Company Pedigree
| Ascendant Companies | Descendent Companies | ||
| Company | Comments | Company | Comments |
| Rheem Semiconductor | In 1961, Raytheon acquired the struggling Rheem Semiconductor from Rheem Manufacturing. | Fairchild Semiconductor | In 1997, Fairchild bought Raytheon Electronics’ RF Components Division Commercial Business Unit and it is now Fairchild’s Analog and Mixed Signal group. |
Company Overview
Raytheon was founded in 1922 as America Appliance Company. It changed its name in 1925. The semiconductor division was formed in 1950 and was sold to Fairchild Semiconductor in 1997.
Major Achievements
CK703 – One of the 1st commercially available transistors
CK722 – 1st transistor general available and affordable to hobbyists