Aura Communications Names Manufacturing VP; Christopher J. Smith Joins Aura From Sychip.Business/Technology Editors WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2001 Christopher J. Smith today was named vice president of manufacturing at Aura Communications, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. providing system-on-chip (SOC) solutions for wireless voice, data and audio communication within the personal-area network. Smith reports to reports to Charles Marshall, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. (COO) of Aura(TM). "Chris Smith Chris Smith is the name of: In politics:
Smith joins Aura from Sychip Inc., a manufacturer of integrated modules for wireless Internet and cellular telephone applications, where he served as vice president of operations. Previously, he worked as director of operations for Adaptive Broadband Corporation, formerly the MRC See Maximum return criterion. Division of California Microwave. Additionally, he has worked in manufacturing and operations management Operations management is an area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. at Vixel Corporation, Spectrian Corporation and M/A-COM. He served in the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. as staff sergeant staff sergeant n. 1. a. Abbr. SSG A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. Army that is above sergeant and below sergeant first class. b. Abbr. SSgt A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. specializing in electronics. Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in management from St. Mary's College in Moraga, Calif. About Aura Communications Inc. Aura Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that has developed an enabling technology for low-cost, low-power, personal-area networks. Aura's programmable system-on-chip (SOC) solutions create the backbone infrastructure for wireless voice, audio and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . Its recently announced LibertyLink(TM)family of products is targeted to wireless headsets for mobile phones, personal communicators, computers and hands-free driving, as well as wireless game controllers and cord-free computer desktop devices. Founded in 1995, Aura Communications is privately held and funded by Duchossois TECnology Partners, Pilot House Ventures, Motorola Ventures and angel investors. Corporate headquarters is located at 187 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, Mass. 01887. Telephone: (978) 988-0088. Facsimile: (978) 988-3977. Email: info@auracomm.com. Online information is found at its web site: http://www.auracomm.com. Aura, VoiceLink and LibertyLink are trademarks of Aura Communications Inc. All other companies and products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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