Private company

Foveon

Logo: Foveon, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

American manufacturer of image sensors

Foveon, Inc., was an American company that manufactured and distributed image sensor technology. It made the Foveon X3 sensor, which captures images in some digital cameras. Foveon was founded in 1997 and is based in Santa Clara, California.² It was founded by Federico Faggin.¹ It ceased to exist in 2008.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1997Founded¹

HeadquartersSanta Clara¹
Founded inSanta Clara¹
Websitewww.foveon.com

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Foveon, Inc., was an American company that manufactured and distributed image sensor technology. It made the Foveon X3 sensor, which captures images in some digital cameras.²

The story

Founded by Federico Faggin in 1997, in Santa Clara.¹

Leadership

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FounderFederico Faggin¹

Acquisitions

Succeeded by Sigma Corporation¹

Timeline

2008Dissolved Dissolved¹
1997Founded Founded in Santa Clara¹

Sources

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WikidataFoveon on Wikidata
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WikipediaFoveon on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsFoveon logo by Foveon, Public domain