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    Ambiq® enables intelligence (AI and beyond) everywhere by delivering the lowest-power semiconductor solutions for battery-powered edge devices. As a pioneer in ultra-low power SoCs, Ambiq empowers wearables, IoT, smart home, healthcare, and industrial products with always-on, energy-efficient intelligence. Backed by its SPOT® technology and global innovation leadership, Ambiq is shaping the future of edge AI.

    Why Ambiq
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    What Drives Us

    2010

    Ambiq founded

    2012

    1st Real Time Clock (RTC) product launched

    2014

    1 millionth RTC chip sold

    2015

    1st SPOT microcontroller (MCU) launched at 10X lower power than competition

    2016

    1 millionth MCU chip sold

    2017

    2nd generation Apollo MCU launched; Neural networks deployed on SPOT-enabled products

    2018

    3rd generation Apollo System-on-Chip (SoC) launched

    2019

    New Apollo SKUs launched for broader market segments

    2020

    100 millionth product sold; 4th generation Apollo SoC launched and sampled

    2021

    IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year

    2022

    Apollo4 Plus/Blue Plus, 4th generation, being adopted by the top 5 wearable manufacturers in the world

    2023

    IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year, and AI Excellence Award, for the 2nd time

    2024

    Embedded Award for Best Hardware Category for the Apollo510 MCU and IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year for the 3rd time

    2025

    Sold 280 million devices as of the beginning of this year. Ambiq heartKIT wins the Artificial Intelligence Award at Embedded World 2025. Winner of the 2025 AI Excellence Award.

    Leadership & Management

    Based in Austin, Hsinchu, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Singapore, our leadership and management teams consist of advocates, builders, enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, explorers, incubators, inventors, pioneers, protectors, thinkers, and visionaries. With a diverse spectrum of experiences and skillsets working with leading edge technologies, we came together and united with one goal to enable intelligence (AI and beyond) everywhere with SPOT.

    Fumihide Esaka

    Fumihide Esaka

    CEO

    A global leader in ultra-low power semiconductors. With 20+ years in global tech leadership, raised over $700 million in capital, $1 billion valuation. He previously led Transphorm and NIEC and is a multiple-time award finalist.

    Scott Hanson

    Scott Hanson

    Founder, CTO

    Expert in ultra-low energy and variation-tolerant circuits, speaks widely on energy-efficient circuits, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Michigan, 30 publications and 7 patent filings.

    Sean Chen

    Sean Chen

    President

    Over 20 years of semiconductor experience, VP of Marketing and Business Dev. at mCube, management positions at startups and at Nagevtech, Intel, IDT, and TSMC.

    Jeff Winzeler

    Jeff Winzeler

    CFO

    Over 20 years as CFO and COO in the semiconductor and renewable energy industries successfully leading global finance teams at both private and public startups, including Kandou AI, Everspin Technologies, Avnera, Rackwise, Solar Power Incorporated, and International DisplayWorks.

    Michele Connors

    Michele Connors

    General Counsel

    Over 20 years of legal experience advising both startup and established technology companies such as Cirrus Logic and Dell Technologies as well as serving as litigation counsel at respected law firms.

    Aaron Grassian

    Aaron Grassian

    EVP of Global Sales and Marketing

    Over 25 years of international sales, marketing, and sales operations experience in both public and private tech companies including Motorola and Texas Instruments. Proven success in establishing close customer relationships, building global teams and networks, driving revenue growth through sales & product strategies, and optimizing sales processes & business intelligence.

    Raghuram Tupuri

    Raghuram Tupuri

    VP of Engineering

    Over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Corp VP of AMD, and VP of Aricent and Knupath. Results-oriented senior design executive with expertise in IP design and complex processor SOC product and platform development from definition to volume production for server, notebook, desktop and accelerator markets.

    Jayesh Shah

    Jayesh Shah

    VP of Software & Solutions

    Over 28 years of experience in embedded systems software development and engineering management in the semiconductor industry, ranging from ultra-low power microcontrollers, multimedia SoCs and network processors, at Ambiq, Maxlinear, Entropic, and Conexant. Skilled in software architecture innovations and building highly functional teams focused on customer enablement.

    Charlene Wan

    Charlene Wan

    VP of Corporate Marketing & Investor Relations

    Experienced marketing and communications executive with a successful track record in the technology industry on a global scale. Skilled in branding, go-to-market strategy, media relations, executive communications, and social media.

    Dan Cermak

    Dan Cermak

    VP of Architecture & Product Planning

    Over 20 years of design, architecture, and management experience in ultra-low power and high performance electronics from early stage startups to Fortune 100 corporations including Intel and Motorola.

    Dr. Kris Potrafka

    Dr. Kris Potrafka

    VP of Human Resources

    Over 20 years of human resources, business operations, and management experience across the technology and media industries, including VP of HR at AMD. Skilled in designing high-performing cultures and leading complex business transformations.

    Awards

    Ambiq has been recognized with many awards of excellence. Below is a list of some of the awards and recognitions received from many distinguished organizations.

