Chipcon

Chipcon was a Norwegian semiconductor company specializing in low-power wireless communication integrated circuits for applications such as ZigBee and Bluetooth. The company was acquired by Texas Instruments in 2006 and subsequently integrated into their global operations.

EUEU HQ

Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
Norway
HQ City
Oslo
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
null
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
Texas Instruments
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified

Verified on October 15, 2026

Corporate Lineage

1996

Company founded

Chipcon was established in Oslo, Norway, as a semiconductor firm.

2006

Acquisition

Texas Instruments acquired Chipcon for approximately 1.2 billion NOK.

2006

Integration

Chipcon was integrated into the Texas Instruments wireless business unit.


Verification Sources

  1. [1]Chipcon on Wikidata