Universal Semiconductor is one of the earliest pioneering semiconductor companies in the world that has extended and developed technologies for diverse applications. Its major technological achievement is its unique high voltage technologies and mixed signal capabilities. Founded in 1978 in a custom-built facility, the company s Class 10 Environment facility contains fabrication and production as well as design engineering and testing capabilities, which is focused on providing solutions for a variety of customer applications. Universal offers a custom-built, single chip IC solution, which is tailored in every area from combining the different technologies on one chip to offering space level processing with special rad-hard options to the exact requirements of customers. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company is privately owned and employs nearly 15 people.