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Tensilica

Logo: Tensilica Inc., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Semiconductor company in California, US

Tensilica Inc. was a company based in Silicon Valley that developed semiconductor intellectual property (SIP) cores.2 It was founded by Chris Rowen.1 It ceased to exist in 2013.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1997Founded1

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Tensilica Inc. was a company based in Silicon Valley that developed semiconductor intellectual property (SIP) cores.2

The story

Founded by Chris Rowen in 1997.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 2013Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1997Founded Founded1

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