Power Developer “The idea of the Internet of Things is beginning to take shape, and the need for low-power end points with years of battery life in a small footprint means there will continue to be many new opportunities for Intersil.� What are the current challenges that Intersil has been facing to keep up with the rising demand in the industry? From a technology standpoint, there is much more innovation ahead of us. Every now and then, pundits suggest that good technology is running out of gas or that the industry has reached the fundamental limit of technology. I don’t think we are in any way near the end of innovation. We continue to fuel new ideas and new methodologies, new applications and ultimately new products that indicate the best is yet to come. If you look at things from a business perspective, the rate of growth has slowed for all of us in this industry compared to a decade ago. In some end markets, there are too many R&D dollars spent on chasing small opportunities. A healthy amount of consolidation needs to take place, and the companies that will remain will have the IP and the scale to drive their businesses forward.
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What is the culture like right now in Intersil? Intersil is a company that values engineering and innovation. Intersil has a highly collaborative environment, which is something I value very much. We also try to articulate the core values that we have in the company that will take us to the next 15 to 20 years. Combining the existing ideals of the company with what I believe every successful company requires, we have arrived at 5 core values: commitment, open communication, high-caliber talent, the will to win and commercial success. I am pleased to say that everyone in the company embraces these values. What excites you the most about the future of Intersil? Intersil is a financially healthy company with a purpose and focus. We have a very strong IP portfolio and technology assets, and we are also targeting a $10 billion opportunity in power management. Major industry trends are converging to our areas of strength in power management. There is a lot that the company can take advantage of to become even more strategic to customers and accelerate our growth. We are doing everything we can to deliver on our goal of flawless execution in the direction that we have established.