Culture of Innovation
Innovation’s not just a cool idea — it’s what we do.
In fact, for four decades Cirrus Logic has pioneered many of the great audio achievements in consumer electronics history.
From the first audio chips used in desktop PCs in the 1990s to the most cutting-edge products of today like digital headsets, audio innovation will always be our lifeblood.
Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!
Our History
1984 – Patil Systems Inc. is renamed Cirrus Logic and co-founder Mike Hackworth moves headquarters to Silicon Valley.
Cirrus Logic co-founder Michael L. Hackworth becomes CEO, pioneering Cirrus Logic’s “fabless” model for semiconductor manufacturing. Hackworth later served as Chairman of the Board from 1998 - 2012 and his leadership helped to oversee the company’s evolution and leadership in mixed-signal technology.
1989 – Cirrus Logic is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol CRUS.
1991 – Cirrus Logic acquired Crystal Semiconductor, experts in mixed-signal ICs. One of Cirrus Logic’s biggest and most important acquisitions, Austin-based Crystal Semiconductor established the company’s leadership in audio products and became the driving force of the company in the new millennium.
2000 – Key patent brings advanced Cirrus Logic’s noise shaping technologies for truly great audio to a number of end user applications.
2007 – Jason Rhode, Ph.D., becomes CEO of Cirrus Logic.
2014 – Wolfson Microelectronics acquired by Cirrus Logic. The combined offerings of both companies have created a true global semiconductor powerhouse at the heart of the fast-growing market for high quality audio solutions.
2016-2017 – Acquisitions and investments in IP for growth areas like voice biometrics, boosted amps and machine learning expanded Cirrus Logic’s worldwide presence into Madrid and Salt Lake City.
2020 – John Forsyth was named Cirrus Logic’s president, with Jason Rhode remaining as chief executive officer.
2021 – John Forsyth named as Cirrus Logic president and CEO, succeeding Jason Rhode.
Our Core Values
