Pacific Semiconductors (PSI)

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  • 1954

Company Description

Pacific Semiconductors, Inc. was founded in 1954 by Harper North, Director of Semiconductor Research at Hughes Aircraft Company to develop germanium point contact and silicon alloy diodes and high frequency, high power transistors. Based in Culver City, CA, PSI was acquired by TRW in 1962 (or 1965?) and operated as the Semiconductor Division of the TRW Components Group.

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  • Manufacturer:

    Hardware

  • Formed:

    1954

  • Founders:

    Harper North

  • Company Address:

    Culver City, CA
    United States

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