlacing / upconversion ICs, Signal improvement ICs, Display processing and control ICs, Deflection ICs, Scaling ICs, Broadcast data aquisition and graphics control ICs, Analog VBI data services, graphics & OSD ICs, Digital data services, graphics & OSD ICs, Audio signal processing ICs, Multistandard audio ICs, Multichannel audio ICs, Audio DAC ICs, USB audio ICs, WorldSpace digital radio ICs, Networked Video Devices, Microcontrollers, Hall-effect sensors, Consumer ICs for car entertainment, Multi-format encoder ICs, and HD IP video decoder ICs.

ITT Corporation manufactures and sells engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation, and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Industrial Process, Motion Technologies, Interconnect Solutions, and Control Technologies. The Industrial Process segment manufactures industrial pumps, valves, and related equipment comprising centrifugal, chemical, slurry and process, and paper stock pumps, as well as vertical, axial flow, multi-stage, and other pumps; twin screw, multiphase boosting system, and progressive cavity pumps; and industrial knife-gate and sanitary diaphragm valves. This segment also offers aftermarket solutions, such as parts supply, inventory optimization, field service, energy and reliability assessment, repair, upgrade, and overall equipment maintenance services; and water treatment systems. The Motion Technologies segment manufactures engineered and durable components comprising brake pads, shock absorbers, and damping technologies for passenger cars, light and heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, buses, and rail transportation markets. The Interconnect Solutions segment designs and manufactures engineered connectors and cable assemblies, including electrical connectors of various types, such as circular, rectangular, radio frequency, fiber optic, D-sub miniature, micro-miniature, and cable assemblies. The Control Technologies segment provides flow control and actuation components, as well as motion control, energy absorption, and vibration isolation products for commercial aerospace, military, and other markets; and energy absorption, precision motion control, and natural gas regulators primarily for the automation, heavy industry, infrastructure, and oil and gas markets. The company was formerly known as ITT Industries, Inc. and changed its name to ITT Corporation in July 2006. ITT Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York.