DisplayLink
DisplayLink (formerly Newnham Research) is a semiconductor and software technology company owned by Synaptics that develops the DisplayLink USB graphics technology. This technology enables computers and displays to connect using USB, Ethernet, and WiFi and also allows for multiple displays to be connected to a single computer. DisplayLink's primary customers include notebook OEMs, LCD monitor manufacturers, and PC accessory vendors, and their technology is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS, and Linux.
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Semiconductors |
Founded | 2003 |
Founder | Dr. Quentin Stafford-Fraser, Martin King |
Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, US |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | USB Graphics chips |
Number of employees | 160 (2016) |
Website | displaylink |
DisplayLink operates worldwide with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Taiwan. The company is privately funded and by 2013, had raised $75 million in financing from venture capital organizations Atlas Venture, Balderton Capital, Cipio Partners DAG Ventures and DFJ Esprit.