Founded in 2001, Advanced Digital Design S.A. (ADD Semiconductor) is a leading fabless semiconductor vendor focused on the development of system-on-chip (SOC) devices with communication capabilities for large-volume markets. The company's mission is to turn the existing low-voltage electric grid into a reliable, easy-to-use transmission medium. ADD focuses on developing SOCs for the automatic meter reading/automatic meter management (AMR/AMM) market and smart grid applications. The unique digital implementation of ADD designs provides the best quality, performance, reliability and robustness. Digital filtering provides extreme selectivity accuracy, close to the frequency carrier, and high sensibility even in the worst conditions possibly found in Asia. Embedded intelligence in nodes allows multi-path, multi-medium and bi-directional transmission. Furthermore, ADD designs are based on standard, open and cost-free protocols. ADD works closely with customers and electricity utilities to develop open and multi-provider AMR/AMM systems worldwide. Its powerline communications (PLC) technology is helping to define the new communication standards for PLC systems in Europe, Asia and the U.S.

ADD is at the origin of the PoweRline Intelligent Metering Evolution (PRIME) consortium and PRIME alliance where ADD worked closely with Iberdrola, a major Spanish utility, to define the orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) specification used in PRIME. The company is located in Zaragoza, Spain and has offices in Beijing/Shanghai, China and Pune, India. The company employs 35 people, most of which have Ph.D. and master's degrees, who are focused on making ADD Semiconductor the world leader in its domain.

“The breadth of market data and in-depth analysis of the semiconductor ecosystem that GSA provides is absolutely essential for a start-up such as ADD Semiconductor to stay connected to its market and have access to the best data to remain competitive. The GSA conferences and events are key for us to develop relationships within the industry at large, which will allow us to extend our market reach.”

–Guillaume d'Eyssautier, CEO, ADD Semiconductor

RedMere is the leading provider of chip and cable technology solutions for the next generation of compact, lightweight, high-speed cables. RedMere's EyeWire chip technology allows a thin cable to carry data over high speeds without compromising on compliance performance and quality. These thin cables are a perfect match for portable consumer applications such as cameras, gaming, smartphones and portable media players. RedMere's current product offering focuses on the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard. The recent HDMI 1.4 specification adds powerful new functionality to HD video products. The tiny micro HDMI connector will bring HDMI to video and digital still cameras, smartphones and media players. With RedMere cable technology, users will get perfect digital content from camera to HDTV every time, with a cable slim and light enough to pop in a pocket. EyeWire is V1.4-ready, and RedMere is currently working with its global customer base to bring 1.4-compatible cables to market that are fully compliant with the features of the 1.4 specification. RedMere also provides VerifEye cable manufacturing test platforms to support the cost-effective, high-volume production of advanced cable solutions.

“GSA plays an important role in ensuring the growth and profitability of the semiconductor industry. As members of GSA, RedMere can access up-to-date market intelligence and gain exposure through industry events and speaking opportunities, which is important for startup fabless companies such as RedMere.”

– Peter Smyth, CEO, RedMere