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Jim Clardy is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of diversified experience in the computer, semiconductor, and consumer electronics industries. Previously Jim was a co-founder of Crystal Semiconductor and was its CEO from its inception in 1984 until 1997. In 1992, he managed the merger of Crystal with Cirrus Logic and managed this wholly owned subsidiary until retiring. Prior to co-founding Crystal, Jim was a vice president of Harris Semiconductor, where he was responsible for worldwide operations, including manufacturing, engineering and administrative activities. Additionally, he spent 21 years with Texas Instruments as a senior manager. Jim received his BS in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee. In 1995, Jim was selected as Entrepreneur of the Year in Austin, Texas, for his work at Crystal Semiconductor. He was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement in Technology Award in 1997 by the Austin Chapter of the American Electronics Association. | 