What Integrated Device Technology does

Integrated Device Technology (IDT), founded in 1980 and headquartered in San Jose, California, was a semiconductor designer and developer specializing in high-performance mixed-signal solutions including timing, memory interface, RF, wireless power, and sensor products. IDT was acquired by Renesas Electronics Corporation in 2019 and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary whose sub-brand continues to serve computing, communications, and consumer markets. Under Renesas, the IDT-aligned portfolio has been integrated into a broader offering that spans microcontrollers and microprocessors (RA Arm Cortex-M, RX, RL78, RZ, RISC-V, RH850 automotive families), analog products (amplifiers, data converters, sensors, clocks/timing, interface), power management ICs and GaN power discretes, wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, NFC, Matter-certified), programmable logic (GreenPAK, ForgeFPGA), and custom ASIC/IP services. The combined business ships 3.5 billion MCU/MPU units and 4.4 billion power management parts annually across automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, communications infrastructure, and space/defense end markets.

The business model is primarily hardware sales of catalog and custom semiconductor devices, distributed globally through direct sales (renesas.com with MyRenesas account purchasing), an extensive authorized distributor and reseller network, and free sample evaluation programs. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts for volume orders and publicly disclosed budgetary pricing on a subset of parts (e.g., $3.57/unit for entry-level R7JA6W2DEDZAL); secondary revenue comes from custom ASIC design services and IP licensing for CPU, communication interface, timer, memory, and analog cores. Customer concentration is deliberately diversified across verticals: Automotive (ADAS, EV/HEV, infotainment, vehicle control), Communications Infrastructure (cloud/enterprise, networking, wireless infrastructure), Consumer Electronics (cameras, computing, wearables, smart home), Industrial (robotics, automation, motor drives, renewable energy, medical), and a niche Space & Defense/Hi-Rel segment serviced by a MIL-PRF-38535-qualified facility in Palm Bay. Certifications including AEC-Q100, ISO 26262, MIL-PRF-38535/QML, and JEDEC compliance gate qualification into these regulated end markets and reinforce long design-in cycles. GTM motion is sales-led, combining direct field sales, distributor/reseller channels, and a digital/PLG layer of product selectors, cross-reference search, free samples, webinars, and an engineering community.

Name

Integrated Device Technology

Legal name

Renesas Electronics Corporation

Website

https://www.IDT.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductors

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Industrial-Grade IDMs (HDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced SoCs & Application Processors (HDAHAAAB), Analog & Mixed-Signal ICs (HDAHAAAD), High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK), Sensors, MEMS & Imaging ICs (HDAHAAAG), Custom/ASIC & Foundry-Adjacent IDM Services (HDAHAAAL)

Keywords

• Semiconductor design
• Timing solutions
• Memory products
• RF wireless
• Power management

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling semiconductor products including microcontrollers, microprocessors, analog ICs, power management ICs, wireless connectivity chips, sensors, and timing solutions. Products are sold directly and through distributor networks globally.
2. Custom ASIC and IP Licensing: Custom ASIC design and manufacturing services along with licensing of intellectual property cores including CPU, communication interface, timer, memory, and analog IP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) designs, develops, and sells semiconductor solutions across timing, memory, RF, sensor, signal path, power management, and interface product families. Its components are used by OEMs and system designers in communications, computing, consumer, automotive, and industrial applications. IDT operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation following its 2019 acquisition.

Product overview

Renesas Electronics Corporation is a global semiconductor manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into major product categories. The core offerings include microcontrollers and microprocessors (MCUs/MPUs) spanning 8-bit to 64-bit architectures with Arm Cortex-M, RISC-V, and proprietary CPU cores; analog products including amplifiers, data converters, sensors, clocks/timing, and interface solutions; power management devices and power discretes (GaN FETs, MOSFETs); wireless connectivity solutions (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, NFC, DECT, Sub-GHz); programmable logic (GreenPAK, ForgeFPGA); memory and logic solutions; and specialized products for automotive, industrial, and space/harsh environment applications. The company ships 3.5 billion units annually and serves diverse markets including automotive (ADAS, EV/HEV, infotainment), industrial (robotics, automation, motor control), consumer electronics, and communications infrastructure. Renesas offers over 4,900 MCU/MPU products through its various product families including RA, RZ, RL78, RX, RISC-V, and RH850 lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Intersil: Radiation-hardened and high-reliability analog and power management ICs for space, defense, and harsh environment applications.
• IDT
• GreenPAK
• ForgeFPGA
• Renesas Synergy
• R-Car

