Xicor is a technologically advanced electronic component manufacturer with its headquarters located in California, USA. They provide programmable "smart analog" products and digital products for communication, consumer, and industrial markets using their unique non-volatile product technology. These products include digital potentiometers, system management products using analog units, and encrypted standard digital storage products. Xicor has established sales networks in many countries around the world, including sales outlets in mainland China and Hong Kong. In 2004, Xicor was acquired by Intersil.