Pixelworks () was set up in 1997 and now is based in
San Jose, California
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. Pixelworks provides video and
pixel
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In most digital display devices, pixels are the ...
processing
semiconductor
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s and software. In addition, the company also provides digital display, projection devices and digital signage.
Products
The company’s primary product category is integrated circuits for image processing, for post processing video signals, for providing network capability for display systems, and for video conferencing, video surveillance and other industrial video applications.
Leadership
It was co-founded by
Allen Alley, an Oregon politician. Bruce A. Walicek is the
CEO and president of the company.
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Companies established in 1997
Companies listed on the Nasdaq