Products and services

• Clocks and Timing Solutions Timing and clock generation products including oscillators, clock generators, jitter attenuators, and frequency translators for wireline/wireless communications, computing, and data center infrastructure.
• RF / Wireless Power Products RF and wireless power semiconductors including power amplifiers, front-end modules, RF switches, and wireless charging ICs for mobile devices, small cells, and infrastructure equipment.
• Memory and Logic Products SRAM, multi-port memory, FIFO, and logic semiconductors used in networking, telecommunications, and computing applications.
• Power Management Products Power management semiconductors including voltage regulators, power management ICs, and power MOSFETs serving computing, communications, and industrial systems.
• Sensors Products Sensor ICs including position, motion, environmental, and biosensor devices that integrate signal conditioning, calibration, and embedded AI for IoT and industrial customers.
• Interface Products Connectivity and interface semiconductors including PCIe/CXL retimers, USB retimers, signal switches, and protocol controller ICs for high-speed serial interfaces.
• Data Converters Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and mixed-signal converter ICs for communications, instrumentation, and defense systems.
• Switches and Mux Products Analog switches and multiplexers (muxes) used in routing high-speed signals across networking, computing, and consumer systems.
• Audio and Video Products Audio/video signal path products for consumer electronics, professional AV, and broadcast equipment manufacturers.
• Amplifier Products Operational amplifiers, variable gain amplifiers, and analog amplifier ICs for signal conditioning in communications, instrumentation, and industrial systems.
• GreenPAK Programmable Mixed-signal ICs Programmable mixed-signal ICs (GreenPAK) that allow customers to integrate analog and logic functions for compact, low-power designs in IoT and consumer applications.
• ForgeFPGA Programmable Logic Devices
• Gallium Nitride (GaN) Products Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors that enable high-efficiency, high-density power conversion in computing, communications, and industrial applications.
• ASIC and Custom Foundry Services
• Power MOSFETs Discrete power MOSFETs used as building blocks in DC-DC conversion, load switching, and power management designs across computing and industrial systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5 billion MCU/MPU units shipped annually globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LoRa AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenesas is a member of the LoRa Alliance, supporting long-range, low-power IoT connectivity solutions through strategic involvement in the LoRa ecosystem.
• Matter Protocol EcosystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationRenesas supports Matter-certified wireless connectivity solutions for smart home and IoT applications, enabling interoperability across different manufacturers' devices.
• Arm EcosystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationArm subsystems and Cortex-M cores integrated into Renesas MCU and MPU products including RA, RX, and RZ families.
• Renesas Partner ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal partner program connecting customers with trusted partners for end-to-end solutions combining Renesas technologies with third-party hardware, software, and design services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Analog Devices: Analog and mixed-signal leader post-Maxim acquisition. Directly comparable in amplifiers, data converters, sensors, and industrial/automotive analog with overlapping customer base.
• ON Semiconductor (onsemi): Power and analog semiconductor IDM with strong automotive SiC portfolio. Comparable in power discretes, analog, and automotive image sensors.
• STMicroelectronics: European IDM with comparable STM32 MCU franchise and automotive/industrial exposure. Competes directly in general-purpose MCUs, automotive MCUs/SoCs, and power management ICs.
• Texas Instruments: Largest analog and embedded processor manufacturer. Overlaps with Renesas in analog/mixed-signal, MSP432 and C2000 MCUs, and broad industrial/automotive customer base.
• Infineon Technologies: Leading automotive semiconductor supplier with strong AURIX MCU franchise and broad power discrete portfolio. Directly overlaps with Renesas in automotive MCUs, power discretes including SiC/GaN, and industrial.
• Microchip Technology: MCU and mixed-signal analog competitor with PIC and AVR/ARM Cortex-M families. Directly comparable in industrial and IoT MCU markets with overlapping distribution model.
• NXP Semiconductors: Global automotive and industrial MCU/MPU leader with strong S32 and i.MX families. Directly competes with Renesas in automotive MCUs/SoCs and embedded processing across similar OEM customer base.
• ROHM Semiconductor: Japanese IDM with overlapping SiC, power discrete, and analog portfolio. Comparable in automotive and industrial power, with similar Japanese OEM relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Qualcomm Technologies: Mobile and automotive compute platform incumbent with Snapdragon Digital Chassis. Competes with Renesas in automotive infotainment/ADAS compute SoCs as a broader, more diversified semiconductor incumbent.

Emerging players

• Diodes Incorporated: Discrete, analog, and logic semiconductor supplier with growing automotive and industrial presence. Partial overlap in analog switches, power discretes, and timing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IDTInc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/RenesasPresents
• Facebookfacebook.com/IDTInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/integrated-device-technology-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/renesas_global

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A8 records

Investments6 records

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