SigmaTel

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SigmaTel is an electronics company located in Austin, TX, which designs mixed audio signal processors, and controller chips for multifunction peripherals. Its line of audio chips is found in all new Dell laptops, several new Dell desktops, the iPod Shuffle, the Sony Vaio notebook, and numerous other audio playback devices. Currently, SigmaTel chips are found in over 70% of all MP3 devices sold on the market. PortalPlayer is their largest competitor. SigmaTel was voted "Best Place to Work in Austin 2005" by the Austin Chronicle.

In July 2005, SigmaTel acquired the rights on different software technologies sold by Digital Networks North America (owner of Rio Audio). This allows SigmaTel to sell ready to use software to equipment manufacturers to drive its current and next generation chips.

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