SiRF Technology acquires Impulsesoft

BANGALORE: SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc, a provider of GPS-enabled silicon and software location platforms, has announced that it has acquired Impulsesoft, a Bluetooth stereo solutions and embedded software company, in an all-cash transaction.

This acquisition would improve SiRF's capabilities to deliver and support value-added embedded software solutions, to complement its chip-set offerings, for enhanced user experience. SiRF also launched its first multifunction product line, SiRFLinkI, combining GPS and Bluetooth capabilities in a single chip that utilizes the software and system expertise from Impulsesoft.

SiRFLinkI marks SiRF's first expansion into offerings that combine its flagship SiRFstarIII GPS technology with additional value added wireless connectivity functions desired by SiRF's customers.

The product is targeted for a large array of platforms where both Bluetooth and GPS are becoming common functions, including devices where Bluetooth radio is used to communicate location information to other devices or applications. By integrating these functions into a single-chip solution utilizing state-of-the-art silicon process and packaging technologies, SiRFLinkI provides size and power savings, as well as cost savings through a lower bill of materials.

“SiRFLinkI, our first multifunction product offering, signals an important milestone for SiRF as we continue to find innovative ways to enhance the value of solutions we provide to our customers,” said Kanwar Chadha, founder and vice president of marketing for SiRF. “In a world of increasing wireless connectivity, GPS and Bluetooth are becoming common functions in most of our target markets and SiRFLinkI is optimized to address these emerging needs.”