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Oak Technology
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Oak Technology

Oak Technology

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Oak Technology: A former California-based software company, renowned for its semiconductor chips for optical storage devices.

HQ
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Founded
1987
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Oak Technology, founded in 1987 in Sunnyvale, California, was a leading supplier of semiconductor chips for various electronic devices. The company specialized in developing chips for sound cards, graphics cards, and optical storage devices, including CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD technologies. Oak Technology's products served a global market, with a particular focus on optical storage solutions.

The company experienced significant success, particularly with its optical storage chips, which led to a substantial increase in its stock price during the tech boom around 2000. Oak Technology's innovations in semiconductor technology contributed to advancements in computer hardware and optical storage capabilities. In 2003, Oak Technology was acquired by Zoran Corporation, marking the end of its independent operations.

Oak Technology - Quick Facts

When was Oak Technology founded?

Oak Technology was founded in 1987.

Where is Oak Technology's headquarters located?

Oak Technology's headquarters is located in Sunnyvale, CA, US.

Oak Technology - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Semiconductors
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Graphics Cards
  • Optical Storage
Tags
  • Hardware
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334112Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3572Computer Storage Devices
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
ISIC
  • 2610Manufacture of electronic components and boards
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NAICS
  • 334400Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 334413Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 334410Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 3674Semiconductors And Related Devices
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3670Electronic Components And Accessories
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7372Prepackaged Software