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Exponential Technology

Logo: Exponential Technology, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

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Exponential Technology (originally Renaissance Microsystems) was a vendor of PowerPC microprocessors. The company was founded by George Taylor and Jim Blomgren in 1993. The company's plan was to use BiCMOS technology to produce very fast processors for the Apple Computer market.2 It ceased to exist in 1997.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Exponential Technology (originally Renaissance Microsystems) was a vendor of PowerPC microprocessors. The company was founded by George Taylor and Jim Blomgren in 1993. The company's plan was to use BiCMOS technology to produce very fast processors for the Apple Computer market. Logic used 3-level ECL circuits (single-ended for control logic, and differential for datapaths) while RAM structures used CMOS. Rick Shriner was the CEO. Their chips were manufactured by Hitachi.2

Timeline

  1. 1997Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1993Founded Founded1

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