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Key people at Exar Corporation.
Exar Corporation is a Fremont, California-based semiconductor company that designs, develops, and markets analog, digital, and mixed-signal integrated circuits for telecommunications, networking, and industrial applications. The publicly traded enterprise supplies its silicon and software subsystem solutions directly to electronic systems manufacturers across the data communications, storage, and consumer electronics sectors. Operating with a workforce of approximately 500 employees, the company has historically generated annual sales reaching $159.47 million. Founded in 1971 as a North American subsidiary of Japanese organization Rohm Company, the firm later raised $14 million during its 1985 initial public offering, reducing the parent ownership stake to 68 percent. Corporate leadership has included key executives such as Chief Financial Officer Keith Tainsky, Chief Accounting Officer Sherry Lin, Senior Vice President of Engineering Hung Le, Vice President of Power Management Vinit Jayaraj, and Director Izak Bencuya.
Exar Corporation is a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog mixed-signal integrated circuits and subsystem solutions for industrial, datacom, storage, communications infrastructure, and embedded systems markets.[1][3] Founded nearly 40 years ago (in 1971), it delivers innovative silicon, software, and subsystems that address needs in wireless/wireline infrastructure, broadband access, enterprise networking, automotive platforms, and connected home applications, serving industries like telecommunications, industrial controls, and data storage.[1][2][3] With a history of growth through product innovation and acquisitions, Exar reported $149.4 million in revenue and employed around 285-292 people before becoming a subsidiary of MaxLinear, Inc. (NYSE: MXL).[3][4]
Exar Corporation was established in 1971 in the United States as a subsidiary of Japan's Rohm Company Ltd., founded in 1954, to strengthen Rohm's North American presence and access U.S. technology in integrated circuits.[2][3][4] A group of forward-thinking engineers and entrepreneurs focused on analog, mixed-signal, and digital technologies for industrial and datacom applications, initially carving a niche in custom analog ICs for telecommunications, computer peripherals, industrial controls, and instrumentation.[1][2] Early growth included the 1980s acquisition of Exel for $6.5 million to gain new tech and fabrication capabilities, despite initial losses from underutilized facilities; by the late 1980s-1990s, Exar turned profitable with hits like low-power disk-drive amplifiers and the first integrated fax/data modem at 9600 baud.[2] It expanded via mergers, R&D investment, and products in mass storage, caller ID chips, and remote controls, operating from Fremont, California.[1][2][3][4]
Exar rides trends in connected devices, IoT, and data-intensive applications like 5G infrastructure, industrial automation, and storage, where demand for reliable analog mixed-signal solutions grows amid digital transformation.[1][3] Its timing capitalized on 1970s-1990s shifts from custom ICs to standardized high-speed comms and storage tech, influencing standards in telecom, broadband, and enterprise networking.[2] Market forces like rising data traffic and edge computing favor its power-efficient, interface-focused products, while its evolution from Rohm subsidiary to independent innovator (pre-MaxLinear acquisition) bolstered U.S.-Japan tech exchange and semiconductor supply chains.[1][2][3]
As a MaxLinear subsidiary, Exar will likely deepen integration into RF, analog, and mixed-signal ecosystems, expanding in 5G, automotive, and industrial IoT amid surging connectivity demands.[3][4] Trends like AI-driven edge processing and sustainable power management will shape its trajectory, potentially amplifying influence through MaxLinear's scale. This positions Exar to sustain its legacy of revolutionizing semiconductors, evolving from a niche player to a key enabler in the hyper-connected world.[1]
Key people at Exar Corporation.
