Apex Microtechnology designs and produces precision power analog monolithic, hybrid, and open frame components for a variety of applications including industrial, test & measurement, medical, aerospace, and defense. These devices are commonly employed in motion control applications, including controlling piezoelectric devices and brush and brushless DC motors. With over 300 catalogs of 'Off-the-shelf' goods, Apex Microtechnology is the pioneer in continuous products, leading the market in terms of performance, quality, and confidence. Founded in 1980, Apex Microtechnology was purchased by the premier mixed-signal processing component manufacturer, Cirrus Logic, in 2007. Apex Microtechnology has been sold to a private investor group after a five-year stint as a branch of the Austin, Texas-based creator of complicated chip designs. Tucson, Arizona, is the company's headquarters.