Texas Instruments has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Silicon Labs for $231 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion. The acquisition, TI’s largest since acquiring National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion in 2011, aims to establish the combined entity as a global leader in embedded wireless connectivity solutions serving industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.
The transaction expands Texas Instruments’ offerings with approximately 1,200 products supporting diverse wireless connectivity standards and protocols. Silicon Labs brings expertise in secure, intelligent wireless technology across smart home, industrial IoT, and smart city applications. The Austin-based company has delivered consistent double-digit growth over the past decade driven by accelerating demand for connected devices.
Texas Instruments, whose core strength centers on analog chips managing signals and power in electronic equipment, gains significant wireless capabilities complementing its existing embedded processing portfolio. Unlike AI-focused semiconductor companies, TI concentrates on foundational chips powering everyday devices including smartphones, automobiles, and medical equipment, serving major clients like Apple, SpaceX, and Ford Motor.
The combination leverages Texas Instruments’ industry-leading, internally owned technology and manufacturing infrastructure optimized for Silicon Labs’ product portfolio. TI’s vertically integrated manufacturing model promises customers dependable worldwide supply—a critical differentiator as supply chain reliability becomes paramount for electronics manufacturers.
Silicon Labs’ mixed-signal solutions integrate seamlessly with TI’s analog and embedded processing capabilities, creating comprehensive offerings that address complete system requirements. The unified platform enables enhanced innovation and improved market access as both companies serve existing customers more effectively while targeting new applications.
