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Chips Work Hard for the Money, Just Like Everyone Else

Posted on August 28, 2008

Many venture firms shy away from investing in semiconductor startups because of the inordinately high cost and risk involved relative to other sectors, but some firms are still determinedly pursuing silicon by backing wireless chips containing radios that can work on multiple types of networks. The trend is being fueled by a robust market for wireless devices, as well as the increasing number of wireless networks available for specific purposes.The iPhone is a good example of a wireless device that utilizes several special purpose chips, with more than 19 in total and at least five radios, wh...

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