Actel Corporation was a technology company that specialized in the design and manufacture of semiconductor devices for a variety of applications. The company was founded in 1985 and was headquartered in Mountain View, California. In 2011, Actel was acquired by Microsemi Corporation, a provider of semiconductor and system solutions for aerospace and defense, communications, data center and industrial markets.
Actel was known for its expertise in the design and manufacture of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), which are programmable logic devices that can be used to implement digital logic circuits. The company's FPGAs were used in a variety of applications, including military and aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial automation.
In addition to its FPGAs, Actel also developed a range of other semiconductor devices, including microcontrollers, memory devices, and power management ICs. The company worked closely with customers to understand their needs and develop custom solutions to meet their specific requirements.
Actel was a leader in the semiconductor industry and was known for its innovative products and technologies. It was a privately-held company and was owned by its shareholders prior to its acquisition by Microsemi.