    TIME Best Inventions of 2025 in Artificial Intelligence - SPOT Platform

    TIME Best Inventions of 2025 in Artificial Intelligence - SPOT Platform

    TIME has listed Ambiq’s Subthreshold Power Optimized Technology (SPOT®) platform as one of its Best Inventions of 2025 in the Artificial Intelligence category.

    Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Company of the Year Award for Leadership in Healthcare Semiconductor Solutions

    Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Company of the Year Award for Leadership in Healthcare Semiconductor Solutions

    Ambiq recognized for pioneering energy-efficient semiconductor solutions that empower next-generation AI-enabled healthcare innovations

    Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards 2025 for Edge AI Organization

    Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards 2025 for Edge AI Organization

    Ambiq receives the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for Edge AI Organization by the Business Intelligence Group.

    Embedded Award for heartKIT - Artificial Intelligence

    Embedded Award for heartKIT - Artificial Intelligence

    Ambiq won the Embedded Award for the Artificial Intelligence category at the 2025 Embedded World Exhibition and Conference.

    IoT Semiconductor Solution of the Year 2025

    IoT Semiconductor Solution of the Year 2025

    Ambiq wins the IoT Semiconductor Solution of the Year 2025 for the Apollo510 MCU

    Best Energy-Efficient Edge AI Semiconductor Enterprise 2024

    Best Energy-Efficient Edge AI Semiconductor Enterprise 2024

    Ambiq won the 2024 Technology Innovators Award by Innovations in Business. The award was for Ambiq as the Best Energy-Efficient Edge AI Semiconductor Enterprise of 2024.

    2024 Distinguished Golden Bull Award

    2024 Distinguished Golden Bull Award

    The 2024 Distinguished Golden Bull Award recognizes those who previously won the Golden Bull Award and their achievements since then. Ambiq's CEO, Fumihide Esaka, previously won the award in 2023.

    A-List Award for Growth Catalyst Series C+

    A-List Award for Growth Catalyst Series C+

    A-List Award for Growth Catalyst Series C+

    Embedded Award for the Apollo510 - Best Hardware

    Embedded Award for the Apollo510 - Best Hardware

    Embedded Award for the Apollo510 in Best Hardware Category at the 2024 Embedded World in Nuremburg, Germany.

    Embedded World 2024 Best in Show for the Apollo510 - Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, & IP

    Embedded World 2024 Best in Show for the Apollo510 - Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, & IP

    Embedded World 2024 Best in Show - Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, & IP for the Apollo510 by Embedded Computing Design

    IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year 2024

    IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year 2024

    IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year 2024

    Intellyx Digital Innovator Award

    Intellyx Digital Innovator Award

    Digital Innovator Award from Intellyx

    Singapore Entrepreneur 100 Award

    Singapore Entrepreneur 100 Award

    Singapore Entrepreneur 100 Award to Fumihide Esaka

    2023 Golden Bull Award

    2023 Golden Bull Award

    Ambiq is awarded Outstanding SME

    2023 BIG Awards for Public Relations and Marketing Excellence

    2023 BIG Awards for Public Relations and Marketing Excellence

    Public Relations Department of the Year for “Ambiq + Xiaomi = Mobile Intelligence” campaign.

    2023 BIG Awards for Public Relations and Marketing Excellence

    2023 BIG Awards for Public Relations and Marketing Excellence

    Executive of the Year - Charlene Wan

    Gold for Corporate Image Video - Wake up to the Possibilities

    Gold for Corporate Image Video - Wake up to the Possibilities

    Gold for Corporate Image Video - Wake up to the Possibilities.

    Gold for Endpoint AI Blog Writing - Endpoint Insider Blog

    Gold for Endpoint AI Blog Writing - Endpoint Insider Blog

    Gold for Endpoint AI Blog Writing - Endpoint Insider Blog

    Platinum for Corporate Website Design - Ambiq.AI

    Platinum for Corporate Website Design - Ambiq.AI

    Platinum for Corporate Website Design - Ambiq.AI

    Platinum for Overall Corporate Website - Ambiq.com

    Platinum for Overall Corporate Website - Ambiq.com

    Platinum for Overall Corporate Website - Ambiq.com

    Platinum for Overall Corporate Website - Ambiq.AI

    Platinum for Overall Corporate Website - Ambiq.AI

    Platinum for Overall Corporate Website - Ambiq.AI

    Demo of the Year Award at 2023 TSMC Technology Symposium

    Demo of the Year Award at 2023 TSMC Technology Symposium

    Ambiq®, a leading developer of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions that deliver a multifold increase in energy efficiency, was awarded the Demo of the Year Award by TSMC as a participant of the Innovation Zone at the 2023 TSMC North America Technology Symposium.

    Platinum 2023 dotCOMM Awards for Corporate Website Design Creativity: Ambiq.com and Ambiq.ai​

    Platinum 2023 dotCOMM Awards for Corporate Website Design Creativity: Ambiq.com and Ambiq.ai​

    The AMCP awarded Ambiq two P

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