Cyrix

Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
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Founded in 1988, Cyrix Corporation, was a manufacturer of computer processor solutions. The company became a subsidiary of National Semiconductor in November 1997, and was purchased by VIA in 1999.

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Company news

June 30, 1999 - VIA Technologies was to acquire Cyrix from Texas Instruments.

May 5, 1999 - National Semiconductor announced its intentions to exit the PC processor business and focus on the emerging information appliance market and on its traditional analog business.

July 1997 - National Semiconductor acquired Cyrix.