Zarlink Semiconductor was a company that delivered world-leading, mixed-signal chip technologies for a broad range of communication and medical applications. Zarlink’s core capabilities included timing solutions that manage time-sensitive communication applications over wireless and wired networks, line circuits supporting high-quality voice services over cable and broadband connections, and ultra low-power radios enabling new wireless medical devices and therapies. Serving the world's largest original equipment manufacturers, its highly integrated chip solutions help customers simplify design, lower costs and reach market quickly. In October 2011, Zarlink was acquired by Microchip.