Cirrus Logic Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS) is an American fabless semiconductor supplier founded in 1981 by Dr. Suhas Patil as Patil Systems Inc. in Salt Lake City, renamed in 1984 when moving to Silicon Valley. Since 1998, headquarters have been in Austin, Texas. Going public in 1989, the company specializes in analog, mixed-signal, and audio DSP integrated circuits for smartphones, tablets, laptops, automotive systems, and smart home applications. Key acquisitions include Crystal Semiconductor (1991) and Wolfson Microelectronics (2014, $467M). Current CEO Jason Rhode has led since 2007. With 3,200+ customers including Apple (89% of revenue), Samsung, Sony, and Ford, Cirrus Logic is recognized for award-winning corporate culture and flexible hybrid work environment across global design centers.