ZETEX

Originally a subsidiary of Ferranti Semiconductor, Zetex took its name from Ferranti’s ZTX series of bipolar transistors. It became Zetex plc in 1989. In 2004 it changed its name to Zetex Semiconductors plc and was acquired by Dallas-based Diodes Incorporated in 2008.

Under the Diodes and Zetex brand names, products include diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, gate drivers, protection devices, function-specific arrays, amplifiers and comparators.

Markets include the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial and automotive industries.

It’s products range from TV/Satellite set-top boxes, portable DVD players, power supplies, medical devices, PCs and notebooks, to digital cameras, mobile handsets, brushless DC motor fans and automotive applications.