Imagination Technologies

Imagination Technologies is a British-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of semiconductor technologies. The company's products are used in a wide range of devices, from smartphones and tablets to gaming consoles and smart TVs.

History

Imagination Technologies was founded in 1985 as VideoLogic. The company initially focused on graphics, sound hardware and software products, but later shifted its focus to semiconductor technologies. In 1999, the company was renamed Imagination Technologies.

Products

Imagination Technologies is known for its PowerVR graphics processing units (GPUs). These GPUs are used in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles. The company also produces a range of other semiconductor technologies, including the MIPS (Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipelined Stages) architecture and Ensigma communication IPs.

PowerVR

PowerVR is a series of GPU architectures designed by Imagination Technologies. These GPUs are known for their high performance and low power consumption, making them ideal for use in mobile devices. PowerVR GPUs are used in a variety of devices, including the iPhone and iPad.

MIPS

MIPS is a type of microprocessor architecture designed by Imagination Technologies. It is used in a wide range of devices, from embedded systems to supercomputers.

Ensigma

Ensigma is a range of communication IPs designed by Imagination Technologies. These IPs are used in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.

See also

• Semiconductor
• Graphics processing unit
• Microprocessor