Conexant Systems, Inc. was a prominent American semiconductor manufacturer, originally spun off from Rockwell International in 1999. The company specialized in designing and producing semiconductor solutions for a wide range of applications, including audio, video, imaging, and modem technologies. Conexant became particularly well-known for its PC audio codecs and modem chips, which were widely integrated into computers and communication devices during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the firm operated as a fabless company, focusing on design and development while outsourcing manufacturing. In 2011, Conexant was acquired by Synaptics Incorporated, which integrated its technology and talent to enhance its own human interface and audio solutions. Throughout its history, Conexant was recognized for innovation in mixed-signal processing and communication semiconductors.