Fabless Semiconductor Model

As a fabless semiconductor company, we put our resources and talent into what sets our products apart: research, design, fabrication, assembly, test, and distribution run through trusted global suppliers, giving us access to specialized manufacturing while ensuring quality from design through delivery.

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From design to delivery

Research & Development

Cirrus Logic’s in-house engineering design teams explore new semiconductor architectures and materials to drive innovation in integrated circuits (ICs).

Design & Validation

Our engineers begin IC design in collaboration with our silicon layout designers, converting product specifications into the physical layout of components. This ensures that when the IC is built, it will meet both product specifications and our high-quality standards.

Wafer Fabrication

Once product design begins, we select a foundry that meets specific product performance, production volume, and quality standards. These advanced foundries produce components to our specifications, using pure silicon wafers and other raw materials.

Assembly & Test

Cirrus Logic products then leave the foundry in wafer form and ship directly to our highly specialized vendors for final assembly and test. At this point in the packaging process, wafers are transformed into devices that are capable of interfacing with customer end applications.

Distribution & Delivery

We use high-quality, JEDEC-compliant packaging to ensure safe shipment of our products to their destination. Working closely with our global third-party distribution providers, we then deliver products to customers’ production lines.

Standards

Four standards for our resilient manufacturing network

We select manufacturing partners against four standards that support product performance, quality, supply continuity, and flexibility across changing conditions.

Technology Fit: Manufacturing processes and capabilities align with product architecture and performance requirements.
Quality Standards: Partners meet strict qualification, production, and quality-management expectations.
Capacity and Continuity: Production capacity supports requirements and dependable continuity of supply.
Geographic Diversification: A global supplier network provides flexibility across shifting customer, business, and supply conditions.

Quality Commitment

Ensuring quality in outsourced manufacturing

Quality is built into our design and development processes and the systems that govern our manufacturing supply chain through fabrication, test, and delivery. Our ISO 9001-certified QMS guides how we measure performance and continually improve the degree to which customer requirements are met.

Supplier Qualification

Foundry, assembly, and test suppliers are evaluated against defined technical, operational, and quality requirements.

Audits & Performance Monitoring

Supplier audits, scorecards, and ongoing reviews help maintain visibility into manufacturing performance.

Remediation & Improvement

Supplier quality engineers work with manufacturing partners to investigate issues, establish corrective actions, and monitor their effectiveness.

Product Qualification

Products are qualified and monitored across semiconductor fabrication, packaging, and board-level use.

Explore our quality program

The Cirrus Logic quality program spans our fabless operating model, product development, reliability qualification, failure analysis, supplier and customer quality, management systems, and corporate compliance.

Product Development
From initial design through production, quality is built into every stage of our product development process.
Reliability and Qualification
Rigorous qualification and ongoing monitoring help ensure reliable, high-quality products throughout their lifecycle.
Failure Analysis
Remediate errors faster with our in-house Device Physics Lab and extensive failure analysis expertise.
Supplier Management
Learn how we qualify, audit, and monitor manufacturing partners across our supply chain.

Customer Management
Find out how our teams manage quality concerns, communication, and customer support.
ISO Management Systems
Review our ISO-certified quality and environmental management systems, standards, and practices.
Fabless Semiconductor Model
See how we maintain quality across foundry, assembly, test, and production partners.
Product Longevity
See how we support 10+ year product lifecycles through resilient supply planning and strong manufacturing partnerships.

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Cirrus Logic Quality Handbook

The Cirrus Logic Quality Handbook provides a thorough overview of the importance of quality in every facet of our company.

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