{"id":652439,"date":"2013-04-15T13:00:55","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T17:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pehub.com\/?p=196357"},"modified":"2013-04-15T13:00:55","modified_gmt":"2013-04-15T17:00:55","slug":"onetime-khosla-operating-partner-joins-chipmaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/652439","title":{"rendered":"Onetime Khosla Operating Partner Joins Chipmaker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sagar Pushpala<\/strong>, a former operating partner with Khosla Ventures<\/strong>, was tapped to take over TSI Semiconductors<\/strong> as CEO. TSI, formerly known as Telefunken Semiconductors, also added three other executives<\/a> to its team.<\/p>\n

PRESS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

TSI Semiconductors Appoints New CEO<\/p>\n

Sagar Pushpala to Lead Expansion of TSI\u2019s Technology Development and Foundry Operations<\/p>\n

Roseville, Calif. \u2013 April 15, 2013 \u2013 TSI Semiconductors, LLC, a world-class specialty foundry offering flexible technology development and manufacturing services, today announced that Sagar Pushpala has been named its new CEO. Pushpala, who was most recently with Khosla Ventures and brings more than 25 years of experience managing technology development and supply-chain operations at leading analog and mixed-signal companies, will lead TSI as it expands its operations and R&D capabilities in the Silicon Valley area and around the world. In addition, today TSI also announced several new additions to its executive team.<\/p>\n

TSI, formerly Telefunken Semiconductors, is focused on providing its customers \u2013 from small startups to multi-billion dollar corporations \u2013 services with a personal touch. Located in close proximity to its customers\u2019 design and engineering teams, TSI intends to drive innovation closer to home by enabling customers to develop unique technologies and IP onsite with its advanced fab equipment. TSI also offers greater flexibility than traditional foundries, enabling customers to choose from off-the-shelf solutions, port technology from other wafer fabs or jointly develop technology in partnership with expert technologists in TSI\u2019s R&D organization, Technology, Development & Commercialization Services (TDCS).<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving previously been on the customer end of the technology development and manufacturing process in the analog and mixed-signal space, I know how important it is to have a strong working relationship with a foundry partner,\u201d said Pushpala. \u201cTSI\u2019s model, which encourages close engagement with its customers and brings technology development and manufacturing closer to home, is a key differentiator and a strong foundation for the company\u2019s growth.\u00a0 I look forward to nurturing the environment for innovation that TSI has created and working with the newly appointed executive team to achieve our goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pushpala\u2019s wide-ranging experience \u2014 from technology development to manufacturing \u2014 gives him a well-rounded view on how to innovate, adapt to environments and serve customers that are on the leading edge of technology. For more than a quarter century, Pushpala has held executive and senior-level operations, engineering and technology management positions at such analog mixed-signal companies as Intersil, Maxim Integrated Products, National Semiconductor, Saratoga Semiconductor and Advanced Micro Devices. Most recently an operating partner at Khosla Ventures, he continues to serve in board and advisory roles for many system and medical device companies. In addition, he has held board positions in various industry consortiums, including the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) and the Fab Owners Association (FOA).<\/p>\n

\u201cSagar has an impressive background, with deep experience and an intellectual curiosity about what businesses need to do to succeed,\u201d said Michael Gontar, chairman of TSI and chief investment officer and a director at Wafra Capital Partners Inc. \u201cWith his strong knowledge of the semiconductor industry and a wide network, Sagar is ideally suited to drive the company\u2019s growth strategically and lead the strong team we have put into place.\u201d<\/p>\n

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About TSI Semiconductors, LLC<\/strong>
\nTSI Semiconductors, LLC is a world-class, specialty foundry offering flexible technology development and the highest industry quality manufacturing solutions for projects ranging from the smallest to very large lot sizes. With its 8-inch fabrication plant in Roseville, Calif., and 6-inch fabrication facility in Heilbronn, Germany, TSI can manufacture in a large array of versatile processes that include analog\/mixed-signal, deep-submicron, high-voltage BCDMOS, including SOI for power management applications, and solutions such as novel materials structures and devices. Technology Development & Commercialization Services (TDCS), TSI\u2019s research and development organization, provides dedicated fab equipment to enable customers to manage their own development activities. For more information, visit www.tsisemi.com.<\/p>\n

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