Chipidea
Chipidea was a Portuguese semiconductor company specializing in the design of analog and mixed-signal intellectual property blocks for wireless and consumer electronic devices. It was acquired by MIPS Technologies in 2007, which was subsequently acquired by Imagination Technologies, a company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Portugal
HQ City
Oeiras
Founded
1997
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
GB
Ultimate Parent
Imagination Technologies
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1997
Company founded
Chipidea was founded in Portugal by José Epifânio da Franca.
2007
Acquired by MIPS
MIPS Technologies acquired Chipidea for approximately $147 million.
2013
Acquired by Imagination
Imagination Technologies acquired MIPS Technologies, incorporating Chipidea's former assets into its operations.