Micronics Computers
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This article is about the computer company. For the Japanese video game developer, see Micronics. For the Japanese printer manufacturer, see Star Micronics.
Micronics Computers, Inc. was an American computer company active from 1986 to 1998 that manufactured complete systems, motherboards, and peripherals. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Micronics was one of the largest domestic motherboard manufacturers in the United States in the 1990s. After acquiring Orchid Technology in 1994, the company entered the market for multimedia products, such as graphics adapters and sound cards. In 1998, Micronics was acquired by Diamond Multimedia.
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Company type | Public |
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Industry | Computers |
Founded | November 1986; 37 years ago (1986-11) in Mountain View, California, United States |
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Defunct | July 1998; 25 years ago (1998-07) |
Fate | Acquired by Diamond Multimedia |
Headquarters | Fremont, California (1991–1998) |
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Number of employees | 215 (1991) |
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