Atmel

Atmel Corporation was a semiconductor manufacturer based in San Jose, California, USA. The company was founded in 1984 and became well-known for its microcontroller and touch technology products. In 2016, Atmel was acquired by Microchip Technology Inc.

Key areas of focus for Atmel included:

Microcontrollers: Atmel was a major player in the microcontroller market, producing a wide range of microcontrollers for various applications, including automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and more. Popular series included the AVR line and ARM-based microcontrollers.
Touch Technology: Atmel was a pioneer in touch technology and developed a variety of touch-enabled solutions, including capacitive touch controllers and touchscreens for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
Wireless Solutions: Atmel provided wireless connectivity solutions, including Wi-Fi and Zigbee modules, for applications like the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems.
Memory Products: Atmel produced various memory products, including Serial EEPROMs (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) and Flash memory.
Automotive Electronics: Atmel had a presence in the automotive sector, supplying microcontrollers and other components for automotive applications.

After the acquisition by Microchip Technology, many of Atmel's products and technologies were integrated into Microchip's portfolio. Microchip continued to support and develop products based on Atmel's technologies, providing a broad range of solutions for embedded systems and IoT applications.