Cirrus Logic has grown significantly by focusing on peripheral integrated circuits, particularly in audio and power management. The company's success stems from its specialized approach to designing chips for specific applications rather than general-purpose processors.
This article is Part I of a series on Hitachi Ltd, exploring the company's founding in 1910 by engineer Namihei Odaira, its early development of Japan's first electric motors and generators, and its growth into a major industrial conglomerate through innovation in heavy electrical equipment and household appliances.