Invensense

The company's business model is centered on a fabless manufacturing strategy, allowing it to focus on the design and sale of high-performance, integrated MEMS solutions while outsourcing production. Invensense primarily serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a wide array of markets, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and the Internet of Things (IoT). A significant milestone in the company's history was its initial public offering in November 2011, which valued the company at nearly $800 million. Subsequently, in December 2016, the Japanese electronics giant TDK Corporation announced its acquisition of Invensense for approximately $1.3 billion, a deal that was completed in May 2017, making Invensense a wholly-owned subsidiary within TDK's newly formed Sensor Systems Business Company.

Invensense's product portfolio is comprehensive, featuring MotionTracking® systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) that integrate multi-axis gyroscopes, accelerometers, and sometimes magnetometers (compasses). These products provide precise tracking of motion, orientation, and vibration. The company's offerings extend to audio solutions with its SmartSound™ MEMS microphones, ultrasonic sensors through its SmartSonic™ line, and environmental sensors like barometric pressure and gas sensors. Its technology has been integrated into a multitude of high-volume products, including the Nintendo Wii, Apple's iPhone 6, and Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The firm's solutions are engineered for a variety of applications, such as optical image stabilization in cameras, navigation systems, augmented and virtual reality devices, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).