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- Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. develops high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, including hyperscale data centers, virtual reality, augmented reality, automotive, 5G infrastructure, and switching systems. The company offers GaugeChanger technology enabling ultra-thin active copper cables (ACC) with high-speed, low-power connectivity up to 112G PAM4 and higher, including GC1122 for 800Gbps data center interconnects; DreamWeVR chips for 4K/5K VR/AR headsets; and solutions providing up to 3X longer reach than passive copper, lower latency than DSP optics, and significant CapEx/OpEx savings for hyperscalers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with design centers in Cork, Ireland, and technical support in Dongguan, China, Spectra7 targets global hyperscale operators, OEMs, and consumer electronics markets across North America, China, and Europe, backed by 55 U.S. patents. In March 2025, Spectra7 entered a definitive agreement to sell substantially all assets—including intellectual property, products, designs, and inventory—to Parade Technologies Ltd. for US$9.0 million in cash, with the transaction closing on April 22, 2025; Parade continues marketing the ACC portfolio and leverages the SiGe technology for AI computing and consumer electronics expansions, while integrating key Spectra7 employees. Following the sale, Spectra7 commenced delisting from the TSX Venture Exchange, effective around April 28, 2025, and intends to distribute net proceeds via special cash distributions and contingent value rights to shareholders.